As the Director of the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Assistant Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Tadd Pitts oversees the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy, the Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division, and Administrative Operations for the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Colonel Pitts is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned his Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. During his tenure in law enforcement, he has worked as a deputy for the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, he is a graduate of Cadet Class #59, served on the Governor’s policy team, and served as Executive Protection for the Mississippi Speaker of the House. Colonel Pitts has served as Deputy Commissioner and Director of Governmental Affairs, where he managed MDPS legislation, handles legislative requests, and coordinates with various officials and groups to ensure effective policy measures.
“I am extremely proud to announce Tadd Pitts as the new Colonel of the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Colonel Pitts exemplifies hard work, dedication, and compassion, and he is deeply committed to what is best for the people of Mississippi," said Commissioner Sean Tindell.