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There is never a shortage of things to do or see in the Hub City. If you are looking for something to do, we encourage you to sift through the many events listed here.

If you would like to add your own event, you can do that by clicking here. This form is for promoting an event via the calendar, only. It is not for reserving community centers or spaces. Please see the following guidelines for posting requirements:

  • Listed events must have a point of contact or link for more information (website, ticketing vendor or Facebook event).
  • All events will be submitted for review before being published, with approval in 24-48 hours. If an event is not approved, the point of contact listed on the event will be contacted.
  • A photo for uploading is helpful, but not required.
  • All events should take place in the City of Hattiesburg.
  • The City of Hattiesburg reserves the right to approve or deny any event listing and to edit the content submitted for final publication.
  • The posting of an event does not provide for the event being  endorsed through the status of being “city-sanctioned” (approval needed by the City Council) or “city-sponsored.” However, both city-sanction and city-sponsored events will also be listed here.

NOTE: Submitting an event for publication on the calendar is not the same as filing for a permit to host an event that requires the use of city property, streets or needs traffic support. For permits, you’ll need to submit a permit application to the Hattiesburg Police Department. The application can be downloaded here: Event & Parade Permits.

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05 November Tuesday

HPD Re-Accreditation Public Information Session

05 November 2019, 18:00 - 05 November 2019, 19:00
Hattiesburg Train Depot, 308 Newman Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 United States
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The Hattiesburg Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment November 4 – 7, 2019 as part of its re-accreditation process which is administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). This program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services.

As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at 6 p.m. The session will take place at the Hattiesburg Train Depot (308 Newman Street).

Agency employees and the public can also provide comments by calling (601) 554-3601 on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Comments will be taken directly by the Assessment Team.

To make sure there is ample time to take all feedback in a timely manner, comments by phone and at the public information session are limited to 3 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards.

Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Hattiesburg Police Department’s ability to comply with standards for accreditation may send them directly to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA), 1375 Heathcote Blvd Suite 320, Gainesville, VA 20155.

About Hattiesburg Police Department and Accreditation:

In March 1998, the Hattiesburg Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in the state of Mississippi to become nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Accreditation is an ongoing process of advancement and achievement, as the department must undergo an extensive review process by CALEA for re-accreditation every 4 years. The department has made a commitment to the accreditation process for a number of reasons, including benefits that may be realized through:

  • Improved and more efficient personnel practices through the required implementation and documentation of practices and procedures related to discipline, performance evaluation, promotion and training.
  • Increased officer safety through the implementation of safety-related standards.
  • Reduced likelihood of litigation against an officer or the Department through the implementation of procedures in high liability areas.
  • Improvement in the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Department by requiring the Department to review and assess organization and operations, and compare them to an objective outside standard that is recognized in professional law enforcement circles.

 

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Date: November 5, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event CategoryPublic Meeting
Venue
Venue Name: Hattiesburg Train Depot
Address: 308 Newman Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 United States
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Website: http://www.hattiesburgms.com/recreation/community-centers/
Organizer
Organizer Name: Hattiesburg Police Department
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