The Hattiesburg Police Department is currently led by Chief Anthony Parker. The Chief works to guide the Department in its service to a 55 square mile area. annexed region.
The Department consists of the Office of the Chief of Police, Operations, Direct Support, and Administrative Bureaus, and is authorized a staff of 140 sworn and 108 non-sworn personnel.
The mission of the Hattiesburg Police Department is to continually strive to serve the public in the most effective, efficient, and professional manner possible and to work cooperatively with the public to provide for a safe environment for all of our citizens.
Known as an agency of “Pride and Progress,” the Hattiesburg Police Department owns a solid record of achievement, making large strides in areas such as crime reduction, technological advancement and national recognition.
