Glenn Heights welcomes new police chief

GLENN HEIGHTS – The city of Glenn Heights welcomed Dr. Glyn Horn in early March to take the role of chief of police in that city.

Chief Horn brings to the role a series of diverse experiences from his years in leadership and policing. 

Before accepting the role of Chief in Glenn Heights Horn said, “Before assuming my role in Glenn Heights, I worked for the Regional Transportation District in Denver, CO. When I was initially hired, I served as the Deputy Chief of Patrol and Security Operations. I was later appointed, and served, as the Acting Chief of Police before being hired by the City of Glenn Heights.”

He initially began his career with the City of Stafford, TX, southwest of Houston. He served there 16 years, with seven of those years as the city’s Assistant Chief of Police. Taking a step back even further, he was a security guard for the University of Texas Police Department in the Houston Medical Center where he said he had daily interactions with police officers. 

“That sparked my passion,” Horn said. “That experience motivated me to enroll in the police academy, and I haven’t looked back since.” 

Horn said he took the Police Chief role in Glenn Heights because the city stood out to him in a way that no other opportunity ever has.

“I feel a deep, genuine connection,” he explained. “From my interactions with the executive leadership team, staff members, and the community, it’s evident that Glenn Heights is where I am meant to be. My strong sense of faith reinforces my belief that my path is clearly defined and my steps are ordered.”

With his taking the new role, Horn is bringing much to the city in a public safety role. He has a track record of transforming organizations and he also explained his leadership style is to create transparent environments that drive team development and enhance trust in leadership. 

“My unwavering commitment to transparency in community engagement, communication, and actions is essential for building and maintaining trust within our ranks and with the public,” he said. “I embody the spirit of a cop’s cop while also being a Chief the community can trust and rely on confidently.”

As for his future goals with Glenn Heights, Horn articulated that he is passionately committed to implementing One-by-One Policing at the Glenn Heights PD.  

“This philosophy firmly asserts that our primary responsibility is to serve the entire community,” he concluded. “By focusing on individuals, we recognize that each person and their circumstances are unique. When we execute this approach effectively, we can transform our environment into one that is safe and secure, enabling everyone to thrive. I am confident that we can make a significant impact through this method.”