Lieutenant B. Todd Clingenpeel
VCPI is pleased to announce Lieutenant B. Todd Clingenpeel of the Roanoke City Police Department as the recipient of the 2007 Instructor of the Year award.  Lt. Clingenpeel’s dedication to providing outstanding training to Virginia’s law enforcement professionals, along with years of experience and expertise are just some of the criteria that have contributed to his earning this prestigious award.

In 2007, Lt. Clingenpeel instructed nine courses through VCPI, covering every region of the state, which translates to 134 hours of classroom instruction, not including hours of travel and preparation time.  Todd trained more than 250 law enforcement professionals representing 57 local, state and federal organizations, earning a near-perfect overall evaluation average of 4.905 on a five-point scale.  He currently teaches a wide variety of VCPI courses including Problem Solving, Community Policing in the 21st Century, Patrol Drug Interdiction, Code Enforcement, and The Search Warrant Process. 

For the past five years, those who have attended Todd’s courses comment on his professionalism and energy.  Year after year, course after course, participants share with us how they are able to relate positively to his approachable, relaxed instructional style, often referring to him as “polite, friendly, professional, respectful and funny.”  Todd always encourages his students to ask questions, to engage in open discussions, to share ideas and best practices, and to network with other professionals at every opportunity.

“(Todd) Clingenpeel was one of the best instructors I have had in 18 years of law enforcement.”

“I appreciate an instructor like Todd.  He has a demeanor about him that keeps the class involved and interested.  He's NOT boring.  Subject information was well digested because of his teaching skills.  Excellent Instructor!”

VCPI frequently relies on Todd as a subject matter expert when developing new courses and products, as well as when updating existing curriculum.  He has traveled within and outside of Virginia on behalf of VCPI, attending training and compiling resources and information to keep courses current, and to add value to VCPI programs.  Since 2002, he has referred numerous talented instructors, expanding the knowledge and expertise of the VCPI instructor cadre, while furthering the professional development opportunities of his colleagues.

Lt. Clingenpeel has been with the Roanoke Police Department since August 1986. He is currently assigned as a Zone Commander.  His duties associated with this assignment include: oversight and management of all crime control strategies for one quadrant of the City; development and administration of community policing operations; development of daily action plans; daily crime analysis reviews; and the coordination of appropriate police response to problems within his area of supervision.  His past supervisory assignments include command and supervision of: Vice/Narcotics Unit; Professional Standards Unit; Community Policing Unit; Street Crimes Unit; Patrol Bureau; and, Accreditation.  Todd founded the Roanoke Police Cyclist Program in October 1993, and he has been a certified instructor through the International Police Mountain Bike Association since 1994.  In addition, he assists with the City Manager's Multi-Cultural training programs and helped establish the City of Roanoke's Code Enforcement Team to better address problem properties within city limits.

VCPI is truly grateful for the tremendous amount of time, energy and commitment Todd dedicateds to his profession.  We are honored to work with him, and we have the utmost respect for the service he provides Virginia's law enforcement professionals.