Corinth MS

Chief Landon Tucker

2837 S Harper Rd, Corinth, MS 38834
662-286-3377
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A 1998 graduate of Kossuth High School, Tucker is a captain in the Mississippi Army National Guard. During his 23 years with the Guard, he has been deployed to Iraq three times – 2005, 2009 and 2010. The first trip overseas helped him decide on a career in law enforcement.

“In the 2005 deployment, I had a friend who was with the Southaven Police Department,” Tucker said. “We just talked about being a police officer so much that I knew that's what I wanted to do. I found it interesting, and I wanted to help people. It was something that reached out to me.”

During a two-week leave from Iraq, he stopped by the police department and filled out an application. He returned home in December 2005 and was hired as a jailer the next month. By April, he was at the state police academy in Pearl. He graduated in June 2006 and went to work patrolling the streets.

Before becoming Corinth's chief of police, Tucker's entire 16-year career in law enforcement was spent in the patrol division. Starting off as a patrolman, he worked his way up to sergeant and then lieutenant. He was the captain over the patrol division when he decided to run for chief.

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Located in Northeast Mississippi, Corinth is a vibrant community that attracts people from all walks of life with its history, hospitality, and hometown feel. From young families to retirees, Corinth offers amenities for everyone including top rated school systems, parks and trails, and a lively downtown district. If you've heard of Corinth, Mississippi, you probably know that we are deeply rooted in Civil War and railroad history. Sometimes called the “Crossroads of the South”, Corinth provides a small town atmosphere while offering easy access to larger areas such as Memphis, Nashville, and Birmingham. It is also located just minutes away from Pickwick Lake. Come say, "Hello!" You'll be glad you did.