Hattiesburg Police Department boosts salaries to attract new recruits

Hattiesburg Police Department boosts salaries to attract new recruits

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg leaders announced applications are now open for the Hattiesburg Police Department's next Police Academy class. The new officers who complete the academy and graduate into the department will begin with a starting salary of $55,000. Officials said all current sworn officers will also receive a $5,000 salary increase. “Our community thrives when we have a strong, stable police department,” Hattiesburg Mayor …