And we’re passing the phone to YOU! Come join our team. Applications for Cadet Class #71 are open now on our website (dps.ms.gov). #Mississippi #cadetclass #lawenforcement #training

🚨🚨BLUE ALERT: 19-year-old Zykerian Quentavius Magee and 19-year-old Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs are wanted in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred June 8th, 2026 at approximately 3:38 p.m. in Mount Olive, Mississippi. Both Magee and Hobbs are believed to be armed and dangerous. They are believed to be in the area of the 200 block of South Bluff Street, Mount Olive, Covington County, Mississippi. Please call 911 immediately if you see Zykerian Quentavius Magee or Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs or if you observe any suspicious activity. Zykerian Quentavius Magee is described as a black male, wearing a black hoodie, 19 years old, 6 feet and 3 inches tall, 185 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs is described as a black male, wearing a camouflage hoodie, 19 years old, 5 feet and 6 inches tall, 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. If you have any information on the whereabouts of this dangerous suspect, please call 911 or the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation at 855-642-5378.

Summer is here & temperatures inside a vehicle can rise dangerously fast.🔥 Before you walk away, remember: Stop.🛑 Look.👀 Lock.🔒 Never leave children, pets, or vulnerable adults in a vehicle. A simple check can save a life. #HeatstrokePrevention #StopLookLock #Mississippi

The countdown is on. Cadet Class #70 graduates in 7 days, and the finish line is finally in sight. These cadets have earned this. We’re ready, and so are they. #Mississippi #cadetclass #lawenforcement #training

Happy birthday and congratulations to Meredith on getting her permit! 🚗🎉 Don’t speed, buckle up (always), and drive safe! 👏 #Mississippi #drivesafe

❌It’s a scam. It’s (most likely) always a scam... If you get a text saying the Driver Service Bureau is going to suspend your license, cancel your vehicle registration, or demanding immediate payment… it’s a #SCAM! ❌Don’t click the link. ❌Don’t reply. ❌Delete the message.

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️ @MSHwyPatrol is assisting @MississippiDOT along Highway 51 south of Brookhaven with downed trees and debris on power lines impacting the roadway. Please avoid the area if possible & use caution if traveling. Crews are actively working to clear the scene.

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️ Interstate 55 North and Southbound lanes are closed at the 34 and 36 mile markers due to trees impacting the roadway. @MSHwyPatrol

Today we celebrated the 2025 @MSHwyPatrol Awards. 👏 These men and women go above and beyond each and every day, and we are proud to recognize those who stand out in their service and commitment to protecting our state. 🎉Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners!

Today marks more than just the ribbon cutting of the new @MissDPS Headquarters, it represents a new chapter for our agency and the future of public safety in Mississippi. For the first time in agency history, this building brings all of our divisions under one roof! A major milestone that strengthens coordination, improves efficiency, and enhances how we serve and protect communities across our state. This facility is proudly named in honor of David Huggins and his lasting legacy of service to this agency. Thank you to Governor @tatereeves, Eley Guild Hardy Architects, AnderCorp, Liz Welch and her team at the Department of Finance and Administration, the Mississippi Legislature, and our MDPS team for making this possible. I am beyond proud of this achievement and especially grateful to Mandy Davis for her dedication in seeing this project through. Together, we are building a stronger, safer Mississippi.

We’re counting down the days until the 4th Annual MS Public Safety Summit May 19-22! Public safety officials and leaders from across the state will come together to build relationships, share ideas, and learn from one another. Don’t miss this opportunity! mspublicsafetysummit.com/

Safety Tip Tuesday 🚦 Remember that you’re sharing the road with more than just other drivers. Stay alert for motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians at all times. A little awareness goes a long way in keeping everyone safe! #Mississippi #lawenforcement #drivesafe

Join us in congratulating our Employees of the Month: Destinee Parfait 👏 Christopher Bragg 👏 Lindsay Collum 👏 Corey Dixon 👏 Thank you all for the hard work and dedication you bring to your roles at MDPS!

Happy Easter from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety! 🐰 We hope that you, your family, and your friends enjoy today and stay safe. Thank you to those who are working today to protect our communities and keep us safe!

🚨 Safety Tip Tuesday 🚨 One decision behind the wheel could change everything. ✔️ Buckle up 📵 Phone down 🚗 Slow down ⬅️ Move over Make the safe choice, every trip, every time!

The St. Paddy's Day parade is next weekend, and Capitol Police, alongside all @MissDPS and local partner agencies will be all hands on deck to help ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for everyone! We’ll be taking a no-nonsense approach, so come have fun and enjoy the parade, but be smart. Our goal is for everyone to stay safe and enjoy the weekend. 👏💪 clarionledger.com/story/news…

Swipe and DELETE! 👋 Scam texts are going around again... Hear from Commissioner Sean Tindell about the recent scam.

🚨ATTN!!🚨 Our Jackson (430 State Street, Jackson, MS) and Columbia (153 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS) Driver Service Bureau locations are temporarily closed this morning due to loss of power. We are working to resolve this issue and will continue to provide updates.

I think we might have found a future cadet! 🚔

Check out Episode 3 of Commissioner’s Corner! Hear from Director Carleton and Captain Harrington as they talk all things training and Cadet Class 70. youtu.be/b6ixWgJaA_M