The Gulfport Police Department said in a Facebook post that it welcomes Officer Taylor Hurlbert and Officer Elijah Shoemake to the department and is looking forward to the impact they will make serving the community.
The post invited residents to show support for the new officers and included hashtags such as #GulfportProud, #Family, #NewBeginnings and #Welcome to mark the announcement.
The Gulfport Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency that provides public safety, crime prevention and community policing services for the city. Adding new officers can help maintain patrol coverage, support community outreach efforts and strengthen the department’s ability to respond to local needs.
Introducing new hires publicly is a common way for police departments to connect with residents and highlight investment in local safety and community relations. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
