Sheriff Jones emphasizes protecting citizens in Pike County Facebook post
Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones wrote on the Pike County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page that protecting residents is the department’s top priority, posting, “Welcome to Pike County, Mississippi, where protecting our citizens is our number one priority.”
The post, shared by the county’s law enforcement agency, comes from the office responsible for patrol, crime prevention, emergency response and operation of the county jail. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office serves residents of Pike County, which is in southwestern Mississippi and includes the county seat of McComb.
Public messages from sheriffs often aim to reassure residents, outline priorities and encourage community cooperation with law enforcement. Local agencies increasingly use social media to reach wide audiences quickly, to share safety information and to improve transparency and trust with the communities they serve.
Specific context for the post, such as whether it followed a particular incident or new policy, was not provided. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
