Mission

The Jackson Public Schools Police Department is dedicated to fostering a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Our mission is to protect the well-being of our district through proactive measures with swift response to incidents, and unwavering commitment to the principles of integrity, fairness, and respect.

Vision

We strive to build trust and positive relationships through transparent communication, education, and collaboration with students, parents, school personnel, and neighboring agencies. By promoting a culture of safety and respect, we aim to support the academic and personal growth of every student. We are committed to continuous improvement by adopting new and innovative practices to meet the evolving needs of our district.

JPS Police Department

• Employs sworn police officers, non-sworn safety officers, analysts, and technicians.
• Patrols 91 buildings and approximately 1,650 acres of land.
• Protects approximately $8 million in inventory.
• Provides security for all employees and students and their parents, visitors and District-owned equipment and property.
• Responds to approximately 36,500 calls for service per year.

JPS Police Department Facts

• Personnel meet the certification requirements of the Mississippi Department of Education's Safe and Orderly Schools.
• Personnel are members of the (M.A.S.R.O.) Mississippi Association of School Resource Officers and the (N.A.S.R.O.) National Association of School Resource Officers.
• Officers have met the requirements of certification for Homeland Security’s National Information Management Systems (NIMs).
• Communication Dispatchers receive certification from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
• Communication Dispatchers are certified by the National Emergency Dispatchers Association and meet the requirements of the Board of Emergency Telecommunicators through Standards and Training.

JPS Police Department Education Programs

The JPS Police Department offers the following education programs for JPS schools:

• Anti-Bullying
• Emergency 911
• Eddie Eagle Firearms Safety
• McGruff Crime Prevention
• Personal Safety
• CRASE (Civilian Response Active Shooter Event)
• School Crisis Response Training
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Training

For more information about our education programs and training, contact the Department at (601) 960-8875.