Hinds’ McMillin an experienced hand for Parole Board
Gov. Phil Bryant’s choice of former Hinds County sheriff and Jackson police chief Malcolm McMillin as the new chairman of the state Parole Board is one that empowers a career law enforcement officer who also has had to deal with the realities of jail overcrowding and management.
McMillin succeeds Shannon Warnock of Ridgeland, who has a law degree but whose background was in economic development. Warnock stepped down in order to care for her mother.
The burly former sheriff is no stranger to tough decisions and no stranger to conflict and controversy. During his five terms as Hinds County’s top law enforcement office, McMillin battled the Hinds County Board of Supervisors over budget disagreements, jail overcrowding and jail funding.
Sid Salter
4/3/12
Magnolia Tribune
