Candace Young is a Lieutenant with the Biloxi Police Department, where she serves as the Public Information Officer and Supervisor of the Professional Standards & Training Unit. With over 12 years of law enforcement experience, Lieutenant Young’s background is rooted in investigations, with 8 of those years dedicated to that discipline. She served as a Detective at her previous agency before transferring to Biloxi in 2018. Lieutenant Young spent a number of years in the Crime Scene Unit, ultimately overseeing the unit as Sergeant before transitioning to her current role, which includes supervising Internal Affairs and Administrative Investigations as part of her broader responsibilities within the Professional Standards & Training Unit. In addition to her investigative work, she is a certified instructor in multiple disciplines, including Active Shooter Response and Tactical Emergency Medical Care.

Lieutenant Young holds a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science with an emphasis in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a Certified Master Public Information Officer (PIO), Certified Crime Scene Investigator, Certified Internal Affairs Investigator, and an Advanced CVSA Examiner. She is also a 2024 graduate of the School of Police Staff & Command at Northwestern University.

Committed to continuous professional growth, Lieutenant Young now leads several core functions within the department. Her responsibilities include overseeing Internal Affairs, Training, Field Training, Accreditation, Recruitment & Retention, and Public & Media Relations. She also supervises the department’s CVSA Examiners, leads the Bicycle Team as a collateral duty, and mentors local youth through the Public Safety Cadet program, helping them build leadership skills, discipline, and community awareness.

With a passion for bridging the gap between law enforcement and the public, Lieutenant Young focuses on transparent, timely, and strategic communication; especially when it matters most.