Investigator John Burt named 2025 Angel of Year
Investigator John Burt of the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office was honored by the Mississippi Center for Violence Prevention as a 2025 Angel of Year, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Rankin County, Mississippi, and provides patrol, investigative and public safety services to residents in the county. The office posted the announcement on its official Facebook page and congratulated Burt for the recognition.
The Mississippi Center for Violence Prevention is a nonprofit organization that works to reduce violence and support victims across the state. The center recognizes individuals and organizations that contribute to violence prevention, community safety and victim support, and its awards aim to highlight local efforts that address those issues.
The Facebook post did not include additional details about the reasons for the award or plans for a ceremony. The recognition underscores local law enforcement’s role in community safety and violence prevention. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
