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Flowood accepts police chief's retirement; appoints interim chief

Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Flowood · May 1, 2026
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Summary

Chief Richie McCluskey's retirement effective May 31 was accepted May 21 and the board appointed Assistant Chief Ricky McMillan as interim police chief; the board also approved a resolution allowing sale of McCluskey's issued sidearm under state statute.

At its May 21 meeting the Flowood Board of Aldermen accepted the retirement of Police Chief Richie McCluskey, effective May 31, and appointed Assistant Chief Ricky McMillan as Interim Police Chief.

The board approved a resolution authorizing the sale of McCluskey's issued police sidearm in compliance with Miss. Code Ann. §45-9-131. The acceptance of the retirement and the interim appointment were recorded on the consent agenda and approved unanimously. The city clerk and police department are responsible for processing retirement paperwork and effectuating the interim appointment before the effective retirement date.

The minutes do not record any dissent or objection. The board recorded that the action complied with applicable state statute governing disposition of issued firearms when appropriate.