ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Rock Island Police Department Interim Police Chief Tim McCloud has been selected to become Chief of Police.
McCloud will become Chief of Police, pending approval by the city council on Monday, May 20. He will be sworn in following approval.
“Tim McCloud will serve as a strong and reliable chief of police for the City of Rock Island,” Rock Island City Manager Todd Thompson said. “He brings three decades of experience, integrity, vision and collaboration to the job. His approach to community policing and leadership will serve the department and community well.”
Chief McCloud began his career with the RIPD in April of 1994, rising to the position of detective in 2002-2006, sergeant from 2006-2009, lieutenant from 2009-2021 and deputy chief of police since 2021.
He has served the RIPD in numerous roles, including narcotics and vice officer; field training officer; range officer; emergency response team member; methamphetamine response team member; detective; Rock Island High School liaison; commander of the Juvenile Investigations Unit; commander of the Honor Guard; agent in the Office of Professional Standards; accreditation manager; commander of the Technical Services Division; commander of the Criminal Investigations Division; and watch commander for the Patrol Division.
“I consider it to be the highest honor and privilege of my career to be serving as your chief of police,” McCloud said. “I look forward to strengthening our partnership with the members of this great community to help make Rock Island the safest it’s ever been.”
McCloud holds a Master's Degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University and is a 2013 graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy.
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