Background
McLaughlin,, James was born on January 22, 1944 in Kilgore, Texas, United States. Son of James Senior and Elizabeth Howard (James) McLaughlin.
McLaughlin,, James was born on January 22, 1944 in Kilgore, Texas, United States. Son of James Senior and Elizabeth Howard (James) McLaughlin.
AS, Kilgore (Texas) College, 1972. Bachelor of Science, University Texas, Tyler, 1975.
Police officer Longview (Texas) Police Department, 1970-1975. Investigator Rusk County District Attorney, Henderson, Texas, 1975-1977, Dallas County District Attorney, 1977. Chief investigator Dallas County Medical Examiner, 1977-1979.
Deputy chief of police Longview Police Department, 1979-1980, chief of police, 1980-1987. Director publication safety City of Longview, 1987-1989. Chief of police Addison (Texas) Police Department, since 1989.
Member Texas Police Chiefs Association (president 1986, president East Texas chapter 1983, 87), International Association Police Chiefs, Rotary.
Children: J. Patrick, Timothy D.