Mission Statement
The mission of the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office is to promote partnerships and trust in our community through a committed effort to serve our citizens courteously, respectfully, and professionally in order to prevent crime and enhance safety.
The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office exists because the community, through government, empowers the Sheriff’s Office to do a job on its behalf. The Sheriff’s Office and its employees are tasked to function effectively, partly through personal endeavors and commitment to the profession, but primarily because the community has faith and confidence in our ability to accomplish the task of enforcing the laws of the land and responding to the community concerns in an honest and impartial manner. The citizens of Forrest County are entitled to expect:
- A Sheriff’s Office that is beyond reproach in matters of integrity.
- Impartial and courteous services.
- Open and honest communication that encourages trust.
- Responsible management of Sheriff’s Office resources.
The policy of the department is to ensure that all employees maintain an exemplary standard of personal integrity and ethical conduct in their relationships with other employees and the community.