We are pleased to announce that the Pearl Police Department Officer of the Month is Officer Alfred Jenkins. Officer Jenkins is a Pearl High School graduate and began his career in 2003 with the MS Department of Corrections. He later worked at the Jackson Police Department before starting to work at Pearl PD in 2012. He served as a Reserve Officer and a Patrol Officer before becoming the School Resource Officer at Pearl High School. In addition to working at the High School during school hours, he also works most of the after school activities including football games, track meets and band competitions. Officer Jenkins is highly respected by the staff and students at the school and is a valuable asset to our community.
The Pearl Chamber of Commerce presented Officer Jenkins with a framed certificate, a $100 Bass Pro Gift Card and a Cracker Barrel Basket complete with a meal for two. Derek Havard with McIntosh & Associates donated a $50 Moss Creek Fish House Gift Card; Bullock Investigations donated a $25 gift certificate to Sombra Mexican Restaurant; The Alumni House Sports Bar & Grill donated a gift certificate for dinner for two; The Pearl Municipal Credit Union donated a $25 Visa Gift Card; McAlister’s Deli donated a certificate for a meal for two; Firestone donated a Free Oil Change; Pizza Inn donated 2 complimentary buffet meals and Signmark donated a soft side cooler.