About Clyde A. Isley
- Clyde chose Mount Vernon as his home almost forty years ago.
- Clyde raised his family, owns a home and LOVES living in Mount Vernon.
Clyde’s academic background affirms expertise to bring real transparency, accountability and modernity to City Hall.
- BA, Business Administration and Computer Science (Pace University)
- MPA, Master of Public Administration (Pace University)
Clyde’s strong track record assures Mount Vernon real experience, proven leadership and accomplishments for tangible change.
Detective Sergeant, New York Police Department:
- Directed investigative unit of Civilian Complaint Review Board
- Detective Investigator within Homicide, Narcotics, Bias Incident, Sex Crimes and others
- Managed patrol unit activities as Patrol Supervisor in a one million person police precinct
- Member of Police Benevolent Association and Sergeants Benevolent Association
Police Commissioner, Mount Vernon Police Department
Successful anti-corruption investigation with FBI resulting in two awards from the FBI:
- FBI’s New York Field Office’s Outstanding Leadership Award; and,
- FBI Director’s Award for Exceptional Public Service (highest civilian honor by FBI, awarded once annually and personally by the FBI Director)
As Police Commissioner of Mount Vernon, Clyde also:
- Created Mount Vernon’s first community policing program and obtained a $750,000 grant from the Department of Justice to support the program
- Developed Gang Related Intervention Program (GRIP) to eliminate gang violence/involvement in Mount Vernon in collaboration with the Westchester County Probation Department.
- Implemented department-wide annual evaluations for all personnel from civilian to Chief of Police
- Established Office of Internal Affairs
Dean of Administration & Finance, Hostos Community College:
As Chief Financial Officer, Clyde was responsible for strategic financial planning, budget development and management, and, revenue/expense forecasting. Clyde also:
- Reorganized the Information Technology department and supervised data system upgrade
- Implemented the Student Information Management System
- Created professional development programs with a focus on cross-training and skills development to improve workforce preparedness.
Deputy Commissioner, Westchester County Department of Corrections:
Appointed by County Executive Andy Spano, Clyde was responsible for direction and administration of Corrections Department including: :
- Preparation and administration of $160 million annual operating budget;
- Development of department policy;
- Strategic planning and emergency preparedness; and,
- Organizational, educational and rehabilitation programs
As Deputy Commissioner, Clyde also:
- Revised Inmate Program Services to improve recidivism
- Chaired committee to update department-wide operating manual
- Strategic planning and emergency preparedness; and,
- Developed new staffing policy which helped reduce costs without cutting staff
