In the State of Mississippi, the Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in each county. Therefore, as Sheriff of Covington County, my job is to serve the  citizens of Covington County to the best of my ability. The Sheriff is elected/re-elected every four years. This allows, his record, and the daily operating of his office to be accountable to the citizens and the voters of the county in which he serves. I’m deeply humbled by the faith and confidence that the voters have placed in me and pledge to work tirelessly for the betterment of the entire Covington County community. We have a strong and dedicated team of professionals, both sworn and civilian, here at the Sheriff’s Office that I am honored to lead.

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The Sheriff must provide the following services: law enforcement, court security, service of papers, jail operations, extradition process and transportation of prisoners. Further, the Sheriff has full police jurisdiction in all the cities and towns within Covington County.

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Throughout my law enforcement career, I have always had a deep passion for the job, a focus on technology, strategies for modern policing and crime-reduction, but above all, accountability and results. As your Sheriff, these goals will continue to be my guiding principles. For those who don’t know me, I’m not one to spend all my time sitting behind a desk. Expect to see me in every community, responding to scenes, meeting with citizens and working for you.

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The Covington County Sheriff’s Office employs approximately 35 people. I am proud of the men and women who make up this department. They do a stellar job for the citizens of Covington County. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me via email at DPerkins@covingtoncountyms.gov or by phone at (601)765-8281.