NEW MIDLAND POLICE CHIEF ANNOUNCED

February 3, 2012 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Midland Police Department Captain in Charge Cliff Block has been named Chief of the 50-member police force, effective January 30.

Block, a 19-year member of the force, served as Police Captain in Charge after former Police Chief Gerald Ladwig retired in December 2011.

The City conducted a national search for the police department’s top post. Chief Block was selected following a comprehensive interview process involving community leaders and City staff.

“We conducted a very rigorous interview process, and found that Cliff’s skills and experience make him best suited for the position,” said City Manager Jon Lynch.  “I’m confident he will help to further enhance public safety in our community and bring an even higher level of sophistication to police service delivery.”

Chief Block joined the department in 1993 as a Patrol Officer, a position he held until 1999, when he was promoted to Police Sergeant. He has also served as Lieutenant, Administrative Lieutenant, and – most recently – Police Captain.

The new chief completed the Eastern Michigan University School of Police Staff and Command in 2001 and attended the FBI National Academy Session #229 in 2007. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in computer science in 1991 and from the Oakland Police Academy in 1992. He also has an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Delta College and received a master’s degree in public administration from Saginaw Valley State University in 2003.

For more information, contact the City Manager’s Office at 989-837-3301.

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