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Hardy Sims named new chief of police in City of Hattiesburg

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January 12, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-01-12 01:03:23

SUMMARY: Hattisburg Police Chief Peggy Cely announced her retirement after 30+ years in law enforcement. The new chief, Hardy Sims, was appointed and is a Hattisburg native with 30 years of experience at the Hattisburg Police Department. He is described as knowledgeable, calm, and detail-oriented. Mayor Tobias congratulated Chief Sims and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the department. Chief Sims plans to build a team to make Hattisburg the safest city in the Southeast. His appointment will be official next Tuesday and will take effect on February 1st. This appointment is seen as a positive message to other officers about opportunities for advancement within the department.

The announcement was made by Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker during a press conference Thursday afternoon.

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-04-30 10:18:48

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-04-30 09:28:27

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-04-30 05:59:33

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