Tim McCloud approved as Rock Island Chief of Police

Tim McCloud approved as Rock Island Chief of Police

The Rock island City Council approved Tim McCloud to be the city’s new police chief.

McCloud had been the interim chief since Rock Island Police Department when chief Richard Landi retired. McCloud took the oath of office at the Rock island City Council meeting May 20. McCloud started his law enforcement career with the Rock Island Police Department 30 years ago. He served as detective from 2002-2006, sergeant from 2006-2009 and lieutenant from 2009-2021, when he was appointed as deputy chief of police.

McCloud has also served as commander of the Juvenile Investigations Unit and commander of the Honor Guard.

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