MS Dept. of Public Safety brings mobile license express unit to Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s new mobile license express unit returned to the Gulf Coast Community Ministries Thursday morning. The…
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All Driver Service Bureau locations closed on Wednesday, June 18
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced an upcoming closure. All Driver Service Bureau locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 18 for training and maintenance. Online services will remain available. All officers will reopen for normal business hours on…
Understanding the importance of law enforcement training
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- We're wrapping up National Police Week, a time to recognize men and women who serve and protect. One of the big issues in the law enforcement…
Mississippi Department of Public Safety announces new driver's license design
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Public Safety Driver Service Bureau has announced a new Mississippi driver's license design. This new design showcases various iconic elements of Mississippi, including the new state flag, a guitar, the state outline, and…
MDPS hosts Fallen Officers Memorial Service
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety hosted its Fallen Officers Memorial Service. The ceremony at MDPS headquarters honored all DPD officers who lost their lives in the line of duty,…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announces the new director of the Department of Internal Affairs
JACKSON, Miss. - Today, Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of Patrick Beasley, who will be the Director of the newly created MSDPS Internal Affairs, Standards, and Professionalism. This division will consist of representatives from each sworn division that is…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announces new director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation
JACKSON, Miss. - Today, Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of James “Jimmy” Herzog as the Lieutenant Colonel and Director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI). He will assume this position on February 1st, 2024. “I congratulate Jimmy Herzog…
Governor Reeves announces major new safety initiative on Gulf Coast
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the expansion of a major safety initiative on the Gulf Coast. The public safety operation, entitled the Mobile Enforcement Team Detail Operation, is a joint effort comprising a range of state, local, and…
Visiting the DMV amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Around 4 a.m. this morning, Mississippi residents started lining up in front of the DMV off Highway 67 in Harrison County. The DMV does not open until 8 a.m., although many customers head out early with lawn chairs and water…
Masks required at driver's license stations in Mississippi
Also in effect today, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety announces customers will be required to wear masks inside the driver's license stations. Temperature checks will be administered to each customer before entering service locations. Wednesdays will now only be…
Mississippi Department of Public Safety to Discuss New Initiatives at the Driver Service Bureau
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is set to take center stage today at a press conference to discuss new initiatives that will soon be in place at the Driver Service Bureau. The press conference will take place this morning…
Crime Stoppers Holds Annual Training Conference in Biloxi
Thursday, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety held its annual Crime Stoppers training conference at the IP Casino in Biloxi.