Police Department

Chief Earl Reed

Police Chief

Phone: 601.428.6536

Chief Earl Reed, a native of Belzoni, Mississippi, began his law enforcement career in 1994 as a police officer with the Laurel Police Department. Working his way up from patrolman, he established a distinguished career as a detective. He is a two-time recipient of the MS. Department of Public Safety’s “D.U.I 100 Club” which honors law enforcement officers who make over 100 DUI arrests within a calendar year. He has received many other commendations during his career as well. Reed served in the supervisory roles of patrol sergeant, detective lieutenant, and captain overseeing Investigations and Narcotics. Reed was sworn in as the city's police chief on July 14th, 2025 following 31 years of dedicated service to the City of Laurel.

To contact Chief Reed, email him at ereed@laurelms.com or call 601.428.6536

Our Mission:

To serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness, and compassion. We are devoted to the prevention of crime, the protection of life and property, and the preservation of peace, order, and safety.
To safeguard the constitutional rights of every citizen and the quality of life they have grown to expect by ensuring that laws are enforced in a fair, consistent, and swift manner.
To work closely with the residents, businesses, civic groups, and other agencies to solve the problems of crime and the fear of crime.
To provide crime prevention and education programs by incorporating the principles of community and problem-oriented policing.

To fulfill this mission, the Laurel Police Department is dedicated to maintaining an efficient and effective organization for the administration of police services. We provide a quality work environment and professional development resources for our members through effective, proactive, positive leadership and training.

Deputy Chief Shane Valentine

Phone: 601.428.6537

Police Department Staff

Captain William Sparrow

Training Officer

Phone: 601.428.4306

Captain Shannon Caraway Pinilla

Technical Service & Community Outreach

Phone: 601.428.3567

Captain Micheal Reaves

Investigations Commander

Phone: 601.428.6534

Municipal
Court

Victim Advocate
Program

The City of Laurel, established as a lumber town in 1882, is conveniently situated approximately two hours from larger destination cities such as Jackson, Biloxi, New Orleans, and Mobile. In recent years, the city has become a destination all its own thanks, in part, to its starring role in HGTV’s popular “Hometown” series. As Laurel, and interest in it, continues to grow, we are committed to providing the resources necessary to help all of our residents and businesses reach their full potential.

401 N 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
mayor@laurelms.com

City Hall is open Monday-Friday

8 a.m.- 5 p.m.