Bill Tyler

''"I have to say, I like you Jane Doe." - Bill Tyler, "A Momentary Crimson"''

William "Bill" Tyler is a police lieutenant currently employed by the Oslow County Police Department. Not much is known about his background, but he frequently crosses paths with detective Samuel Bailey throughout the investigation of Anna Sheridan's disappearance. He's currently in a long-term relationship with another member of the police department, Robert, and has been confirmed to be bisexual, expressing a like of Anna Sheridan that Sam assumed to be romantic (TST 05). The social butterfly of the station, he frequently tries to rope Sam into social events after work.

History
Bill was born in Utah to a large conservative Mormon family. In high school he was outed to his parents as bisexual and they proceeded to kick him out of their home. He moved to Nevada to live with more open minded relatives and after high school joined the police academy in Reno.

After completing his training he was stationed in Oslow County. There he met his coworker Robert Quincey, the two quickly hit it off and fell in love.

Personality
Bill Tyler has a friendly, happy-go-lucky attitude. He is optimistic, often looking on the brighter side of things. He's lighthearted and finds humor and joy in most situations.

Bill is empathetic and caring, he goes out of his way to help others and make them feel included. He cares deeply for the ones he loves and is not afraid to defend them when the situation calls for it.

He is very social and extroverted, frequenting bars and karaoke with his partner and friends from work. He enjoys social drinking his preferred drink seeming to be Mai Thais.

Bill is not a good liar.

Bill seems to be a Star Trek and Queen fan.

Bill does not seem to care for Antiques Road Show - a show his partner adores. It is implied Bill tends to fall asleep when him and Robert watch it.

Relationships
Sam Bailey: Bill met Sam after the destruction of the Arrowhead Dam. He found Sam unconscious in the dessert while on patrol, calling in an ambulance for him. After Sam joined the Oslow County PD Bill was charged by Morrison to investigate Sam and gain information on him. In addition to this task he did take a personal interest in Sam, going out of his way to try and make him feel included and welcome. After the final showdown with the Echo Bill was instructed by Morrison to "take care" of Sam, instead of killing him he hid Sam away.

Robert Quincy: Robert is Bills partner. Robert and Bill met on the job. They have been together for years and live in the same home together. Bill loves Robert deeply.

Ned Leroux: Ned is Bill's new partner. The two have an awkward relationship at first, but develop a respect for each-other after they share an encounter with an alien while on patrol.

Trivia

 * If Bill was an animal he'd be a grey wolf.
 * According to Trevor on a Twitter AMA, Bill Tyler gives the best hugs out of all the TST characters.
 * If Bill was a Pokemon trainer his Pokemon would be a Machop or Charmander because they both have his "energy".
 * Bill likes to fix up motorcycles on his spare time.
 * Bill's Starbucks order is a "iced latte".
 * According to Jesse Haugen the show’s composer, if Bill was an instrument he would be a clarinet because he is innocent and childlike in some ways.