About Matt
Educational Background
Professional Background
Professional Background
- Graduate / Diploma- Pascagoula High School
- Graduate / Associate of Arts - Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- Graduate / Bachelor of University Studies - University of Southern Mississippi
- Graduate / Master of Science / Criminal Justice - William Carey University
- Enrolled / Doctorate of Higher Education Administration - University of So
- Graduate / Diploma- Pascagoula High School
- Graduate / Associate of Arts - Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- Graduate / Bachelor of University Studies - University of Southern Mississippi
- Graduate / Master of Science / Criminal Justice - William Carey University
- Enrolled / Doctorate of Higher Education Administration - University of Southern Mississippi
- Graduate - Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy
- Graduate - United States Army Basic Training
Professional Background
Professional Background
Professional Background
Matt Hoggatt is a twenty year veteran of Jackson County law enforcement, and a seven year veteran of the Mississippi Army National Guard. As a career law enforcement officer, Matt specialized in the fields of felony investigations, school resource, crime prevention, and public relations. Matt has a vast amount of experience in criminal j
Matt Hoggatt is a twenty year veteran of Jackson County law enforcement, and a seven year veteran of the Mississippi Army National Guard. As a career law enforcement officer, Matt specialized in the fields of felony investigations, school resource, crime prevention, and public relations. Matt has a vast amount of experience in criminal justice as a law enforcement officer, an academic scholar, and a college instructor.
During his career, Matt has organized and hosted numerous neighborhood watch meetings, youth events, and public speaking engagements. Matt believes a strong relationship with public, is vital to criminal justice.
Matt has served on the board of directors for the Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, as well as the Mississippi Division of the International Association of Identification (MDIAI). Matt holds a bachelor degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master of Science degree in criminal justice from William Carey University.
Personal Background
Professional Background
Personal Background
Matt is a lifelong Jackson County resident, who grew up in Gautier Mississippi. Matt's parents, Allen and Paulette Hoggatt are retired teachers from the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. Matt has one sister, Allison who works as a financial executive in Jackson, MS. Matt and his wife Brandy have three children, Bryce, Brianna and Bayle
Matt is a lifelong Jackson County resident, who grew up in Gautier Mississippi. Matt's parents, Allen and Paulette Hoggatt are retired teachers from the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. Matt has one sister, Allison who works as a financial executive in Jackson, MS. Matt and his wife Brandy have three children, Bryce, Brianna and Bayleigh. Matt has volunteered with events around Jackson County such as the Gautier Mullet Festival and the Mississippi Songwriter's Festival.
Matt is also an award winning singer/songwriter who worked with Jimmy Buffett for several years, including a broadcasting career on Sirius XM Satellite Radio.