Garold L. Spencer

Sun., April 23, 2000

Age: 53

Experience: After two years as an officer in Sauk Village, Ill., Spencer went to work as a patrolman in 1970 at the Oklahoma City Police Department.

He is currently a major and division commander over the Investigations Bureau. He is also a lawyer.

Spencer has worked in or led virtually every division of the 1,050-officer Oklahoma City force.

Five years ago, Spencer was the commander of the Emergency Response Team during the 18-day rescue effort following the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing that killed 168 people.

Education: B.S. in police administration from Oklahoma City University; master’s degree in criminal justice administration from Oklahoma City University; law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law.

Extensive specialized training, including FBI training courses, courses in emergency management and a 10-month Police Administration Training Program at Northwestern University.

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