POLICE DEPARTMENT
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Brandon Police Department to maintain social order and provide professional law enforcement services to citizens in the community, within prescribed ethical, budgetary, and constitutional constraints. This department strives to enforce the law and maintain order in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing the need for justice, and the consistent appearance of justice.
We recognize that no law enforcement agency can operate at its maximum potential without supportive input from the citizens it serves. This department actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime, and to assist in bringing to justice those who break the law.
Brandon Police Department
1455 West Government StreetÂ
Brandon, MS 39042
Tel: 601-825-7225
brandonpd@brandonms.org
Dial 911
For Emergencies
Overview
The Brandon Police Department consists of 42 certified officers and 12 civilian staff who are committed to the betterment of Brandon and the safety of its citizens and their property. We strive to provide a professional and timely response to all calls for service.
Our officers have the duty and authority to enforce the laws of the State of Mississippi and ordinances of the City of Brandon within our corporate limits.
BPD Accreditation
The Brandon Police Department has been accredited by the MS Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MSLEAC) since February 18, 2015.
Command Staff
Beau Edgington
Chief of Police
Chief Beau Edgington began his law enforcement career with the Brandon Police Department in 2003 as an officer trainee. He earned an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Aims College, graduating with honors, and completed the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy as the top graduate of his class.
Chief Edgington served as a Patrol Officer before transferring to the Criminal Investigations Division as a Detective in 2006. In 2010, he became an affiliate member of the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, specializing in digital forensics and computer crimes. That same year, he graduated from the Mississippi Certified Investigator Program.
In 2011, Chief Edgington was promoted to Detective Sergeant. He has served as a Firearms Instructor and Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support counselor since 2012. In 2016, he was promoted to Detective Lieutenant and Chief Investigator, overseeing the department’s Criminal Investigations Division. Beginning in 2017, he also supervised public safety operations for major city events at the Brandon Amphitheater and City Hall Live venues.
Chief Edgington completed the FBI-LEEDA Mississippi Command College in 2018. In 2022, he joined the department’s command staff as Training Coordinator and Evidence Manager. He was certified as an Active Violence Immediate Response Training Instructor in 2023.
Chief Edgington served as Assistant Chief of Police beginning in January 2024. He attended the 2026 Mississippi Law Enforcement Leadership Academy at MLEOTA and was appointed Chief of Police in 2026.
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Jerry Spell
Assistant Chief of Police
Asst. Chief Jerry Spell has dedicated over 24 years to law enforcement, beginning his career in 2001. After attending the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy, he has built a diverse portfolio of experience, serving in various capacities across municipal, county, and state agencies.
Spell has gained significant supervisory experience during his tenure at the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office Public Integrity Division and the Office of the State Auditor Investigation Division. His expertise lies in investigations focused on public corruption and insurance fraud, where he has made substantial contributions to the field.
In 2020, Jerry was honored with the Mississippi Top Cop award for his pivotal role in uncovering the largest embezzlement case ever investigated by the State Auditor’s Office. His commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by his membership in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, completion of the Certified Investigator Program, and receipt of the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award.
Currently, Jerry serves as the Asst. Chief at the Brandon Police Department, having been promoted to this position in 2026. He was previously promoted to Deputy Chief after first joining the department as a Detective Sergeant specializing in white-collar criminal cases.
Norman Young
Deputy Chief of Police
Deputy Chief Norman Young began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a part-time certified officer with the Forest Police Department. Since then, Young has worked at with municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies.
Deputy Chief Young graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute at Camp Shelby in 2010 and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mississippi State University. He further advanced his professional credentials by completing the Certified Investigator Program through the Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy and, in 2022, became a certified polygraph examiner after graduating from the National Polygraph Academy.
Throughout his career, Deputy Chief Young has served in a variety of investigative roles. He spent more than a decade as a Senior Investigator with the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office in the Medicaid Fraud Division, where he investigated crimes against vulnerable adults. He also served as a Special Agent with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, conducting major criminal investigations across the state.
In 2025, Deputy Chief Young joined the Brandon Police Department as a Sergeant assigned to the Narcotics Division. As Deputy Chief, Young is dedicated to enhancing public safety, supporting department personnel, and serving the citizens of Brandon with integrity and professionalism.