Terry Allbritton is no stranger to the service of others, he has dedicated his life to it. Born and raised in Houston, 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 and it has led him to serving as the 23rd Constable of Harris County Precinct 5, the seecond largest Constable's office in the country.
MILITARY SERVICE
Terry Allbritton 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 officer during the Desert Shield/Desert Storm war where his organizational and leadership skills were tested under the most critical of circumstances.
His focus on excellence and unwavering commitment to the mission made him an invaluable asset to the Air Force during this critical period. He worked tirelessly to maintain the timely and efficient movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies throughout the theater of operations., contributing significantly to the overall success of the military campaign.
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 a lasting impression on his fellow subordinates and commanders alike.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE
After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Terry traded one uniform for another. Carrying the same sense of duty and commitment with him, 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 for his commitment and professionalism. 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 Assistant Chief Deputy in June of 2016.
While serving on the Toll Road, the skills he developed as an Air Force logistics officer were once again tapped into as he was consulted on numerous roadway and highway construction projects. His input greatly assisted in the infostructure that helps 2.5 million 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 Deputy, one of the senior command staff members and a respected leader, despite the incredible responsibilities placed on him, Chief Allbritton remained one of the team. It was not uncommon to find him rolling up his sleeves and helping with tasks that could easily be assigned to others.
This style of leadership by example, along with the numerous other skills and characteristics, have stayed with him from day one all the way up to becoming Constable of Precinct 5 in 2025.
Precinct 5 has a long and honorable reputation of excellence, and under Constable Allbritton's leadership, will continue this tradition in the years ahead.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Beyond law enforcement, Constable Allbritton is deeply invested in community involvement and development. Recognizing the interconnectedness of public safety and community well-being, he actively participates in 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 within Precinct 5 is a commitment Constable Allbritton strongly believes in. Understanding the power of community-oriented policing, he supports initiatives that build trust and collaboration between law enforcement officers and those they serve.
Constable Allbritton is not only a lifelong public servant, he’s a husband and a father. Raising his own family in Precinct 5 has left him with a profound understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges we all face.
