University Police Department
University Police Department
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UPD Patrol
Hattiesburg/Gulf Coast Divisions Phone: 601.266.4986 |
The University Police Department is staffed primarily by certified, sworn police officers. Each officer undergoes training at a MS Certified Law Enforcement Training Academy. Once that is completed, each officer goes through advanced training to meet the standards of CALEA. This includes advanced weapon training, report writing, investigative techniques, etc. In order to be employed as a police officer one must be able to pass a background check and an oral interview. In a addition, one of the following is required:
Hattiesburg Patrol Division |
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![]() Jared Pierce |
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Platoon A | ||
![]() Darra Cooks |
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Platoon B | ||
![]() Andrew Adcock |
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![]() Marlon Brewer |
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Platoon C | ||
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![]() Bourgoyne/Officer Myles |
![]() Rodrekious Rankin |
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Platoon D | ||
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![]() Ethan Rich |
![]() James Phillips |
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Special Operations Unit |
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![]() Annie Bourgoyne and Officer Myles |
![]() Justus Smith |
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Gulf Coast Patrol Division |
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![]() Rodney Beasley |
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![]() Brett Bocian |
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Another important component of our department are known as Campus Safety Staff or CSS's. These non-sworn personnel are responsible for securing the various buildings on campus, performing routine security checks of their assigned areas and provide on-site presence in dorms and residential areas throughout campus during evening and night hours. If you are interested in employment as a Campus Safety Staff member the requirements are being able to pass a background check and oral interview. Be sure to check the Southern Miss Human Resources website for job postings as they become available. |
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Campus Safety Staff (Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast Campuses) | ||
![]() Tony Fluker |
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![]() James Swinnie |
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