Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of Patrick Beasley, who will be the Director of the newly created MSDPS Internal Affairs, Standards, and Professionalism. This division will consist of representatives from each sworn division that is a part of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
Beasley is an esteemed professional with proficiency spanning law enforcement, legal practice, and military service. Prior to joining MSDPS, Beasley served as an Assistant District Attorney in multiple districts throughout the state, Director of the Consumer Protection Division within the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, a narcotics officer for the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and a Military Police officer for the United States Army, serving as both a commissioned and non-commissioned officer.
“Since I have been the Commissioner, transparency has been a top priority. Creating this Internal Affairs Division will further strengthen our commitment to holding our officers accountable and strengthening integrity within our organization,” said Tindell. “Patrick Beasley brings a wealth of experience, integrity, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of accountability and transparency to his role as Director of Internal Affairs.”
