The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations was requested to conduct an independent investigation into an incident involving deputies with the Rankin County Sheriff ’s Department on January 24, 2023. We have cooperated with all investigation eff orts related to this incident and have provided all information and data requested in a timely manner. This will continue until all investigative eff orts are complete and justice is served.
We cannot, however, confirm or deny any specific facts related to this incident because of active and ongoing investigations. Deputies involved with this incident were placed on administrative leave pending final investigative findings. Due to recent developments, including findings during our internal investigation, those deputies that were still employed at this department have been terminated.
We understand that the alleged actions of these deputies has eroded the public’s trust in our department. Rest assured that we will work diligently to restore that trust. We have already taken actions to ensure that we serve and protect the public while making sure the rights of all citizens are protected. These actions include a detailed analysis of our policies, procedures, and training of all department personnel. We have also retained a full time “Compliance Officer” for monitoring of our daily operations and to ensure our department remains compliant with all state and federal law.
It is my privilege to serve the citizens of Rankin County as Sheriff and it has been my daily goal to run one of the best departments in the State of Mississippi. I believe in my heart that this department remains one of the best departments in our state, and I am committed to doing everything in my power to keep this department on a correct path moving forward. The men and women of this department are public servants who are committed to a bright future for this department and for public safety in Rankin County. - Sheriff Bryan Bailey, Rankin County Sheriff ’s Office (MS)
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