Spearman seeking re-election for Abbeville Chief of Police

Hi, my name is William “Bill” Spearman and I’m running for re-election as your Chief of Police.
A devoted Christian, I have been married to Marcella Mergist Spearman for 37 years, we have two wonderful children, Jessica Hebert, (Mrs. Glenn Hebert, Jr.) and Thomas W. Spearman, along with 6 wonderful grandchildren. I’m a graduate of Avon High School.
I joined the Abbeville Police Dept. as an Auxiliary Police Officer under Chief Minus Hardy. In August 1984 I became a full time officer.
In March 1985 I graduated the 35th session of the Acadian Law Enforcement Training Academy in Lafayette.
I always loved training and went though several classes including...
•FBI Hostage Negotiation School.
•Crisis Intervention Training dealing with people in mental distress both adult and juvenile.
•ASP Baton Instruction.
•POST Juvenile Officers Academy.
•School Resource Officer Training (both basic and advanced).
•DARE Officer Training Academy.
•Homicide Investigator Training.
I have many more trainings which are too many to name here.
I’m well versed and have worked almost every aspect of the Abbeville Police Dept.
I enjoy being your chief and if you feel I’ve done a good job please re-elect me.