Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department is responsible for law enforcement functions within the county. The City of Meridian Police Department patrols within the city limits with assistance from the Sheriff’s Department. The mission of the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office is to maintain social order and provide professional law enforcement services to citizens in the community, within prescribed ethical, budgetary, and constitutional constraints. This department strives to enforce the law and maintain order in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing the need for justice, and consistent appearance of justice. The Sheriff recognizes that no law enforcement agency can operate at its maximum potential without supportive input from the citizens it serves. The department actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime and to assist in bringing to justice those that break the law. Non-emergency: (601) 482-9806. Dial 911 for emergencies.