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JACKSON, Miss. – Today, Commissioner Sean Tindell announced James Ivory III as the
Lieutenant Colonel of the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP). Effective March 1st, 2024, Ivory
will take on the role of Director of the uniform division.
“I congratulate Captain Ivory on his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel of the Mississippi Highway
Patrol,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Captain Ivory has worn the badge for nearly a quarter of a
century and has distinguished himself in multiple roles with DPS. His wealth of experience and
expertise makes him a perfect fit for this new role, and I know he will continue to honorably
protect and serve the people of our great state.”
Captain James Ivory has served with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for 24 years in a
variety of roles. Most recently, he has served as the Captain at Troop K (Biloxi), the second largest district in the state, since September 2020. Prior to that, he was Captain at Troop H
(Meridian), a Special Agent with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, a Deputy with Harrison
County Sheriff’s Department, and a Second-Class Petty Officer in the United States Navy.
“Congratulations to James Ivory on his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel of the Mississippi
Highway Patrol,” said Commissioner Sean Tindell. “With over 20 years of law enforcement
experience, plus service in the United States Navy, I have full confidence in his ability to support
Colonel Charles Haynes in leading and advancing the men and women of the Mississippi
Highway Patrol. I look forward to witnessing the continued growth of MHP.”
Throughout Ivory’s career, he has completed many hours of training in multiple courses,
including, FBI crisis negotiations, conflict resolution, intentional leadership, officer-involved
shootings, and federal motor carrier safety inspector. His wealth of experience and leadership
background have built a notable career within the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and
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Are there in white people in the promotional ranks anymore? Seems like the MHP is racist
Congratulations and I pray that God protect you from all hurt and danger!
Outstanding service, keep up the excellent job, that you do. Be safe out there & God bless you and your family. Have a blessed day.
Congratulations on your promotion.
Congratulations very qualified for the job. God’s blessings and protection !
THANKS BE TO GOD FOR such a dedicated public servant in the field of helping people, (ALL PEOPLE)through unselfish dedication in the pursuit of law enforcement.
Congratulations on your PRESTIGIOUS elevated position.
MAY THE BLESSINGS OF GOD ALMIGHTY CONTINUE TO REST UPON YOU AND BE YOUR PROTECTION.
Congratulations on your Promotion, May God Bless, lead , & guide you, as you start your new job! There will be times you might feel like giving up, but be strong, and trust that God will lead you through it! Be Patient and never stop praying. You got this🙂🙏🏽💙
Congratulations
Good Blessings to you! And, Congratulations on your promotion, well done.
Congratulations Officer Ivory and thank you for your service.
Congratulations to you for all the leadership qualities you possess. Today is a day that we can be thankful for someone being promoted because they are qualified and not because of color of skin. My husband was a state trooper and went with patrol in September 1964 under Colonel T. B. Birdsong . There are many changes since then and all for the good. Many prayers and continuous blessings in your New Journey!
Congratulations to lieutenant Colonel James Ivory on his promotion. Is he looking for a successful female companion.