Meet police officer Roman Williams

Meet Roman Williams

A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Roman Williams began his career in the Air National Guard as part of the security force at the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh International Airport.

After completing police training through the military, he joined the South Fayette Township Police Department in 2018.

"There's a lot more variety here," he says.

Officer Roman Williams joined the South Fayette Township Police Department in 2018.

Photo by Andrea Iglar

Hometown:

Grew up in Upper St. Clair; lives in Washington County

Pet:

River, a German shepherd

Hobbies:

Hunting, long-range shooting and Brazilian jiu-jitsu martial arts

Special Assignments:

Serves as an instructor of firearms and jiu-jitsu for the police department

First Job:

Lawn mowing

First Car:

2001 Ford Mustang GT, white with a tan convertible top

Favorite Foods:

Beef stew, pasta, Pittsburgh-style steak salad

Favorite Vacation:

The Bahamas with girlfriend, Sasha

Bucket List:

Visit Alaska

Favorite Movies:

The Shawshank Redemption, Goodfellas

Best Quality of South Fayette:

"The people. I can't drive down the road without five people waving at me."

Fun Fact:

Roman's father, also named Roman Williams, is a fulltime officer with the neighboring Bridgeville Police Department.

— Andrea Iglar