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Black History Alumni Spotlight: Stories of Influence & Achievement: Shirlene Anderson: Trailblazer in Law Enforcement

February 28, 2025

By Donell Maxie, Communication and Marketing Director

Shirlene Anderson, a 1975 graduate of Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU), has etched her name into history as a trailblazer in law enforcement. She broke barriers as the first Black female agent of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) and later as the first female chief of police for the City of Jackson. Her career, spanning over thirty years,...