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McClelland, Jr. is a native of Center, Texas and holds the Master of Arts Degree in Sociology and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He also holds Professional Training and Licenses as a Certified Law Enforcement Training Instructor and Master Peace Officer Certification.
Mr. McClelland began his law enforcement career when he was sworn in as a police officer with the Houston Police Department, the fourth largest police force in the nation, in September 1977. During his 39 years of service to the City of Houston, he rose through the ranks from the position of officer, Assistant Chief of Police, Executive Assistant Chief of Police and to the Chief of the Houston Police appointed in April 2010 by Mayor Anise Parker.
Mr. McClelland is a proponent of community-based policing and enhanced crime reduction strategies through the use of technology. During his extensive police career, he was known for his excellent ability to communicate and coordinate with a diverse group of personnel at all levels of organization; deep rooted in mentorship and training.
His management experience touched virtually every aspect of law enforcement throughout his career. McClelland was a well-respected figure in the community who has served this city well and has many accomplishments of which to be proud.
Chief McClelland managed the fifth largest police agency in the nation with a budget of more than $825 million and a staff of 5,400 sworn officers and 1,400 civilian employees. Whether it is creating new programs aimed at encouraging positive interaction with Houston’s youth, organizing a town hall where residents have the opportunity to ask questions or simply sharing a cup of coffee with residents, Chief McClelland made it a point to focus on taking HPD to the community it serves. The city’s crime rate during his tenure is lower than it was for the previous six years and citizen complaints filed against our officers are at a record low.
McClelland cites the city’s lower crime rate, stewardship of financial resources and improved community relations of HPD as his most cherished accomplishments. He is also personally proud of having been able to convince former Mayor Parker and City Council to name HPD headquarters after Officer Edward A. Thomas, one of HPD’s first African American officers and the department’s longest serving officer.
After much deep personal thought and consultation with his family, McClelland offered his retirement resignation from HPD, effective February 26, 2016. “It was not an easy decision, but I know it is the right decision for me personally. I am leaving HPD in a better place than it was six years ago,” lamented McClelland.
He is the recipient of several awards and recognition to include Distinguished Alumni Award - University of Houston Clear Lake 2005, NAACP ALEX Award 2000, Mayors Meritorious Service Award 1996, 2003 and the Chief of Police Commendations 1992.
Since leaving the force, McClelland became an Independent Consultant and provides services in Human Capital Management, Technology Implementation, Strategic Planning, Superior Communication and Business Acumen for the community at large.
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