Freddy Drennan
With more than forty years of service in law enforcement and city government—including 25 years with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, eight years as Chief of Police in Slidell, and two terms as Mayor—I have come to appreciate the qualities that define exceptional leadership and a genuine commitment to the people we serve.
I first met Tommy Williams during one of Slidell’s most challenging times: the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Tommy, along with a team of officers from the Roswell Police Department in Georgia, volunteered to come to Slidell and help our city recover. For nine days, Tommy and his fellow officers worked 12-hour shifts, patrolling our devastated streets, making felony arrests, and even helping our officers gut their homes. Their presence allowed our local officers to take care of their own families during a time of crisis. I will always be grateful for the selfless service Tommy and his team provided to our community.
I also know Tommy’s family well. His father, Wyatt Williams, served as a respected Captain with the Slidell Police Department and later as City Marshal. The Williams family has always been known for their integrity, dedication, and commitment to public service. Tommy carries on that legacy with pride and honor.
Tommy Williams is a proven leader with a lifetime of service in both the military and law enforcement. He has the experience, character, and heart to lead the Slidell Police Department into the future. He is the clear choice to lead this department, and I give him my strongest recommendation as the next Chief of Police for the City of Slidell.