Tim McCloud, a 30-year veteran of the Rock Island Police Department, has been named as its interim police chief.
The announcement was made by Rock Island City Manager Todd Thompson in a news release Monday, April 29, and is effective immediately.
Mr. McCloud takes over for Chief Richard Landi, who retired Friday, April 26, from the Rock Island Police Department. (see more on Mr. Landi here.)
“He brings a wealth of experience and skill to the position and has the leadership qualities necessary to lead the police department,” Mr. Thompson said of Mr. McCloud, who was serving as deputy chief of police.
Interim Chief McCloud began his law enforcement career with the Rock Island Police Department in April of 1994. He rose through the ranks of the police department, serving as detective from 2002 to 2006, sergeant from 2006 to 2009, and lieutenant from 2009 until 2021 when he was appointed as deputy chief of police.
Over his 30-year tenure with the Rock Island Police Department, Mr. McCloud has served in a variety of 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.
He obtained a master’s degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University in 2010. He is a 2013 graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, class No. 254, and obtained certification through the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police in 2020.
