Chief Deputy Thornton Promoted

Chief Deputy Dwayne Thornton has been promoted to Rankin County Undersheriff. Undersheriff Thornton is a 24 year veteran of the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office. Thornton attended Pearl High School and Hinds Community College. Thornton began his career as a reserve deputy and has moved up steadily through the ranks. Undersheriff Thornton has served as a detention officer, deputy sheriff, investigator, chief investigator, and most recently as chief deputy of patrol. As Undersheriff, Thornton will oversee the day to day operations of all divisions of the sheriff’s office. Undersheriff Thornton will also be over the budget and purchasing of the sheriff’s office.