Traffic Division

Traffic Safety is a Primary concern for the Picayune Police Department. The daytime population swells to about 36,000 people going to and coming from work and shopping. Traffic issues are further compounded by several civic and organizational events held through out the year. That's where the Traffic Division comes in.

The Traffic Unit currently consists of four Harley Davidson Road King Police motorcycles and two DUI enforcement officers assigned to cars. The Traffic Division handles traffic crashes, funeral and parade escorts, dignitary escorts as well as other traffic control issues.

The goal and objectives of the Picayune Police Department's Traffic Unit are to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes, in our city. This is done by Assessment, Education, and Enforcement. Some methods used to accomplish this goal are:

Conducting DUI and Safety Checkpoints
Saturation Patrol
Zero tolerance for Seatbelt violations.
Zero tolerance for Child Safety Seat violations.
Zero tolerance for aggressive drivers and speeders.