Frequently Asked Questions

Accident reports can be obtained in person at the Court Services window at the Brandon Police Department, 1455 West Government Street, or you can visit www.reportbeam.com.

*Please note that it can take up to 10 business days for a report to be completed and approved.  Cost – $25.00

No. You can make a missing person report whenever you realize that someone is missing.

The police department will respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to any requests for police service. Emergency calls should be made to 911. Non-emergency matters may be handled by calling 601-825-7225.

Complaints on officers must be made in person at the Police Department or call 601-825-7225 and an officer will be sent to your address. A complaint cannot be done by a third party.  Filing a complaint requires sitting down with a supervisor to discuss the problem and filling out the complaint form. Complaints made on social media will not be answered.

The police department can only remove cars that have been abandoned on public property. You may call a wrecker service of your choice to tow the car away.

Call 601-825-7225. To request a Brandon Police Department Officer to speak at an event, please try to give a tw0-weeks notice of request.

The Brandon Police Department does not have an ATM on site.

The Brandon Police Department does not operate the jail. For jail information call the Rankin County Jail at (601) 825-1479.

The 911 Center dispatchers do not have the names of persons involved in traffic accidents. The names are not available until later when the reports are turned in. If a person is injured in a traffic accident and they are unable to call for themselves, the police department will attempt to notify their family.

Compliments on officer can be accepted through any means but please leave a name and contact number so we can thank the person.

Any criminal or suspicious activities that are not emergencies can be reported to the Brandon Police Department by calling (601) 825-7225.

You can call 601-825-7225 to have your home placed on a “watch list.” While the Police Department does not have the manpower to watch your home 24 hours a day, the officers assigned to your area will check on your property as their call loads permit.

Call the police at (601) 825-7225 and request extra traffic patrol.

Yes. Calls to 911 are free. Do not try to pursue the drunk driver or place yourself in danger. When you call, you will be asked for a description of the car, location and direction of travel.

Eviction is a legal process that often requires a court order. As a municipality, the Brandon Police Department can only deal in criminal matters.  Please contact the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office or the constable for your area.

Dispatchers are trained to obtain as much information as possible to determine the nature of the problem and its seriousness. On emergency calls, the clerks will continuously send information to the officer in the field as he responds, while asking additional questions.