Dr. Glynell Horn Jr.

Dr. Glynell Horn Jr. is a dynamic and accomplished law enforcement professional from Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in public safety. He launched his career as a patrol officer with the Stafford Police Department and quickly ascended to Assistant Chief of Police. His journey continued at the Regional Transportation District (RTD) Police Department in Colorado, where he excelled as Deputy Chief of Patrol and Security Operations and served as Acting Chief of Police and in Emergency Management, ultimately becoming the Chief of Police in Glenn Heights. 

Glynell is unwavering in his belief that policing is fundamentally about serving the community and instilling a profound sense of safety and security. His strategic vision for community safety prioritizes crime prevention and reduction, organizational excellence, and active citizen engagement. A natural leader, he adeptly influences others to navigate complex challenges and forges strong, meaningful relationships. His restorative approach to problem-solving and process enhancement has consistently delivered impressive results, such as reducing criminal activity, fostering departmental buy-in for innovative policies, and optimizing resource allocation. 

As a champion of strong organizational culture, Glynell is fiercely committed to creating transparent environments that foster employee development and inspire trust in leadership. His guiding principle, "Productivity inspires credibility," is evident in his everyday actions. He fosters employee success by enhancing training programs, expanding professional development opportunities, implementing consistent evaluation processes, and actively seeking input from team members. By leveraging individual strengths through effective delegation, he empowers his team to excel. Glynell recognizes the invaluable role of mentoring in leadership development and prioritizes providing exceptional mentorship to his colleagues. 

Glynell strongly commits to transparency in community engagement, communication, and actions, which is vital for building and maintaining trust. He understands that building and maintaining trust is a continuous journey that requires dedication and integrity. He takes this responsibility seriously, recognizing that each day presents opportunities to cultivate the public's trust. 

An achievement-driven lifelong learner, Glynell values the power of education. He began his academic journey immediately after high school at Houston Community College and later attended the police academy at HCC's northeast campus. After earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Houston-Downtown, he pursued and successfully achieved a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University over a decade later. He actively encourages his colleagues to pursue their educational goals, firmly believing in its transformative power. 

In his spare time, Glynell enjoys audiobooks, traveling, and spending quality time with family. He actively engages with several professional organizations, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Texas Police Chief's Association, the National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives, and the Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas. Additionally, he volunteers with Meals on Wheels and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to positively impacting the community.