ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Rock Island's Deputy Chief of Police Tim McCloud has been appointed interim police chief of the Rock Island Police Department (RIPD).
McCloud takes over for former Police Chief Richard Landi, who retired on Friday, April 26 after more than 30 years with the police department.
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.
“I am pleased to appoint Tim McCloud as interim chief of police,” Rock Island City Manager Todd Thompson said in a press release. “He brings a wealth of experience and skill to the position and has the leadership qualities necessary to lead the police department.”
McCloud 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.
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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