Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Troop K works to keep the roads safe in all six coastal counties. Just like any job in law enforcement, the role of a state trooper comes with putting their own safety at risk. Today, News 25’s…
Black Beach Weekend is just around the corner and last year’s high turnout was record breaking. With vacancies at the Biloxi Police Department, is law enforcement equipped to handle the crowds? Spring break is in the air and out of…
This morning, Gulfport police and firemen came together at the fire station for Breakfast with a Hero. Community members stopped by the fire station to have a donut and coffee and thank Gulfport first responders. Dennis Schulz even traveled from…
Today in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Roger Wicker met with Biloxi Chief of Police John Miller and Assistant Chief of Police Michael Wills to discuss the local impacts of regional information sharing systems. Wicker has been a strong proponent of…
The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi is recommending a statewide policy meant to standardize the use of police body-worn cameras. The ACLU says there’s a lack of uniformity in the way law enforcement agencies across the state deploy body-worn…
If you want to catch up with local Harrison County deputies, tomorrow you’ll have the chance. From 7 to 9 a.m. at Michael Memorial Baptist Church in Gulfport, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is hosting Donuts with a Deputy. Sheriff…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Cole Jones about Law Enforcement Appreciation Day this Saturday August 6th at the Civic Center. 3 pm: Law Enforcement Families, 6 pm Open to the Public [mappress mapid="3222"]
The search is still on for the man who shot a Harrison County deputy near the intersection of 605 and Highway 67 last week. The sheriff says the bulletproof vest the deputy was wearing is what saved his life. Shot…
An initiative to increase awareness about police programs in communities took place nationwide tonight. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside tonight’s National Night Out campaign in Bay St. Louis. Hancock County emergency personnel took the night off from the…
Tonight in Hancock County, families are welcome to join local agencies for a national Night Out against Crime expo. The purpose of the event is to familiarize the community with the work done by law enforcement officials and first responders.…
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Ernest Taylor Sr. about the National Night Out Expo to help bring the community and law enforcement together at the Bay St. Louis community center on August 1st at 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
The Back the Badge law, now in effect in our state, is put in place to deter against violence against our law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency workers. This law expands Mississippi’s existing hate crimes law, which enhances penalties for…
Here in Mississippi, the Back the Badge Act is now in effect. This doubles the penalties for those who intentionally harm law enforcement officers, firefighters, or emergency workers. The law expands Mississippi’s existing hate crimes law which enhances penalties for…
This morning, deputies with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office received a unique award for their time dedicated to service. Officers were given pins they can show off on their uniforms which indicate how long they’ve been with the department. Around…
This week, while most of us were focused on the weather, the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police was focused on improving their abilities to lead police departments across the entire state. Since Tuesday, hundreds of chiefs have been in…
Over 70 motor officers across Mississippi are putting their skills to the test during the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association conference. Officers have been training all week in South Mississippi for this exhibition day. The skills are being tested in…
Law enforcement officers from all over our state, Louisiana, and Alabama are in D’Iberville this week putting their skills to the test while enjoying a little friendly competition. It is part of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association’s annual training…
A group of police officers from England are on the Coast helping run the annual Southeastern Law Enforcement Explorer Academy. The cops from across the Atlantic have teamed up with local police officers to teach young cadets from all over…
Our local law enforcement officers are aiming to teach kids that cops and the community go hand-in-hand. Nearly 100 kids from all over the southeast are learning about what it takes to be a police officer this week in Biloxi.…
A recently formed non-profit supporting law enforcement is calling in for backup from our community. G-Cops, or Gulfport Community Organizing Police Support, had a barbecue today with all donations made going to support the city’s police department. There were family-fun…
Members of the community are cooking up some support for Gulfport police officers at a BBQ going on downtown. The BBQ is put on by recently formed nonprofit Gulfport Community Organizing Police Support or GCOPS. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins…
Tonight in Orange Grove, one local group put down the welcome mat and gave local law enforcement a big thank you for their service. The group behind that law appreciation banquet is Advocates for Victims of Impaired and Distracted Driving,…
Tonight in Gulfport, local law enforcement officers will be honored for helping our community. Agencies from across the Coast have been invited to attend an appreciation banquet at the Orange Grove Community Center. News 25’s Hank Davis is in Gulfport…
Today we remember family, friends, and heroes at the Gulfport Police Department’s Fallen Officer Ceremony. From 1900 to 2008, the Gulfport Police Department has lost eight brave men in the line of duty. News 25’s Taylor Rubach spoke with family…