Terry Allbritton is no stranger to the service of others, he has dedicated his life to it. As a native Houstonian, he answered a calling born out of a sense of duty and a commitment to serving something greater than himself. He has spent the last 35 years honoring that commitment.
MILITARY SERVICE
Terry began his lifetime career of service in the United States Air Force, where he proudly served with distinction from 1988 to 1992. He was deployed to Saudi Arabia as a logistics specialist during the Desert Shield/Desert Storm war where his organizational and leadership skills were tested under the most critical of circumstances.
Terry’s focus on excellence and unwavering commitment to the mission made him an invaluable asset to the Air Force during this conflict. He worked tirelessly to maintain the timely and efficient movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies throughout the theater of operations. His efforts contributed significantly to the overall success of the military campaign and earned him numerous medals including, the Air Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
Beyond his service in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Terry continued to exemplify the core values of the Air Force throughout his military career. His leadership, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex logistical challenges left lasting impressions on his fellow service members and commanders alike.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE
After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Terry traded one uniform for another. With the same sense of duty and commitment that carried him through his military career, he joined the ranks of the Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 5 in July of 1993.
Terry began his law enforcement career as a patrol deputy, where he quickly gained a reputation as a competent and professional peace officer. Over the years, Terry served in numerous divisions including Patrol, Special Operations, Toll Road, and Parks. He quickly rose through the ranks, acquiring valuable experience in various roles, including investigations, community policing, and leadership positions. Terry was promoted to the rank of Chief in June of 2016.
While serving on the Toll Road, the skills he developed in the Air Force were once again tapped into as he was consulted on numerous roadway and highway design and construction projects. Some of these include the widening of the Katy Freeway, the Sam Houston Tollway, and the future Toll Bridge Project. His input greatly assisted in the current infrastructure that helps millions of Houstonians reach their destinations daily.
Throughout Terry’s career, both in the Air Force and Precinct 5, he demonstrated a level of professionalism, matched by proficiency, that instilled confidence in those around him. It was this confidence that led Constable Heap to appoint Terry to the role of Chief Financial Officer for the department.
Maintaining the budget for the second largest Constable’s agency in the country, a department with over 500 employees and assets valued at over 250 million dollars was no simple task. Once again Terry proved that he was the right person for the job.
Despite his position as a Chief, one of the senior command staff members and a respected leader with incredible responsibilities placed on him, Terry has remained humble and considers himself just part of the team. It’s not uncommon to find him rolling up his sleeves and helping with tasks that could easily be assigned to others.
Whether it’s helping with a downed piece of equipment or hooking up a trailer, loading the equipment, then transporting it himself to be worked on, Terry is always willing to help. He often takes personal time to assist with community events and is readily available to stand in as the Constable’s representative when called to do so.
AS A LEADER
The Precinct 5 Constable’s office has worked hard through the years to establish a reputation as one of the most professional, effective, and respected law enforcement agencies, not only in Texas, but across the Country. It has achieved this distinction through the hard work of the men and women who wear the Precinct 5 badge and leadership of those like Chief Terry Allbritton. Continuing the innovative practices that have built the departments legacy, is something Terry is committed to.
But Terry would be the first to tell you that the goal is not building a reputation or legacy, those are means to the end. The goal is pushing the department to be the best it can be in order to provide the level of service that all the residents of Precinct 5 deserve.
Terry is deeply invested in the community, it’s safety and development, after all he is a resident raising his own family in the Precinct. Recognizing the interconnectedness of public safety and community well-being, Terry actively promotes local initiatives aimed at developing community partnerships, improving education, enhancing public safety and strengthening social services within Precinct 5.
Fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the diverse communities that exist within the precinct is a commitment Terry Allbritton strongly believes in. Understanding the power of community-oriented policing, Terry is committed to building trust and collaboration between law enforcement officers and those they serve. For more information Click Here.
AS A RESIDENT OF PRECINCT 5
Terry is not only a lifelong public servant, he’s a husband and a father. He and his wife Camilla have been married for 28 years and have four beautiful children. Terry has lived in various communities within Precinct 5 throughout most of his childhood and is now raising his own family in the precinct. This has left Terry with a profound understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges the local community faces.
AS A CANDIDATE
Terry Allbritton’s candidacy is built on a foundation of experience, integrity, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. By combining a strong law enforcement background with a commitment to community engagement and progressive policies, Terry Allbritton is the candidate uniquely positioned to lead Harris County Constable Precinct 5 into a safer and more prosperous future.
It is for these reasons that he is endorsed and backed by the current Constable Ted Heap.
Remember on election day to go all the way to the end of the ballot and vote for Terry Allbritton as your next Harris County Precinct 5 Constable.
THE ROAD AHEAD
For decades law enforcement has moved ever closer to a policy of Community oriented policing, but what exactly does that mean? It’s a philosophy that law enforcement’s effectiveness depends on more than simply making arrests. It’s engaging with the community on a level that promotes trust and wellbeing for everyone. To Terry Allbritton, it’s a road map to a department focused on continued improvement, and a stronger, safer community for us all. What does community policing look like to Terry?
Hiring Standards:
It begins with the quality of candidates for new deputies. Terry will not compromise the quality of a new deputy to satisfy an opening in positions. Maintaining the highest hiring standards is critical to the foundational professionalism of any department.
Training and Professional Development:
Investing in ongoing training is the next step in ensuring Precinct 5 is fielding the best deputies possible. Training in areas such as de-escalation, cultural diversity, use of force and crisis intervention are just a few of the critical requirements that ensure deputies are equipped to handle diverse situations with competence, professionalism, and empathy. Precinct 5 has routinely conducted training that far exceeds state requirements and Terry intends to keep it that way.
Technology and Data Analysis:
Leveraging the latest technologies and data analysis Terry is focused on enhancing a deputy’s effectiveness, identifying and predicting criminal trends, reducing response times, and aiding in resource allocation in order to effectively fight crime.
Transparency and Accountability:
Before any community policing practices can be effective, transparency and accountability must be a priority. Terry is committed to accomplishing this by communicating openly with the community about policies, procedures, and incidents. He is committed to establishing and maintaining accountability to ensure fair and just policing practices for everyone.
Proactive Crime Prevention:
Terry understands that a proactive law enforcement response is much better than a reactive response. Crime prevention initiatives focus on addressing the root cause of criminal activity. This includes targeted initiatives focused on reducing crime, working closely with at risk populations to identify problems and needs, and providing resources and education that address them.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives:
These initiatives are achieved by promoting diversity within the department as well as implementing policies that ensure fair and unbiased treatment for all residents, regardless of their background. Terry is committed to continuing an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of the community.
Community Collaboration:
Terry is intent on building partnerships with local community organizations, nonprofits, and social services to address the broader social issues that contribute to crime. Bringing these assets together and working collaboratively will help ensure that resources and support reach those in need.
Victims Assistance Program:
The Precinct 5 Victim Assistance Unit was started in 2016. Enhancing services for victims of crime, including counseling, legal assistance, and other support mechanisms has been their mission ever since. Terry will continue to prioritize the well-being and recovery of those affected by criminal incidents through this vital service.
Community Outreach:
Fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the diverse communities within Precinct 5 is something Terry Allbritton strongly believes in. Precinct 5’s Community Relations division is currently under Terry’s command where he, not only oversees its efforts, but often directly assists.
Youth Programs:
Understanding that law enforcement’s relationship with the community of tomorrow, rests with the youth of today, Terry is committed to a robust Youth program. Engaging with local schools and youth organizations, developing programs that foster positive relationships between law enforcement and young people, and providing educational resources and mentorship opportunities all help to steer our children and teens away from criminal activities.
Some of the current youth programs include:
Teen Police Academy
Department Internship
Life Lessons 101
Driving Safety Program
Internet Dangers Awareness
Beginner Bicycle Training
Stranger Danger
Two additional programs that are in the developmental phase.
Explorer Program
Mentoring Program
Emergency Preparedness:
If Hurricane Harvey taught Harris County anything, it’s that one can never be too prepared. Collaborating with other public safety agencies and community organizations to develop and implement comprehensive emergency preparedness plans remains a priority for Terry.
