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🚔 Protect Your Property!
A few simple steps can help prevent vehicle break-ins:
🔒 Lock your car doors.
📦 Place packages and shopping bags in your trunk.
👀 Never leave valuables visible on your seats.
🚗 Always double-check your vehicle before walking away.
👻🎃 Spooky U was a BOO-last! 🕸️
We had a frightfully fun time filled with Halloween treats, spooky sights, lots of laughs, and plenty of SAFE fun! 👻🧡
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make it such a great time! Stay spooky and stay safe! 🎃
💜 Breaking the Silence 💜
Director Luke Thompson partnered with RISE to raise awareness about domestic violence. From the Breaking the Silence event to his “Seeing the Signs” Mental Health Webex presentation, the focus was on recognizing warning signs, and sharing support.
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A few of our UMMC Police & Public Safety officers recently participated in training focused on becoming successful Field Training Officers (FTOs). The training emphasized the importance of leadership, mentorship, fairness, ethics, and professionalism.
💙🏈 Recently, one of our very own, Officer McBeath’s son, Syrone McBeath Jr. (Sy Jr.), has been making headlines! Not just on one television station, but TWO! 🙌🏽🏈
Make sure to check him out on Wapt or Germantown on the field.
👮♂️💙 Officer Swearing-In Day at UMMC Police & Public Safety! We celebrated Officers McLaurin, King, Jones, Ross, and Washington across our main campus, Lexington, and Greenwood. Congratulations to all! We’re proud of your commitment to serving our UMMC community! 👏
💙 National Night Out! 💙
UMMC Police & Public Safety was proud to join the Jackson Police Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol, FBI, and community nonprofits for an evening of connection, partnership, and community! 🤝
Together, we’re stronger. 💙
Captain Daniels joined others this past week at the Excellence Showcase, highlighting UMMC Police & Public Safety’s progress from 2025–2026. From ALERRT and K-9 certification to BRT simulations and CRASE training, our team continues to strengthen preparedness, safety and service.
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the men and women who help keep our UMMC community safe—often before anyone realizes they’re there.
From a welcoming smile at an entrance to responding when help is needed, our Security Officers are always watching, listening and ready.
🎓✨ College & Career Day at JSU!
UMMC Police & Public Safety was proud to connect with students at Jackson State University and share the many career opportunities in public safety. 🚔🛡️
Today’s conversations can inspire tomorrow’s careers!
#UMMCPublicSafety#JSU#CareerDay
🇺🇸 NEVER FORGOTTEN | SEPTEMBER 11
Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
We honor the courage of the first responders, firefighters, law enforcement officers, healthcare workers, and everyday heroes who stepped forward when our nation needed them most
🚨Stadium parking will be unavailable to UMMC during JSU events:
🏈 Saturday, Sept. 5: JSU Football 🥁 Sunday, Sept. 6: Battle of the Bands
Vehicles must be removed from the Overflow Lot by 5:30 p.m. Friday. Vehicles in ANY stadium lot after 4 a.m. Saturday will be towed.
Happy National Police K-9 Day🐾
Today we’re celebrating UMMC Police & Public Safety K-9 Law!
Law is a dedicated partner, trusted teammate, and an important part of keeping our UMMC community safe.
Good Boy, Law! His handler, and all Police K-9 teams who serve and protect!
🚨 NEW SERIES: SAFETY 1ST FRIDAY
The safety of our community is our priority.
One valuable asset is the Lynx Panic system. The alarm can be activated directly from a workstation, providing a quick and convenient way to alert us when immediate assistance is needed.
🚓 "If You See Us..." 👮🏻♂️
If you see us walking through the hospital..
If you see us in the parking garage...
If you see us checking a door...
If you see us talking with a visitor...
Know that we're exactly where we're supposed to be. 💙
Here
Looking out. Checking in. Being here.
We’re in Greenwood too! 💙💛
UMMC Police & Public Safety is proud to serve not only our main campus in Jackson, Colony Park, Madison, Lexington but also our new UMMC hospital in Greenwood!
Wherever UMMC is providing care, we are here too.
🚔 Motivation Monday 🚔
A safe campus starts with each of us.
As we begin a new week at UMMC, remember that the small choices we make every day help create a safer environment for our patients, visitors, students, and employees.
Thanks for the treat The Madison County Lions Club!
Congratulations to Officer Jadarius Collins on being recognized by UMMC leadership for his outstanding service and compassion. 👏
We are proud to have him representing UMMC Police & Public Safety.
#UMMCPolice
Four officers. One goal. A new chapter. 💙👮♂️
Today, we’re proud to recognize four members of our UMMC Police & Public Safety team who are taking the next step toward becoming law enforcement officers.
Your UMMC family is behind you every step of the way! 👏🇺🇸