Access to Port Facilities by Local and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies

Access to Port Facilities by Local and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies 9479638.2 Port Authority Department persons staffing entry/exit control points shall not challenge Law Enforcement on official duty but will notify Port Operations. These agencies include Gulfport Police Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, and Customs Border Patrol Management. A. Members of these departments driving marked vehicles will be granted unchallenged access to Port property while on official duty. B. Members of these departments identifying themselves after being challenged and driving unmarked vehicles will be granted access to Port property without further questioning. MSPA Deputy Director of Operations and the Facility Security Officer shall be notified as soon as practical as to the presence of any officer on-site. C. Vehicles being operated by members of these departments are exempt from all inspection when departing Port property. D. Members of these departments are granted total authority to bear arms without question while on Port property.