School Resource Officers
The mission of the Hattiesburg Public Schools Police Department is to strive to provide a safe, positive educational environment for all students, staff, and families of our district and to be a liaison between Hattiesburg Public Schools, the community, and law enforcement.
The vision of the HPS PD: Protect, Educate, Serve ALL!
Some of our duties include but are not limited to:
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Report to all incidents of special needs or emergencies
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Complete and submit reports of crime, motor vehicle accidents, and other incidents in conformity with established procedures
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Enforce traffic laws and ordinances and seek to eliminate conditions interfering with the safe and expeditious movement of vehicles and pedestrians
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Insure civil treatment and the protection of rights of all persons within the scope of their authority
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Complete assigned duties of school safety planning, enforcement activities, classroom instruction in areas of expertise, and counseling referral of students
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Check affidavits of students living within the district and living outside the district
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Perform background checks of all intended employees
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Support the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
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Conduct training in specialized areas of law enforcement for staff and administrators
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Investigate criminal activity within the district
CONTACTS
Chief Latosha Myers-Mitchell
Chief Resource Officer
(601) 299-0230
latosha.mitchell@hattiesburgpsd.com
Officer Denis Borges 601.580.2183 denis.borges@hattiesburgpsd.com
Officer Darius Culberson 601.543.8123 darius.culberson@hattiesburgpsd.com
Officer Telly Allen telly.t.allen@hattiesburgpsd.com
Officer Adam Kelly 601.408.0996 adam.kelly@hattiesburgpsd.com
Officer Willie McDay
Willie.day@hattiesburgpsd.com