Ocean Springs Police Department

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

🙏 A Big Thank You to Our Ocean Springs School Crossing Guards!
To all the dedicated crossing guards of the Ocean Springs School District for the 2025-2026 school year — thank you!
Every morning and afternoon, you stand in the heat, rain, or cold to keep our children safe as they cross the streets. Your smiles, your vigilance, and your commitment make a huge difference in our community. You help our kids start and end their school days with a sense of security and kindness.
We see you. We appreciate you. And we are so grateful for everything you do! ❤️
Thank you for helping make Ocean Springs schools safer for our families. You are truly appreciated!

05/22/2026

🌟 Ocean Springs Police Officers and Mayor Cox Making Memories at Lost Pizza’s Yearbook Signing Party! 🍕📖

Ocean Springs Police Department and Mayor Bobby Cox showed up and showed out at Lost Pizza Co. in Ocean Springs for the Annual Yearbook Signing Party!
Officers and Mayor Cox spent the evening signing yearbooks, chatting with students and families, and helping make sure no kid goes into summer without those special signatures and community connections. It’s events like this that remind us how strong our community is when local leaders, first responders, businesses, and families come together.
Huge shoutout to Lost Pizza for hosting this awesome tradition again — you all are legends for creating this space every year! 🙌

05/18/2026

5/18/26 - 3:24 P.M. -- This afternoon, OSHS went into what OSSD refers to as a “Shelter-in-Place” for precautionary reasons due to a phone-in threat made to the campus. Administration immediately notified authorities, and OSSD PD, the Ocean Springs Police Department, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Department worked to secure and sweep the campus.

We are thankful to report that students and staff were not in danger at any point. While campus has been cleared by multiple law enforcement agencies, OSHS will remain in shelter-in-place until dismissal at 3:51 p.m. Checkouts are not permitted and visitors may not enter the building. Please expect delays during dismissal this afternoon.

We will provide updates as soon as they are available.

We thank you for your patience and understanding. Please know that the safety of our students is our #1 priority.

05/18/2026

🚨 Click It or Ticket is back, and the Ocean Springs Police Department is hitting the roads to keep our community safe!

Starting today through May 31, our officers — along with state and local law enforcement partners — will be out in full force with increased seatbelt enforcement and child safety seat checks as part of this important national campaign.

Officers will increase patrols to ensure drivers, passengers, and especially our youngest passengers are properly buckled up in seatbelts or correctly secured in child safety seats and booster seats.

Wearing your seatbelt is the single most effective way to protect yourself and your passengers in a crash — it’s quick, it’s easy, and it saves lives. This life-saving campaign is conducted in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Buckle up every trip. Every time. No exceptions.

We don’t want to write tickets — we want to see you and your family safe on the roads. Let’s make this a safe Memorial Day and summer on the roads of Ocean Springs!

📍 Keep an eye out for OSPD officers in marked units conducting Click It or Ticket patrols.

05/18/2026

5/18/26 - 3:24 P.M. -- This afternoon, OSHS went into what OSSD refers to as a “Shelter-in-Place” for precautionary reasons due to a phone-in threat made to the campus. Administration immediately notified authorities, and OSSD PD, the Ocean Springs Police Department, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Department worked to secure and sweep the campus.

We are thankful to report that students and staff were not in danger at any point. While campus has been cleared by multiple law enforcement agencies, OSHS will remain in shelter-in-place until dismissal at 3:51 p.m. Checkouts are not permitted and visitors may not enter the building. Please expect delays during dismissal this afternoon.

We will provide updates as soon as they are available.

We thank you for your patience and understanding. Please know that the safety of our students is our #1 priority.

*OUTDATED*
5/18/26 - 2:40 p.m. -- This afternoon, OSHS went into what OSSD refers to as a “Shelter-in-Place” for precautionary reasons due to a phone-in threat made to the campus. Administration immediately notified authorities, and OSSD PD, the Ocean Springs Police Department, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Department worked to secure and sweep the campus. At this time, we can report that all students and staff members are safe.

Out of an abundance of caution, OSHS will remain in shelter-in-place until given the all-clear by law enforcement. Please note that in an emergency, parents/guardians should not come to the school as it will interfere with emergency operations, and increased traffic will make it difficult for emergency vehicles to get on campus. Students will not be able to leave campus or be checked out until the shelter-in-place has been lifted. We will provide updates as soon as they are available.

The safety and welfare of our students and staff remain the highest priority for OSSD. We thank you for your patience and understanding. Please know that the safety of our students is our #1 priority.

05/16/2026

📸 Ocean Springs Police Department Officers Attend Keesler AFB Police Week Ceremony
Proud to share that officers from the Ocean Springs Police Department attended the Keesler Air Force Base Police Week ceremony this week.
Officer Daehnert delivered a thoughtful speech honoring the service, sacrifice, and dedication of law enforcement officers across our community and nation during National Police Week.
Events like this strengthen partnerships between local agencies and our military partners at Keesler AFB while reminding us all of the importance of the Thin Blue Line.
Thank you to everyone who continues to serve and protect — past, present, and future. 💙

05/15/2026

Thank You, Matt Lachaussee! ❤️
A big shoutout and heartfelt thank you to Matt Lachaussee for dropping off some wonderful goodies to the Ocean Springs Police Department during National Police Week!
Your thoughtfulness and support mean so much to our officers and staff. It’s gestures like these that remind us we’re truly part of a caring community.
Thank you again for your kindness and for taking the time to show your appreciation for the men and women who serve and protect Ocean Springs every day!

05/14/2026

Today, in honor of National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, the Ocean Springs Police Department held a wreath laying ceremony in honor of Police Sergeant Earnest F. “Red” Beaugez, End of Watch May 27, 1954.

Members of the Ocean Springs Police Department also attended the wreath laying ceremony honoring Major Nathaniel Smith of the Pascagoula Police Department.

We remain grateful for the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of these officers and all law enforcement professionals who gave their lives in service to their communities. Their legacy and commitment to protecting others will never be forgotten. 💙🖤

If you would like to read more about Sgt. Beaugez, please click the link below.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/1643-sergeant-ernest-f-red-beaugez