Deputy Chief Chad A. Clark is a 32-year law enforcement veteran serving as Chief of Operations, overseeing all enforcement operations of the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office, including Patrol, Traffic, Narcotics, Investigations, and Special Operations. Chad has advanced from Patrol Deputy to Deputy Chief, accumulating experience across every major division of the SBSO. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and completed the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar.
During his tenure as Major commanding the Special Investigations Division (SID), Clark led major operations against illegal drug trade and heroin distribution networks across St. Bernard Parish, frequently collaborating with joint task forces alongside local deputies, the DEA, and Louisiana State Police. In addition to strict enforcement, he strongly advocates for drug prevention and early childhood education through the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. Emphasizing that law enforcement "can't arrest ourselves out of this problem," Clark regularly engages with students and parents regarding early warning signs of addiction and community resources like the parish's 271-DOPE hotline. He also works with local leadership on public safety projects, such as establishing trail safety ordinance signage with Parish President Louis Pomes.
Clark and his wife, Denise, have three children and one grandchild.
Community Involvement
- St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce: Serves on the Board of Directors representing the Sheriff's Office.
- Autism & Youth Advocacy: Donated private land access and alligator harvest tags with his brother for a charitable gator hunt that raised thousands of dollars for the St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe to fund swimming lessons, first responder sensory kits, and a mobile sensory trailer. He also previously served as Director of the Youth Rescue Initiative of St. Bernard Parish.
- Civic & Charitable Organizations: Active member and volunteer with the St. Bernard Special Olympics, Knights of Columbus, Ducks Unlimited (St. Bernard Chapter), and the Chalmette High School Alumni Association.
- Conservation & Service: Former Special Agent with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division.
Training & Honors
- BPW Man of the Year (2026): Named the 2026 Man of the Year by the St. Bernard Business & Professional Women's Club.
- Rotary Community Service Award (2025): Honored with the Rotary Club of St. Bernard’s 2025 Community Service Award for outstanding dedication to parish welfare.
- FBI Executive Training: Completed the 10-week FBI National Academy program in Quantico, Virginia
- Patriotic Employer: Office of the Secretary of Defense - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
- Supporter: Untouchables Car Club - Day of Giving and Giving Away
- Hiring and Background Investigations training: Public Agency Training Council
- Solving Homicides - Investigative Steps to Success training: Public Agency Training Council
- Character, Leadership, and Ethics training: International Academy of Public Safety
- Risk Management training: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy
- Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Overdose Investigation and Prosecution training: Louisiana Attorney General
- Achievement in Criminal Justice Education: University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies
- Terrorism Awareness, Response, and Recovery training: Major County Sheriffs’ Association and National Sheriffs’ Association
- Kiwanis LifeSaver Award
- International Narcotics Association Commendation Award
