JACKSON — The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office has received official certification as a National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) agency, effective Aug. 29, 2025.
The certification marks a significant step in the department’s commitment to data-driven policing, transparency and accountability.
NIBRS, administered by the FBI, replaces the legacy Summary Reporting System and provides a more detailed view of crime in communities. By adopting NIBRS standards, the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office joins a growing number of agencies nationwide embracing modernized crime reporting to help guide public safety strategies, policy decisions and community engagement…