Forest, MS Police

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Forest, Mississippi Information

The City of Forest, Mississippi has a population of 5,684. The mayor as of 2018 is Nancy N. Chambers. The city can be found in Scott County.

Nancy N. Chambers
120 South Davis Street
Forest, MS 39074

There has been 39 registered sex offenders living in the city, with the residents-sex offender ratio at 146 to 1.

Forest, Mississippi Police Station Information

Facts about crime in Forest, Mississippi:

The overall crime rate in Forest is 15% higher than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 8.61 daily crimes that occur in Forest.
Forest is safer than 35% of the cities in the United States.
In Forest you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Forest has increased by 2%.

The protection of small-town quality of life and service with integrity and pride to the citizens of Forest will remain the top priority of the Forest Police Department. Staffed by a Chief, Assistant Chief, 3 Investigators, 24 officers and 6 dispatchers, Forest is recognized as one of the finest police departments in east central Mississippi. Their officers are certified through the Mississippi Law Enforcement Academy.
Forest Police Department Address:

Will Jones, Chief of Police
850 Park Road,
Forest, MS 39074
Phone: (601)469-4141

Contact Information
Country: USA
Address 1: 850 Park Rd
City: Forest
State: Mississippi
Zip Code: 39074-3910
County: Scott County
Phone #: 601-469-4141
Additional Information
Type: Police Departments
Population Served: 5500
Number of Officers: 12

County Sheriff, Warrant, Most Wanted Information in Forest, Mississippi

Mike Lee, Sheriff
531 Airport Rd
Forest MS 39074
Phone: 601-469-1511
Fax: 601-469-5224

Scott County was founded in 1833, named for Abram M. Scott, the Governor of Mississippi from 1832 to 1833. Its county seat is Forest. Located in central Mississippi, Scott County is a great place to locate your business. Home to Bienville National Forest and Roosevelt State Park, there are ample outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Sheriff is elected at-large and serves a four-year term. The Sheriff’s law enforcement duties include keeping peace within the county. Administrative duties include serving as the county’s jailor, submitting a budget of his office to the Board of Supervisors, keeping Mississippi Department Reports, and keeping a jail docket.