Title: Jackson Police Department - Jackson, MS
Headings: Jackson Police Department
Jackson Police Department
Mission Statement
About Us
Core Values
Amended Use of Force Policy

Content: We were re-accredited by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MSLEAC) in June 2019. The department provides law enforcement services to the citizens of the capitol city of the State of Mississippi. The Jackson Police Department (JPD) appreciates your interest and hope you find the information on our website useful. We invite all members of our community to assist us in building a stronger and safer city by becoming our partners and by communicating with us often. We are here to serve you and consider your comments to be valuable tools as we assess our progress in providing professional, courteous and effective service to our citizens and visitors to the City of Jackson, MS. Core Values
Preserve and Advance Democratic Values - We shall uphold this country’s democratic values as embodied in the Constitution and shall dedicate ourselves to the preservation of liberty and justice for all. Improve the Quality of Community Life - We shall strive to improve the quality of community life through the provision of quality and equitable services. Improve the Quality of Work Life - We shall strive to improve the working environment for the department’s employees by engaging in open and honest communication and demonstrating a genuine concern for one another. Demonstrate Professionalism - We shall always engage in behavior that is beyond ethical reproach and reflects the integrity of police professionals. Dedication - To the organization, each other, our families, and the citizens we serve, and having an unquestionable work ethic.