Petal, Mississippi Police Station Information
When reviewing the table, you see a comprehensive overview of all annual crimes reported in Petal, MS. All reported Petal, MS crimes are shown and for assessment, each particular crime is demonstrated, establishing an accurate total that represents any crimes committed for every 100,000 residents. You’ll also notice that the crimes are distributed into two separate categories, being; violent crimes and property crimes. In addition, the table also demonstrates that the Petal, MS overall crime rate is 71% lower than in comparison to the Mississippi average; and is also 68% lower than compared to the national average. Specifically regarding violent crimes in Petal, MS, the rate is 90% lower than compared to the Mississippi average, and 93% lower than when paralleled to the national average. When comparing property crime, Petal, MS comes in at 69% lower than to the average seen in Mississippi, and 65% lower than the overall national average.
Facts about crime in Petal, Mississippi:
- The overall crime rate in Petal is 68% lower than the national average.
- For every 100,000 people, there are 2.37 daily crimes that occur in Petal.
- Petal is safer than 92% of the cities in the United States.
- In Petal you have a 1 in 116 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
- The number of total year over year crimes in Petal has increased by 83%.
The Petal Police Department is committed to the betterment of all the citizens who live and travel through the city of Petal. We take pride in ourselves on being a proactive police department, making the city a safer place for the citizens of Petal. Our department is made up of several divisions which include patrol, warrants, investigations, and vice/narcotics. We also have a strong support system in our civilian staff, which includes dispatch, an animal warden, and an administrative assistant.
The Petal Police Department is currently operating under the administration of Chief Matthew Hiatt. The Department operates under a community policing program. This program is something Chief Hiatt feels strongly about. This will bring the community and the Police Department closer together as well as make the community a safer place with more police involvement. This will also give the officers and the citizens an opportunity to get to know one another, with everyone working towards a common goal.
Mission statement
The men and women of the Petal Police Department are committed to excellence in partnership with the community by upholding the Constitution of the United States, the laws of the State of Mississippi, and the City of Petal. We acknowledge our responsibility to be role models by promoting diversity, building trust, reducing crime and providing a safe environment, thus enhancing the quality of Integrity, Professionalism, Fairness, Compassion, and Respect.
Petal Police Department Address:
Matthew Hiatt, Chief of Police
127 W 8th Ave,
Petal, MS 39465
Phone: (601) 544-5331
Fax: (601) 544-5347
Email: mhiatt@cityofpetal.com
Contact Information
Country: USA
Address 1: 127 W 8th Ave
City: Petal
State: Mississippi
Zip Code: 39465-2215
County: Forrest County
Phone #: 601-544-5331
Fax #: 601-544-5347
Additional Information
Type: Police Departments
Population Served: 10000
Number of Officers: 20
