A unified community. Under the leadership of Chief Dennis Stevenson, the department serves with dignity, integrity, and the steady work of building public trust.
Public Safety Complex
The Moss Point Police Department operates from the Public Safety Complex on Bellview Street under the leadership of Chief Dennis Stevenson.
Chief Stevenson brings more than thirty years of law enforcement experience to the role. He began his career with the Biloxi Police Department in patrol operations and community-based policing, then served with the Mississippi Highway Patrol, contributing to statewide public safety alongside agencies across the region.
He stepped into leadership of the department in October 2025 and was formally voted in and sworn in as Chief on January 7, 2026. His focus has stayed on continuity, supporting department personnel, and keeping community safety the top priority.
A unified community where peace and harmony abide. That is the standing goal of the Moss Point Police Department, and the work to get there starts with four pillars.
Twenty-four hour coverage, cross-trained dispatchers, and the communication links that hold the field together.
Cross-trained dispatchers handle 911 and non-emergency for police, fire, and medical.
Department updates, community alerts, and announcements from the Communications Division.
Mayor Billy Knight and Commissioner Sean Tindell requested an independent assessment from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. The City released it publicly on November 11, 2025.
An independent review of the Moss Point Police Department's current operations, challenges, and the path to strengthen structure, accountability, and effectiveness moving forward. Prepared by MDPS Executive Director Joshua Bromen.
The review found a foundation of professionalism and capable personnel, with modernization and structural reform identified as priorities.
Public trust is built through presence, consistency, and connection. Two recent efforts show what that looks like.
An evening of open conversation between residents, officers, and city leadership. Familiarity goes a long way in building trust, and events like this create space for people to engage outside of difficult moments.
In attendance: Mayor Billy Knight, Alderman Darius Wilson, Chief Dennis Stevenson, Supervisor Ennit Morris, NAACP President Curley Clark, and several members of the department.
A Spring Break event at the Downtown Riverfront, 2 PM to 6 PM, in partnership with Moss Point Parks & Recreation. Battle of the DJs with DJ Rookie Roy and DJ Twin Lee, free food, giveaways, activities, and teen resources.
A safe, positive place for young people to gather, and a reminder that the department is willing to invest in the next generation.
The Moss Point Police Department non-emergency number is (228) 475-1723. For crimes in progress and life-threatening situations, always call 911. The administrative office at 4200 Bellview Street is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To report city problems like potholes, drainage, or streetlights, use Report an Issue instead.
Report a non-emergency concern, request a meeting with the Chief, or share a tip through the city's Make Us Aware portal. For emergencies, always call 911.
