Public Affairs Division

Public Affairs MHP

The mission of the Mississippi Highway Patrol Public Affairs Division is to provide the media and general public with current information regarding press releases and safety education programs. Public Affairs Officers are available upon request to discuss numerous topics which include:

  • Impaired Driving
  • Distracted Driving
  • Seatbelt and Child Restraints
  • Motorcycle/ATV Safety
  • School Bus Safety
  • Recruiting

Several safety presentations have received recognition over the years from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Uniformed Safety Education Officers Workshop (USEOW). These programs are targeted at educating children, teenagers and parents and are designed to create a positive relationship between local communities and the agency.

 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERS
 

Director of Public Affairs
Captain Criss Turnipseed

P.O. Box 958
Jackson, MS 39205
W: 601-987-1390
C: 662-418-8826

cturnipseed@dps.ms.gov

 

Assistant Director of Public Affairs
Lt. Chase Elkins

P.O. Box 958
Jackson, MS 39205
C: 228-861-7487
JElkins@dps.ms.gov


Northern Region Public Affairs Supervisor
Vacant

P.O. Box 958
Jackson, MS 39205
C: 662-934-0509
jwmiller@dps.ms.gov


Central Region Public Affairs Supervisor
MSGT Kervin Stewart

P.O. Box 958
Jackson, MS 39205
C: 601-624-0372
kstewart@dps.ms.gov


Southern Region Public Affairs Supervisor
MSGT Cal Robertson

16741 Highway 67
Biloxi, MS 39532
W: 228-396-7418
C: 228-861-2360
crobertson@dps.ms.gov


Statewide Recruiting Coordinator
MSGT Eric Henry

P.O. Box 958
Jackson, MS 39205
C: 769-572-9704
ehenry@dps.ms.gov

 

C.O.R.E. Coordinator
TFC Heath Mullins
P.O. Box 958
Jackson, MS 39205 
C: 662-209-5290
hmullins@dps.ms.gov 


DISTRICT 1
Troop C
TFC Darnika Mayfield 
3851 Highway 468 West
Pearl, MS 39201 
C: 601-624-0254
dmayfield@dps.ms.gov
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DISTRICT 2
Troop D
TFC Jose Watson
1301 Cypress Avenue 
Greenwood, MS 38930
W: 662-477-1811
C: 662-299-2353
josew@dps.ms.gov
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DISTRICT 3
Troop E
SGT Marvin Baird

22000-A Highway 35 North 
Batesville, MS 38606
W: 662-563-6471  
C: 662-934-9831
MBaird@dps.ms.gov
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DISTRICT 4
Troop F
SSGT Bryan McGee

1103 Bratton Road
New Albany, MS 38652
W: 662-534-8619  
C: 662-808-3600
bmcgee@dps.ms.gov

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DISTRICT 5
Troop G
SSGT Derrick Beckom
987 Highway 182 East
Starkville, MS 39759
W: 662-323-5314 ext. 72113
C: 662-251-0353 
dbeckom@dps.ms.gov
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DISTRICT 6
Troop H
SGT Jameka Moore
916 Highway 11/80 East
Meridian, MS 39301
W: 601-693-1926 ext. 72056
C: 601-934-6430 
awest@dps.ms.gov
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DISTRICT 7
Troop J

TFC Robert Shows
35 J.M. Tatum Drive 
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
W: 601-582-3529
C: 601-754-0353
RobertS@dps.ms.gov
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DISTRICT 8
Troop K
TFC Landon Orozco
16741 Highway 67
Biloxi, MS 39532
W: 228-396-7418
C: 228-234-2250
lorozco@dps.ms.gov
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DISTRICT 9
Troop M
CPL Craig James
160 Highway 84 East
Brookhaven, MS 39601
W: 601-833-7811 ext. 72211 
C: 601-754-1210
cjames@dps.ms.gov
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