- Date Of Birth: November 7, 1939
- Date Of Death: January 13, 2018
- State: Colorado
W.T. “Bill” Shearer, age 78, of Brighton, Colorado, passed away on January 13, 2018. Bill was born in Palo Alto, California on November 7, 1939. He received his bachelor’s degree in police science and administration from Cal State Los Angeles and his master’s degree in public administration from University of Southern California. Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1957 serving with the Seagoing Marines and as a Military Policeman. Bill completed his tour of duty with an honorable discharge in 1961. Immediately following, Bill joined the Los Angeles Police Department and enjoyed a very successful 20 year career, retiring at the rank of Captain. The Shearer family moved to Colorado in 1981 when Bill was appointed as the Chief of Police for the City of Montrose. Bill graduated from the FBI National Academy Class 136 in 1984.
