Whether it’s by using new technologies, his business acumen, a lawman’s passion for justice or the compassion to unite the diverse community he is sworn to serve, Constable Alan Rosen stands at the end of his first decade leading the Precinct One Constable’s Office with a long list of accomplishments and more to do.
First elected in 2012, Constable Rosen won a fourth term in 2024, which will begin Jan. 1, 2025. His laser-like focus will continue to be on issues ranging from community outreach and environmental protection to lifting up the mentally ill and homeless to fighting human trafficking, safeguarding crime victims and making safer the neighborhoods of Precinct One.
In the course of improving operations within Precinct One, Constable Rosen has become one of the “go to” leaders in Harris County when tough jobs must be done. He led his team when they were called upon during Hurricane Harvey to secure the NRG Center, where shelter and relief were sought by people from throughout the county. When cold weather hits, Constable Rosen’s office leads the way on opening warming centers for the homeless.
In addition, Constable Rosen’s office provides security in county buildings for the millions who come downtown to access services or avail themselves of the court system. The Constable has also been at the forefront of other countywide efforts. Precinct One battles polluters throughout the county and leads the way on confronting animal abuse and providing election security.
Constable Rosen has been an outspoken leader when it comes to providing the resources and training for the men and women of law enforcement. Under Constable Rosen, Precinct One was the first county agency to issue body cameras to officers. He tapped private donors for more bulletproof vests and Tasers for officers and made sure training for active shooter events was enhanced while creating a Precinct One and Tactical Response Team (SWAT).
Constable Rosen, a 32-year law enforcement veteran, has balanced the management of a modern police agency with budget discipline and meeting the vital need for today’s crime-fighters to partner with all communities they protect. That’s been especially important in a time when trust between police and the public has been frequently tested.
The philosophy used by Constable Rosen is to make sure he runs his office department with an eye towards being a social service resource that listens to constituents. That approach has opened new lines of communications to people of all races, faiths, lifestyles, and political affiliations.
This has been accomplished through setting priorities, like dialing up training standards for the Precinct One’s mental health unit, providing mandatory ethics training for deputies, making school zones safer, focusing on crimes against children, starting a crime alert system for constituents and being a visible presence with diverse communities and civic groups.
Outreach efforts have included reaching out to seniors, teens and parents by putting out the latest crime safety tips, engaging youth through sports tournaments and leadership summits and paying attention to little things that are a big deal to people with kids, like the expansion of child safety vehicle inspections.
This has all led to a strong focus on “quality of life” issues by Constable Rosen.
He has looked to make neighborhoods healthier through environmental enforcement while making them safer by working with community stakeholders to target illegal gambling, prostitution, and narcotics dealing. At the same time, Precinct One regularly has provided security at community events in light of heightened concerns about mass shootings.
While fighting to protect neighborhoods against crime, Constable Rosen has also focused on restorative justice for those hurt by human trafficking.
Precinct One brings a unique approach to this battle by offering social wrap-around services to the women and girls victimized by human trafficking by teaming with local non-profits to coordinate reunification with victims and their families. Constable Rosen’s team offers support to the victims throughout the course of court proceedings. Additionally, Precinct One holds seminars to help parents, educators, and others more readily recognize the signs of human trafficking.
Constable Rosen fights to bring an evenhanded, innovative and compassionate approach to every challenge faced by the community.
Among his many awards and achievements, accepted both personally and on behalf of Precinct One, Constable Rosen was awarded the 2023 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award – the U.S. government’s highest honor for employers who provide outstanding support to those who serve in the Guard and Reserve. It has only been given to only 320 recipients nationwide.
Under his leadership, the Precinct One Constable’s Office has been awarded the Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency of the Year three times by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
Before taking the helm at Precinct One, Constable Rosen worked in the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. He worked in the Patrol Unit, the Marine Patrol Unit, warrants, narcotics, and mental health.
Constable Rosen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from University of Houston Downtown, graduating with honors. He, his wife and children are proud residents of the precinct.