Edward Walley

Insightful Captain with 15 years of experience in Law Enforcement and commitment to maintaining high levels of safety and organization. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.

I have had supervisory roles since the beginning of my career. I have led numerous tactical teams and supervised basic patrol and narcotic units. I stand as a leader and role model for others to follow. I sit on the board for the Hancock Leadership Class.

· State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Certified

· High risk warrant and execution levels 1 and 2

· K9 handler patrol function and narcotic detection

· First aid and CPR certified

· Operational skills for Law enforcement

· K-9 Decoy and Aggression training Certification

· Firearms Instructor through NRA (handgun, shotgun and patrol rifle)

· Firearms Instructor Patrol Rifle

· Use of Force and Legal Aspect Training

· Controlled Force Instructor

· Defensive Tactics and Small Seam movement Instructor

· Taser Instructor Certified

· Less Lethal Instructor

· FEMA: Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks

· FEMA: Field Force Operations

· Multi jurisdictional Task Force Commanders training

· Active Shooter Instructor from FLETC

· CRASE Instructor through ALERT

· Driving Instructor

· Tactical Officer Survival School Handguns, rifle and combat shooting instructors.

· Certified State of Mississippi Instructor

· K9 Unit Supervisor Class

· State of Mississippi Fire Fighter

During my time with the Hancock County Sheriff's Office i have played a vital role with the building of relationships between our school district. For the past five years I have worked closely with the Hancock County School District, Bay/Waveland School District, Our Lady Academy and Holy Trinity Elementary. During this time, we have improved security, threat assessments, equipment and training. I have overseen the School Resource Officer's and all school related functions to include athletic events and graduation's.