Citizen Report No. 1780154423 - 2129486221

Tadd Pitts

Mississippi Highway Patrol

1900 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue

Jackson, Mississippi 39216

(601) 987-1212

[email protected]

https://www.dps.sta…

Date of Offense

May 18, 2026

Offense(s)

On Duty

Abuse of Authority

Command Misconduct

Cooperative Misconduct

Conduct Unbecoming

Statement

While on the BLEOST Board he helped to secretly remove Anthony Chancelor from their board.

Anthony Chancelor was secretly removed from the Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training (BLEOST) in May 2026. The removal was reportedly due to concerns over his public outbursts and erratic behavior, which the board deemed a threat to the public interest.
However, the public was not notified, and his certifications were not restricted or revoked, despite the board’s stated concerns

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