Hattiesburg Police Department

The mission of the Hattiesburg Police Department is 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. In 1998, the Commission of Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) awarded the Hattiesburg Police Department national accreditation, making the department the first law enforcement agency in the State of Mississippi to earn this prestigious status. The Hattiesburg Police Department is currently led by Chief of Police Hardy Sims and Assistant Chief Tony Fontaine. Non-emergency: (601) 545-4500. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Hattiesburg city, MS has an estimated population of 48,507.