Chief Clifford Block began his law enforcement career with the Village of Morrice and Perry Police Departments. Block relocated to Midland in 1993 to begin a proud and rewarding career with the City of Midland Police Department. He was appointed as the Chief of Police on January 30, 2012. Chief Block served the department as a member of the Midland SWAT Team, holding positions of operator, sniper, and Team Leader. In addition, he held roles as a field training officer, firearms instructor, tactical weapon instructor, Chemical aerosol instructor, department armorer, and accident reconstructionist.

In 2019 Chief Block proudly accepted an opportunity to become the Chief of University Police with Saginaw Valley State University.

Block received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan in 1991, Associates in Criminal Justice from Delta College in 1995, completed the Eastern Michigan University School of Police Staff and Command in 2001, received his Master of Arts in Leadership in Public Administration from Saginaw Valley State University in 2003, completed the Michigan Police Executive Development Seminar in 2006, and graduated from the FBI National Academy Session #229 in 2007.

Block is a Past President of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and active member of the Legislative Committee. Block currently serves as the General Chair of the State Association of Chiefs of Police division of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Block belongs to several committees, boards, associations and civic organizations.