Forest Police Department

08/26/2026

We have received several calls regarding the circumstances surrounding a lockdown at a local school after a student reportedly brought a firearm onto school property.

At this time, we have not been notified of the situation through official channels and, like many members of our community, became aware of the circumstances through information circulating publicly.

We want our community to know that we are here to protect our children and the citizens of Forest, Mississippi. The safety and well-being of our students, families, school staff, and community remain our highest priority.

We encourage everyone to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and allow the appropriate authorities and school officials to provide confirmed details as they become available.

Our children deserve to feel safe at school, and our community deserves clear communication when incidents such as this occur. We will continue to do everything within our authority to help keep our schools and community safe.

Chief Steven Bell and the school superintendent are meeting to discuss the situation and coordinate communication regarding the incident.

08/18/2026

07/14/2026

There's nothing better than a nice cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day! We were grateful to take a few minutes out of our day to enjoy this thoughtful treat and spend time with these wonderful individuals. Community is built through conversations, kindness, and moments like these. Thank you for your generosity, support, and for reminding us how special this community truly is. We are honored to serve you every day. Stay safe, stay cool, and have a wonderful summer! ☀️🍋

07/13/2026

🚔 FOREST POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING! 🚔
Job Fair & Physical Fitness Test 📍 Gaddis Park, Forest, Mississippi
🗓 Monday, July 20, 2026 – 9:00 AM 🗓 Thursday, July 23, 2026 – 9:00 AM
The PT Test will be administered both days and serves as Phase One of the hiring process.
Starting Pay: $17 – $20 per hour (depending on experience) Great benefits, paid training, take-home vehicle program, and more!
Come start your career in law enforcement and make a difference in your community!
Bring your ID, wear comfortable clothes for the fitness test, and get ready for an exciting opportunity.
👉 Tag someone who would be a great officer!

06/22/2026

Give blood today until 7pm.

06/22/2026

Blood drive for Yates Rodney going on now! Come out from 3-7 pm today.

06/19/2026

Covington County Sheriff's Deputy Yates Rodney was critically injured during a traffic stop on June 08, 2026, when a suspect opened fire. He sustained severe injuries to his heart, lungs, and spinal column. Please stop by Monday June 22, 2026 at the Forest Police Department at 850 Park Rd. Forest, MS and donate on his behalf.

06/18/2026

Building Connections with our Community's Youth! Throughout the week, our officers had the opportunity to spend time with some amazing children during VBS at the Forest Baptist Church and Harperville Baptist Church. Our officers enjoyed coloring, Laughing, and making memories with the kids while sharing what it's like to serve our community as law enforcement officers. The children had the chance to learn about the duties and responsibilities of Police Officers, explore our patrol units, and even try on some of our equipment to experience what it feels like to be a Police Officer for the day! These moments our about building relationships, creating trust with our youth. Thank you to Forest Baptist Church and Harperville Baptist Church for the invitation to be apart of this amazing day.