Jackson Police Department

10/30/2025

Tired of those non-stop, "scary" phone calls and emails?

Whether it's someone pretending to be from Social Security, Medicare, or a text about a "problem" with your account, we're here to help you fight back.

Join the Jackson Police Department for a FREE and friendly community workshop, especially for our senior residents: JPD's "Stay Safe" Guide to the Internet!

We'll skip the confusing tech-talk and give you simple, practical tips to protect your privacy and your hard-earned money.

We will cover:

✅ How to spot those tricky scam calls and emails.

✅ The "Grandparent Scam" and how to avoid it.

✅ Simple rules for shopping safely online.

✅ A live, step-by-step demo on how to remove your personal info (like your phone number) from Google.

Mark your calendars!
🗓️ WHEN: Thursday, November 6th
⏰ TIME: 10:30 AM
📍 WHERE: The Nutrition Center (1701 College Ave, Jackson, AL)

Come spend some time with us, bring a friend, and ask all your questions in a friendly, no-pressure environment. We're here to help!

10/01/2025

POSTPONED.....National Night Out 10.7.2025 ....POSTPONED...!!!!

Due to scheduling conflicts, the date of our National Night Out (NNO) event has been postponed.

We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding and continued support.

09/25/2025

🗓️2026 Calendar Fundraiser🗓️

Hello Jackson! We know how vigilant our community is about potential phone scams, and we want to thank you for always looking out for one another.

With that in mind, we want to give you a heads-up about an official and legitimate fundraiser currently underway for the Jackson Police Department.

We have partnered with Hometown Publishing to create our 2026 department calendar. Their representative, Ms. McDaniel, will be making calls to local businesses and residents to solicit funds for this project.

Our partners at Hometown Publishing know how important your trust is. In fact, Ms. McDaniel will encourage you to call our department directly if you have any questions at all concerning the legitimacy of the call.

To verify the fundraiser, please call our main office at (251) 246-4484.

The funds raised from this calendar are crucial for supporting our various community outreach programs throughout the year.

Thank you for your continued support of our department. Please share this post to help us spread the word and ensure the success of this important community project!

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09/16/2025

🚨UPDATED TRAFFIC ALERT: OVERNIGHT ROAD CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW NIGHT 🚨

Please be advised of an overnight road closure on US-43 and US-84 scheduled for tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 17th, for the transport of a "superload." 🚛💨

Details:
• What: Rolling lane closures to accommodate the transport of an oversized load.
• When: The process will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17th, at 8:30 p.m. Closures are expected to be in effect between 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and 6:00 a.m. Thursday.
• Route: The transport will start from a barge in Jackson, impacting 12 miles of US-43 North. It will then travel onto US-84 in Grove Hill and proceed 19.5 miles southeast to County Road 39 (Lena Landegger Hwy) near Claiborne.

Motorists should plan ahead for significant delays along this route and are strongly encouraged to use alternate routes during this time. Please use caution if you must travel in the area.

For the latest traffic updates, please visit ALGOtraffic.com or follow the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) social media pages.

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09/15/2025

POSTPONED.....National Night Out 10.7.2025 ....POSTPONED...!!!!
Due to a scheduling conflicts, the date of our National Night Out (NNO) event has been postponed.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding and continued support.

09/12/2025

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT & TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨

Please be advised of an upcoming temporary closure and a major traffic event affecting the City of Jackson and surrounding areas.

WHAT: Temporary Closure of the Jackson Boat Ramp.
WHEN: Starting TONIGHT, Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
PROJECTED REOPENING: Sunday morning, September 14, 2025.

The boat ramp will be closed to all public access to allow for the staging and offloading of a massive piece of industrial equipment from a barge.
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DETAILS ON THE OVERSIZED LOAD TRANSPORT
This closure is in preparation for the transport of one of the largest loads to ever move through our area. The equipment's approximate dimensions are:

• Width: 24 feet
• Height: 22 feet
• Length: 221 feet
• Weight: 700,000 lbs (350 tons)
• Vehicle: 54-wheel transporter

ROUTE & TIMING
The equipment will travel from the Jackson Boat Ramp to its destination in Perdue Hill (Monroe County).

The exact date and time for the transport have NOT yet been confirmed. However, we expect the operation will take place during the overnight hours to minimize impact on traffic.

COORDINATING AGENCIES
This complex move is being led by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). They are coordinating with the Clarke County EMA and Monroe County EMA to ensure the transport is completed safely.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
• The Jackson Boat Ramp will be inaccessible from midnight tonight until Sunday morning.
• When the transport occurs, expect significant, slow-moving traffic and potential road closures along the route.
• Please plan alternate routes and avoid the area during the designated transport time once it is announced.

We will post an update with the confirmed date, time, and specific route details as soon as they are finalized by the lead agencies.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

09/12/2025

Ladies, are you interested in learning self-defense and firearm safety?

​Join the Jackson Police Department for a free Ladies Self-Defense and Shooting Class on Saturday, October 18, 2025!

​This comprehensive class will take place in the JPD training room from 8:30am - 3:30pm and cover important topics like fi****ms laws, pistol types, and proper shooting techniques. We'll break for lunch and then head to the range for some live firing practice.

​Don't worry if you don't own a pistol—we'll have loaner guns available for the class. If you do have a pistol, please bring it and some ammunition.

​Space is limited to just 20 participants, so be sure to secure your spot! Call 251-246-4484 to register and leave your name and number.

09/12/2025

This map shows the special traffic plan for the Jackson Aggies football game, which begins at 4:00 PM on Friday, September 12, 2025.

🚦 One-Way Street
The most important change is that N. Portis Avenue will become a one-way street. All traffic must travel southbound, from W. Cedar Street toward W. Clinton Street. This designated travel route is marked with green arrows on the map.

🚧 Road Closures
Several streets immediately surrounding the stadium will be closed to through traffic. These streets are highlighted in yellow on the map and are considered "NO Travel roads".

Barricades will be in place to block access. The closed streets are:
🔴West State Street
🔴West Spruce Street
🔴Chesley Avenue
🔴West Pearl Street

Residents who live on these streets will receive passes to get through the barricades.

We wish everyone a safe and exciting time at the game!

GO AGGIES!

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. On this solemn anniversary, the Jackson Police Department stands in solidarity with our nation, reflecting on the profound impact of the tragic events that unfolded.

We pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken too soon, and we will never forget the immense bravery of the first responders—firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and countless civilians—who selflessly rushed into danger to save others. Their courage and sacrifice embody the very best of humanity.

The events of 9/11 tested the spirit of our nation, but in the face of unspeakable tragedy, we witnessed extraordinary resilience, unity, and unwavering patriotism. Let us carry forward the lessons learned and honor the memories of those we lost by continuing to foster a spirit of community, compassion, and vigilance.

Our thoughts remain with the victims, their families, and all who were affected by this day. We will .

09/06/2025

🛑TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE🛑

HEADS UP, JACKSON! A traffic shift on SR-69 began Friday, September 5th.

Please be aware of the following changes:

• The newly reconstructed ramp from northbound US-43 to SR-69 will be open.

• All northbound and southbound traffic will be required to use this new ramp.

• The ramp from SR-69 to southbound US-43 will be closed for construction.

• The temporary 3-way stop on SR-69 at the SR-69 north ramp will be removed.

Drivers are urged to use caution in this area, pay attention to all signs and traffic control devices, and be mindful of workers.

This is part of the ongoing roadway improvement project. Let's all do our part to keep the construction crews safe!

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08/23/2025

Good Morning, last night was quite a night in Jackson. Wanted to take a second to thank a few people.

First to the men and women of JPD, I’m very proud of each of you. You were dealt a tough hand and each of you rose to the occasion and kept things safe for everyone in town last night, both during and after the games. I’m very grateful to all of you, and I could not be more proud of all of you.

To JFD, we are thankful to each of you who worked with us last night. The extra eyes and hands were a tremendous help, and I appreciate that we can come together as a team in order to serve Jackson when it’s needed most.

To Sheriff Smith, and the members of Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, as always we thank you. As small agencies, we need to be able to depend on each other, and it is always such a pleasure to work with all of you.

To Enterprise Rescue, thank you! All of you were tremendous and we’re grateful for your service.

To the fans, coaches, and teams of the Jackson Aggies, Jackson Academy Eagles, Saraland Spartans, and Park Place, thank you all for your cooperation. While we’re unable to make everyone happy, each of you cooperated and helped make it a safe and successful night.

Considering the volume of foot and vehicle traffic, and the number of people coming into and out of town, it all went as smoothly as possible under the circumstances. We had only one incident in which 3 male juveniles went into an unlocked car and removed some items, but the items were recovered and 2 of the 3 arrested.
Other than that, no accidents, or incidents of any kind, related to the games.

Again, I thank you all. May God continue to guide and bless all of you!

Chief (Jerry)

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