Jail Administrator: Mike Herman
The Itawamba County Jail Facility's primary function is to protect the people of Itawamba County by operating a secure detention facility that is cost efficient and adheres to professional standards. The facility is dedicated and will strive to practice within its limits and resources to provide a humane, safe, secure, and sanitary detention and incarceration for both pre-trial and sentenced offenders. Major departmental initiatives include but are not limited to:
* Adherence to applicable State and Federal Laws and standards.
* Cooperation with other criminal justice agencies to provide efficient coordination and use of resources.
* Provide support services from time to other law enforcement agencies to assist them in their service to the community.
* Effective management and professional development of departmental personnel.
* Maintenance of highest standards of ethics and training.
* Provide all other related services as may be necessary to carry out the department's mission and to serve the citizens of Itawamba County.
* Cooperation with other criminal justice agencies to provide efficient coordination and use of resources.
* Provide support services from time to other law enforcement agencies to assist them in their service to the community.
* Effective management and professional development of departmental personnel.
* Maintenance of highest standards of ethics and training.
* Provide all other related services as may be necessary to carry out the department's mission and to serve the citizens of Itawamba County.