Mississippi public safety agencies announce leadership and preparedness updates

Bo Luckey named state public safety commissioner

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced on Oct. 16 that Governor Tate Reeves appointed Bo Luckey as commissioner, effective immediately. Sean Tindell will remain with MDPS through Nov. 30, 2026, to help with the transition. The release says Luckey has been chief of Capitol Police since May 2022 and previously worked in the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, the Brandon Police Department, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, Homeland Security Investigations and the DEA.

Source: Mississippi Department of Public Safety (Official).

MEMA schedules coastal Disaster Preparedness Days

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says it is teaming up with Lowe’s and county emergency management officials for Disaster Preparedness Days during Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The first stop is Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at 9020 MS-603 in Waveland; the poster also lists Oct. 24 in Gulfport and Nov. 7 in Gautier, both from 9 a.m. to noon. The poster identifies Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties.

Source: Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.

Cyber Unit pushes stronger passwords and MFA

The Mississippi Cyber Unit says Week 3 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is about locking down logins. Its reminder urges people to use strong, unique passwords for every account, use a password manager, enable multi-factor authentication and consider passkeys and other phishing-resistant options, because one stolen password should not put all accounts at risk.

Source: Mississippi Department of Public Safety (Official).