Carlos Wilson was promoted to captain of the Training and Public Relations divisions at the Olive Branch Police Department, according to a post published by the department. Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams, the Board of Aldermen and Police Chief Carlos E. Garcia recognized Wilson on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
Wilson began his law enforcement career with the department in June 2012 as a patrol officer after graduating from the University of Mississippi. He received a master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2014, the department said.
Wilson serves on the department’s S.W.A.T. team as a team leader and is also a member of its Honor Guard. He currently works in the Public Relations and Training Division, where the department said he has helped strengthen relationships between police and the community and has played a role in developing, mentoring and training officers.
The department attributed Wilson’s promotion to his commitment to protecting and serving Olive Branch residents, leadership abilities and dedication to professionalism.
