Campbell named police chief
By Kathy McCarty
Staff Writer
FORT FAIRFIELD — William Campbell has come full circle, recently being named chief of police in his hometown, after about two decades with law enforcement agencies in Aroostook County.
“The town of Fort Fairfield is pleased to announce the hiring of William Campbell to fill the position of police Chief. Bill comes to Fort Fairfield after serving in several capacities at the Presque Isle Police Department and with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency,” said Town Manager Dan Foster.
During his law enforcement career, Campbell has held several titles, from patrolmen to sergeant to investigator, making him a well-rounded choice for the position. As part of an ongoing accreditation process, he received training in several aspects of law enforcement which included several sessions at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, Maine Drug Enforcement Training, FEMA Incident Command Training, Weapons Training, Police Budgeting and Fiscal Management training — to name just a few.
“Bill brings a wealth of experience to this position. His enthusiasm, knowledge and training are a welcomed asset as the town moves forward,” said Foster.
Foster said Campbell “has a great feel for this community, having grown up here. His parents still live on Cogswell Street and many of his school friends still reside here.”
“Fort Fairfield is about community and maintaining a quality of life for its citizens. Finding a chief that understands who we are plus has an excellent background in law enforcement is a big plus. We believe we have an outstanding group of officers and that with Bill’s leadership, will only enhance our ability to meet the needs of this community,” noted Foster.
Originally from Fort Fairfield, Campbell earned a law enforcement degree from the University of Maine in Presque Isle. Aside from police work, Campbell has a passion for short-term missionary work. For the past five years he has traveled to Guatemala with members of the Presque Isle Wesleyan Church to provide medical missions work, construction work and help in feeding the poor of the country in many different jungle communities there.
“It is something that has changed my life and has allowed me to realize how what I have learned through missions work can be implemented here at home in our own communities. I look forward to bringing my experiences to Fort Fairfield,” said Campbell.
Campbell resides in Presque Isle with his wife, Gisele, and daughter, Leslie.
Campbell replaces Joe Bubar, who for some time now has had plans to move to Missouri with his family to pursue opportunities there.
“Bubar was a dedicated employee of the town of Fort Fairfield for over 20 years and the community hopes the best for him,” said Foster.
