Rankin County Sheriff’s Office posts on Facebook

Rankin County Sheriff’s Office posted a message on its official Facebook page, the department said in the online post.

Rankin County is in central Mississippi, and the sheriff’s office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The office typically handles patrol, investigations, jail operations and community outreach for residents across the county.

Local law enforcement agencies increasingly use social media to communicate with the public, share safety information, issue alerts and solicit tips. Posts from sheriff’s offices can inform residents about traffic incidents, public-safety concerns, community programs and active investigations, and they serve as a direct line between officials and the community.

Details in the recent post were limited. We will provide more information as it becomes available.