# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Mississippi ## National Guidance - **When to Call Non-Emergency Numbers:** Use non-emergency police numbers for situations like noise complaints, reporting non-urgent crimes, property damage, or suspicious activity that does not pose an immediate danger. - **In Case of Emergency:** For urgent threats to life or property, dial **911** immediately. ## Statewide Non-Emergency Police Directory - **Mississippi State Police Headquarters:** - **Phone:** *47 (from a cellular phone) - **Website:** [Mississippi Department of Public Safety](https://www.dps.ms.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for non-emergency police matters. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County Here are some non-emergency police contacts for various cities in Mississippi: ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County Here are some non-emergency police contacts for various cities in Mississippi: - **Jackson Police Department** - **Location:** Jackson, MS - **Non-Emergency Number:** 601-960-1234 - **Services Provided:** Assistance for non-urgent police matters in Jackson. - **Gulfport Police Department** - **Location:** Gulfport, MS - **Non-Emergency Number:** 228-868-5959 - **Services Provided:** Handles non-emergency situations in Gulfport. - **Southaven Police Department** - **Location:** Southaven, MS - **Non-Emergency Number:** 662-393-8652 - **Services Provided:** Offers support for non-urgent incidents in Southaven. - **Hattiesburg Police Department** - **Location:** Hattiesburg, MS - **Non-Emergency Number:** 601-545-4910 - **Services Provided:** Manages non-emergency police services in Hattiesburg. - **Biloxi Police Department** - **Location:** Biloxi, MS - **Non-Emergency Number:** 228-392-0641 - **Services Provided:** Provides assistance for non-emergency matters in Biloxi. - **Tupelo Police Department** - **Location:** Tupelo, MS - **Non-Emergency Number:** 662-841-6491 - **Services Provided:** Handles non-urgent police issues in Tupelo. - **Meridian Police Department** - **Location:** Meridian, MS - **Non-Emergency Number:** 601-484-6845 - **Services Provided:** Offers support for non-emergency situations in Meridian. - **Olive Branch Police Department** - **Location:** Olive Branch, MS - **Non-Emergency Number:** 662-895-4111 - **Services Provided:** Manages non-emergency police services in Olive Branch. - **Pearl Police Department** - **Location:** Pearl, MS - **Non-Emergency Number:** 601-939-7000 - **Services Provided:** Provides assistance for non-urgent matters in Pearl. - **Madison Police Department** - **Location:** Madison, MS - **Non-Emergency Number:** 601-856-6111 - **Services Provided:** Handles non-emergency police issues in Madison. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** 1-888-8CRIMES (1-888-827-4637) - **Website:** [Crime Stoppers Mississippi](https://www.crimestoppersms.com/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity. - **Neighborhood Watch Programs:** - **Website:** [National Neighborhood Watch](https://www.nnw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts to organize local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [Department of Justice - Community Policing](https://cops.usdoj.gov/) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police](https://www.mschiefs.org/) - **Description:** Resources on how law enforcement collaborates with local communities. ## Online Reporting Tools - **Mississippi Department of Public Safety Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [MS DPS Online Reporting](https://www.dps.ms.gov/online-reporting) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Jackson Police Department:** [Jackson PD Online Reporting](https://www.jacksonms.gov/police-department/online-reporting/) - **Gulfport Police Department:** [Gulfport PD Online Reporting](https://www.gulfportpolice.net/online-reporting) --- _Updated as of December 16, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Mississippi Department of Public Safety._