Proncey Robertson's professional career has seen him serve the public as a police officer since 1990. Now, Robertson hopes to take his public service to the next step, as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives representing District Seven.
Robertson is scheduled to face Rep. Ken Johnson (R-Moulton) in the June 5, 2018, Republican Primary. District Seven includes portions of Lawrence, Morgan, Winston and the eastern part of Franklin County.
Robertson is a lieutenant with the Decatur Police Department, where he serves as Homeland Security Coordinator and Public Information Officer. After his honorable discharge from the United States Air Force in 1990, Robertson's law enforcement career began in Russellville, Arkansas. He moved to the Decatur Police Department in 1994. He is a graduate of the Arkansas and Alabama police academies. Robertson served in the Persian Gulf War while in the Air Force.
Robertson's duties with Decatur Police Department also include supervising the School Resource Officer Program for Decatur City Schools. He is the School Safety Liaison Officer for DPD.
After Wednesday's mass school shooting in Parkland, Fla., Robertson said in a press release he would make it a priority as a member of the Alabama House to bring school resource officers to every Alabama school.
Franklin County Schools do not have officers in their schools. Superintendent Greg Hamilton's campaign included a pledge to work to bring SRO's to all Franklin County Schools.
“It's time we ensure the safety of our children and create an environment where teachers can do their jobs,” Robertson said. “In the State House, I will work to install trained, professional school resource officers at every school in the state. When elected, this will be one of my top priorities. We can no longer sit by and wait for this to happen to Alabama children.”
Robertson has been honored with the Decatur's Medal of Valor, the highest award given by the department. He also was named the 2003 American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for the State of Alabama.
“I have spent my entire career and life serving the public, and now I want to bring that leadership and dedication to our state government,” Robertson said. “I decided to run because I believe that families and communities should be strong and free from government intrusion. Government should be smaller, smarter and more efficient.
“Hardworking families are taxed enough and it's time to cut the wasteful spending. I believe in our conservative values and that life should be protected. Our children deserve the best education possible and should never be left in failing schools. My career in law enforcement and conservative politics has prepared me for this opportunity, and I look forward to getting our message out over the next several months,” he added.
Robertson serves as the chairman of the Lawrence County Republican Executive Committee and he's a member of the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee.
He's been inducted into the Alabama Special Olympics Hall of Fame as a result of his volunteer and fundraising efforts to help children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Robertson and his wife Kristi have been married 14 years. Kristi has two adult sons, Jacob and Daniel. Robertson and his wife are members of the Mt. Hope Baptist Church, where they sing in the choir, and have taught and assisted with young ministers for 13 years.
Robertson has set up a campaign Twitter account, @PronceyTGDN, and a Facebook page, “Proncey Robertson for State Representative District 7.”
