Deputy Chief Bryant to Retire after 32 Years of Service

Vicksburg, Miss. – The Vicksburg Police Department has announced the retirement of Deputy Chief Mike Bryant after 32 Years of service.

Below is the statement made by Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones.

“Chief Penny L. Jones and the Vicksburg Police Department announce the retirement of Deputy Chief Michael W. Bryant after an extraordinary 32 years of service to our community. Deputy Chief Bryant’s last day with the Vicksburg Police Department will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Throughout his distinguished career, Deputy Chief Bryant has served in numerous capacities, contributing to the growth and success of our department. His tenure spanned across several divisions, including Patrol, Internal Affairs, and Administration. His broad experience and leadership in these areas have been essential in making the Vicksburg Police Department the professional and well-respected agency it is today.

A pivotal figure in our department’s journey, Deputy Chief Bryant played a key role in the
accreditation process that elevated our department to nationally recognized standards. His dedication to excellence, unwavering loyalty to his job, and commitment to the safety and well-being of the Vicksburg community have been nothing short of exemplary.

As Deputy Chief Bryant enters this well-deserved retirement, his legacy will be remembered by the officers who worked alongside him and the countless individuals he served throughout his career. His contributions to the Vicksburg Police Department and the city of Vicksburg will not soon be forgotten.

On behalf of the entire Vicksburg Police Department, I want to express our deepest gratitude to Deputy Chief Bryant for his service, leadership, and dedication. We wish him all the best as he begins this next chapter of his life, and we will certainly miss his presence within our department.

Please join me in congratulating Deputy Chief Michael W. Bryant on his retirement and thanking him for over three decades of service to our community.

Chief Penny L. Jones”