Bay St. Louis Police Department

06/05/2026

🏆 Bay St. Louis Police Department – Training Achievement Recognition 🏆

The Bay St. Louis Police Department is proud to recognize outstanding performance from two of our officers during this week’s Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association’s Summer Conference.

Lt. Dylan Murphy and Officer Allan Weaver received the 1st Place Two Man Combat Course Award for demonstrating exceptional teamwork, communication, and tactical proficiency under demanding conditions.

In addition, Lt. Murphy was awarded the Top Shot Award, recognizing the highest level of fi****ms proficiency, speed, and accuracy during qualification and competition. The Top Shot distinction is reserved for officers who demonstrate elite marksmanship and precision.

We are proud of their hard work and professionalism, and the way they represented the department and our city in this state-wide competition. These accomplishments speak to the ongoing commitment to training and readiness across the Bay St. Louis Police Department.

Congratulations to Lt. Murphy, Officer Weaver, and all participating officers from other agencies who were recognized at the event.

06/03/2026

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

The Bay St. Louis Police Department is proud to host the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Patrol Supervisor Critical Incident Management Course on September 7, 2026.

This course is designed to provide patrol supervisors with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage critical incidents prior to the arrival of SWAT personnel. Participants will gain a better understanding of critical incident response, incident command system fundamentals, and proven strategies for managing dynamic and rapidly evolving situations.

Topics include:
✅ Characteristics of a crisis
✅ Basic law enforcement strategy
✅ Common mistakes made during large-scale critical incidents
✅ Managing dynamic tactical problems
✅ Strategies for managing chaos
✅ The “Big 4” critical incidents:
• Hostage Situations
• Barricaded Suspects
• Active Shooters
• Apprehending Fleeing Felons
✅ Lessons learned from real-world case studies

Course Number: 20264140
Course Date: September 7, 2026

This training is an excellent opportunity for patrol supervisors and law enforcement leaders to strengthen their critical incident management skills and enhance their preparedness for high-risk events.

For registration information, visit the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Training Calendar.

https://public.ntoa.org/default.asp?action=viewcourse&courseid=20264140

06/02/2026

🚔 Welcome to Bay St. Louis! 🚔

This week, you may notice an increased law enforcement presence throughout Bay St. Louis and Hancock County as officers from across Mississippi gather for the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Association Summer Conference and Training Event.

The conference brings together law enforcement professionals for advanced training, networking, and professional development aimed at enhancing public safety in our communities. Throughout the week, participants will take part in a variety of specialized training tracks, including:

🔹 Motors
🔹 K9
🔹 Dispatch
🔹 Fi****ms
🔹 Patrol-Level CQB (Close Quarters Battle)

Attendees will also compete in the conference’s annual shooting competition and motorcycle competition, showcasing the skills and dedication required in their profession.

We are proud to host these officers and public safety professionals in Bay St. Louis and appreciate the opportunity to support training that helps keep our communities safe.

If you see additional law enforcement personnel in the area this week, rest assured they are here participating in conference-related activities and training.

Please join us in welcoming our guests and wishing all participants a safe and successful week of training!

05/29/2026

Bay Fest 2026 kicks off Saturday, May 30, at 9:00 AM!

The festival stage will be delivered and set up tonight. Motorists should anticipate traffic delays, temporary detours, and increased activity in the downtown area as crews prepare for tomorrow's event.

Please use caution when traveling through the area, follow all posted traffic control devices, and allow extra travel time if your route normally takes you through downtown.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we prepare for a great community event. We look forward to seeing everyone at Bay Fest 2026!

05/25/2026

05/14/2026

⚓️🏴‍☠️ Pirate Day in the Bay is almost here! 🏴‍☠️⚓️

Festivities for the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse’s 2026 Pirate Day in the Bay will kick off Friday at 4:00 PM and continue Saturday starting at 10:00 AM. The Pirate Invasion Parade begins Saturday at 5:00 PM.

Please expect heavy traffic and delays in the area throughout the weekend. Our officers will be stationed and patrolling during and after the events to help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to speak with one of our officers.

🎆 Please also note that the fireworks show will begin at 9:00 PM.
We hope everyone has a fun and safe Pirate Day in the Bay weekend!

05/12/2026

During National Police Week, we take time to remember the officers across this country who gave their lives serving others and protecting their communities.

For the Bay St. Louis Police Department, this week is deeply personal as we honor and remember Sergeant Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe. Their loss is something that will always be felt within our department and our community. They served with courage and commitment, and their memory continues to live on through those who had the privilege to know and work beside them.

This week, we are proud to have several Bay St. Louis Police officers in Washington, D.C. representing our department and our community during the 2026 National Police Week. Our Motors Division is currently serving alongside hundreds of motorcycle officers from agencies across the country, escorting the families of fallen officers from the airport to their hotels and throughout our nation’s capital during the memorial events. Seeing officers from all over the nation come together to support these families is a powerful reminder that the law enforcement family stands together and never forgets its fallen.

While no words can ever ease the pain of loss, we hope Sergeant Robin and Officer Estorffe’s families know they are never forgotten and that their sacrifice continues to inspire those who still wear the badge today.

💙We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 💙

05/06/2026

This week, our investigators and officers participated in advanced investigations training at the Bay St. Louis Police Department through the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy. This course was designed around current trends and the increasing levels of violence observed along the border regions of Mexico and the United States.

During the training, personnel learned advanced investigative techniques and gained a foundational understanding of transnational and domestic drug cartels, including their structure, history, and operational methods. The course focused on major Mexican Cartels and provided insight into how these organizations operate and evolve.

We are committed to the continued development of our officers and dedicated to providing training opportunities that enhance their knowledge, skills, and ability to serve our community effectively.

We were proud to host and train alongside our Mississippi law enforcement partners from the Long Beach Police Department, Gulfport Police Department, Pascagoula Police Department, Picayune Police Department, Ellisville Police Department, Reservoir Police Department, Poplarville Police Department, Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, South Mississippi Metro Enforcement and the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

We also welcomed officers from Alabama agencies, including the Mobile Police Department, Albertville Police Department, and Chickasaw Police Department, as well as officers from the Fulton County Police Department in Georgia.

A special thank you to PJ’s Coffee for providing refreshments for the class. ☕

We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate, share knowledge, and strengthen partnerships across agencies to better serve our communities.

04/30/2026

Please join us in congratulating Officer Javion Willis on successfully completing the Gulf Coast HIDTA 2026 Advanced Patrol Techniques Training.

This advanced law enforcement course provided in-depth instruction on critical patrol and interdiction topics, including constitutional considerations, search techniques, drug laws, drug identification and recognition, reasonable suspicion versus probable cause, consent searches, plain view and plain smell doctrines, vehicle search warrant exceptions, pretext stops, and advanced traffic stop methods. The training also included case law analysis of major court decisions.

We are proud of Officer Willis for continuing to pursue professional development and advanced training that enhances his ability to serve and protect our community.