Robert Harold:
CLASS OF 1961
Sumner High SchoolClass of 1961
St. louis, MO
Riddick Elementary SchoolClass of 1959
St. louis, MO
Simmons Elementary SchoolClass of 1954
St. louis, MO
Robert's Story
Life
Chief Robert L. Harold was born September 5, 1942 in St. Louis MO, and grew up in St. Louis. Robert did not start his law enforcement career until after serving his country in the United States Army for twenty-six (26) years and retired as Sergeant Major. Robert started in Law Enforcement while still on active duty. While stationed at Ft. Hood in August 1982, he started his Law Enforcement career as a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Bellmead, Texas. Robert was the first African American to be hired as a Police Officer in the City of Bellmead. Robert retired in August 1985 and was hired as the City's first black full time officer. After three (3) years, Robert was hired by Baylor University, and again was the first African American to work for the Baylor Department of Public Safety and was promoted to the rank of Patrol Sergeant. In 1989 Robert went to work as a Drug Abuse Resistance Education Officer (DARE) for the McLennan County Sheriff's Depa...Expand for more
rtment. In October 1990, Robert was selected to be the Chief of Police in the City of Bellmead, Texas.
Robert and his wife, Mary Ann have nine (9) children, twenty-seven (27) grandchildren, and nine (9) great grandchildren. Robert and his wife are members of the Community Baptist Church where Robert serves on the Ushers Board. Robert is also Past President of the Bellmead Lions Club.
Robert is actively involved in the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), International Police Association (IPA), a member in the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), National and Texas State DARE Association, and the Minority Peace Officers Alliance.
Robert has received numerous Civic Awards including: THE MAN OF THE YEAR from the Regular Fellows Social Club, OUTSTANDING LION OF THE YEAR AWARD, POLICE COMMENDATION, MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD, COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD, AND GOOD CONDUCT AWARD.
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