Police Department

Commanding Officers

As one of the best-trained and most well-educated police departments in the State, we are glad to have some of the finest officers at the top of the Jackson Police Department’s ranks. These men have proven that they will go above and beyond the call of duty to provide the best law enforcement protection to the citizens of the community in which they serve. Click on an officer to learn more about their policing career and community involvement outside the Department.

Matthew Heins - Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Matthew Heins

Biography
John Holda - Deputy Chief of Police
Deputy Chief of Police
John Holda

Biography
Chris Simpson - Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Christopher Simpson

Biography
Elmer Hitt - Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Elmer Hitt

Biography

Portraits courtesy of Rod Soat Photography