Along with the creation of the Crime Stoppers Division in July 1996, the passage of Mississippi Codes § 45-39-1 through § 45-39-13 also established the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council. The Council is composed of five persons appointed by the Governor.

The Current Crime Stoppers Advisory Council members are set out as follows:

  • Hon. Michael Guest
    Rankin County
    601-825-1472
    guestlaw@bellsouth.net
  • Mr. Jim Moser
    Hinds County
    601-260-3018
    jmoserjr@aol.com
  • Sheriff Mark B. Shepherd
    Pike County
    601-551-8899
    marks@co.pike.ms.us
  • Mr. Steve Pickett
    Hinds County
    601-260-9876
    stevenpickett@yahoo.com
  • Brandon Payne
    Harrison County
    228-697-3636
    Brandon@brandonpayne.com