Police

Emergency

911

Non-Emergency

601.484.6845

After Hours

601.917.5030

Animal Control

601.485.2325

Meridian Police Officers are some of the finest officers in the state of Mississippi. They are dedicated to the Queen City and the safety of her citizens and visitors. There are 110 sworn slots with the police department, including Uniform Patrol Officers, Specialized Units, and Detectives.

• Our Patrol Division works on 12-hour shifts utilizing four platoons, two-day shifts, and two-night shifts.
• Our Criminal Investigative Division utilizes a day shift and an evening shift.
• Our Specialized Units combat gang activity and DUIs and carry out criminal interdiction.

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