Detective Bureau
Deputy Chief Brent Winstead
bwinstead@city.jackson.ms.us
(601) 960-1310
The mission of the Detective Bureau is to seek and improve the quality of life for all of its citizens within Jackson, Ms by delivering quality police services. Through extensive, in-depth training, adherence to nationally accredited polices and procedures, and the utilization of community partnerships, we strive to prevent crimes, solve problems and enforce the law. The Detective Bureau initiates proactive criminal investigations and conducts the follow-up investigation on all felony offenses reported. The primary function of the Detective Bureau is to ensure that cases are complete and properly prepared for prosecution. The number of cases that are taken in varies depending on the crime trends and the actual reporting of crimes by citizens.
Investigators within the Detective Bureau are assigned to various specialized sections. As a result of specialization they develop a high level of expertise in dealing with specific types of crime. Through community outreach and coordination with other agencies the bureau has been able to extend its resources and maximize its efforts.
Public Safety Administrator
Intelligence Analyst Stacey O'Quinn
soquinn@city.jackson.ms.us
(601) 960-1512
Lieutenant
William Grant Parker
wgparker@city.jackson.ms.us
(601) 960-1278
(601) 960-2325
The Intelligence Unit is collects information from various law enforcement sources to research, analyze and disseminate information on a “right to know” and “need to know” basis to sworn personnel. This unit also provides support to the various specialized units in the Detective Bureau by locating witnesses, suspects, vehicles, relatives and or addresses. This unit also drafts link charts, commodity flow charts and pen register (telephone) charts for visual purposes to aid in successful prosecution of criminal cases.
The goals of the Intel Unit should be to better filter and disseminate real time information to the sworn officers and to continue to provide support for the specialized units. The Intel Unit should continue to reach out to the State and Federal law enforcement agencies for the sharing and gathering of information.
Automobile Theft
Sergeant L. C. Russell
lcrussell@city.jackson.ms.us
(601) 960-1641
The mission of the Auto Theft unit is to investigate all stolen vehicles, carjacked vehicles, recover stolen vehicles, including those stolen from other jurisdictions and to perform salvage yard inspections. The Auto Theft Unit is responsible to make sure all stolen vehicles are entered on NCIC (National Crime Information Center) and that all vehicles recovered are cleared. The Auto Theft Unit handles arrests of suspects and assists Uniform Patrol on all stolen auto related cases.
Property Crimes
(601)960-2236
Sergeant Sandra Stasher
The mission of the Property Crime Unit is to conduct investigations of crimes against property, the non-violent theft of goods and services, to include: residential and commercial burglaries; petit and grand larcenies; felony shoplifting, possession of stolen property; obtaining money by false pretenses; forgery; identity theft; failure to return rental property; embezzlement; credit card fraud; any other criminal matter relating to fraud. The Pawn Shop Unit is also a part of the Property Crimes Division. Pawn Shop Unit monitors the activity of the items being pawned and sold in the City of Jackson in the event the items may have been obtained unlawfully.
The goals of the Property Crime Unit are to research each case, determine if the facts of the crime are within State Law and make contact with the complainants in a timely manner so the cases can be investigated and resolved.
Youth Services/Child Protection/Sex Crimes/Missing Persons
Sergeant Jeffery Myers
jmyers@city.jackson.ms.us
(601) 960-1211
The mission of the Youth Services Unit is to investigate crimes to include but not limited to: Crimes committed by juveniles. Detectives will follow cases to the Youth Court and see that each case and complaint is handled in accordance with State Law.
The Child Protection/Sex Crimes/Missing Persons Unit will investigate crimes to include but not limited to: Child Pornography, Internet crimes against Children, Indecent Exposure, Molestation, Physical Child Abuse, Sexual Child Abuse, Rape, Sexual Assaults, Stalking, Statutory Rape and Missing Persons. This unit will work with the various agencies for support and guidance, in an attempt to investigate each case thoroughly.
Sergeant Walter McJordan
wmcjordan@city.jackson.ms.us
(601) 960-1350
The mission of the Crime Scene Unit is to respond to all types of crimes ranging from burglaries, robberies, homicides, rapes and or and suspicious packages.
The Crime Scene Unit photographs, searches, and collects evidence at the scene of a crime. Some examples of types of evidence collected are blood, DNA, fibers, instruments of crimes fingerprint evidence, fire arms, and projectiles.
The goals of the Crime Scene Unit are to respond promptly, collect all evidence, and work closely with Patrol Officers and Detectives. The unit will collect and package evidence and prepare all reports in a time frame not to delay the investigation.
Crimes Against Persons
Homicide/Robbery
Sergeant Michael Childress
mchildress@city.jackson.ms.us
(601) 960-2374
Sergeant Anthony Moore
amoore@city.jackson.ms.us
(601) 960-1623
The mission of the Crimes Against Persons Unit is to investigate all deaths, to include homicide, suicide, natural and suspicious deaths, felony assaults, robberies and all weapon violations. Detectives are responsible for thorough investigations to include crime scene, locating / interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects. Investigators coordinate their investigations with responding uniform patrol officers, forensic specialists, any applicable law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney. Investigators are responsible for, and prepare, extensive case files for prosecution.
The goals of the Crimes Against Persons Unit are to respond promptly to crime scenes and to assist in gathering any information so each case can be investigated, a suspect can be identified and arrested. The case(s) would then be prepared promptly for Grand Jury presentation. Investigators will strive to work closely with other State and Federal Agencies for the betterment of the Department and the City of Jackson.
FBI Task Force
Federal Bureau of Investigation
ATF Task Force
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Sergeant Amy Barlow
Sergeant Dee McClendon
(601) 960-2225
Vice: The Street Response Section (VICE) is responsible for the identification, suppression, and control of illegal street level narcotic activities (open-air markets) as well as the suppression of prostitution related criminal activity. This group conducts short-term and mid-level investigations and undercover operations. The street level drug dealers are besieged by street surveillance, consensual arrests, buy/bust arrests and takedown arrests. Street response members also use the unconventional method of drug reversal operations in which undercover police officers are utilized. In addition, the Detectives conduct undercover vice operations which target illegal sale of alcohol and target both the prostitute and the “john.”
Narcotics: The Major Investigations Section (Narcotics) is responsible for the collection, analysis and dissemination of information pertaining to the importation, distribution and financing of major illegal narcotics. Detectives conduct major long-term historical investigations into individuals and organizations involved in these activities in conjunction with Federal agencies for prosecution in both the federal and state judicial system. This section has assigned Detectives that are detailed to the DEA, FBI and ATF as Taskforce Agents.
The goals of the Vice and Narcotics Unit are to be proactive in the enforcement of all violations both city ordinances and state laws.
JET Task Force
Jackson Enforcement Team
(601) 362-7119
DEA Task Force
Drug Enforcement Administration
(601) 965-4400
HIDTA Task Force
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
(601) 933-9400
