Meet the Staff
Chief Harris |
Officer Bertoni |
Officer Harris has been a Police Officer since 1995 and started working with Pawnee in 1996. He grew up in Pawnee and enjoys serving the community. He is now the Fire Arms and Taser Instructor for the Department. He served in the Illinois Army National Guard for 11 years.
On his off time, he enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors. |
Officer Bertoni grew up in Springfield and graduated from Lanphier H.S. He and his wife, Angela has resided in Pawnee since 2008. Their daughters, Isabella and Claire attend Pawnee School. Their daughter Meghan attends Benedictine University and is pursuing a degree in nursing.
Officer Bertoni joined the Pawnee Police Department in September 2000. He is the department’s Union Representative, JV Officer, Bicycle Officer, and Range Officer. He has also served as a Military Police Officer for the Illinois National Guard since 1998. He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2003 – 2004. On his off-time, Officer Bertoni enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors. |
Officer Ross
Clyde is 54 and was born in Blue Mound, Illinois. He graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1977. He moved to Springfield, Illinois in 1978. Clyde is married and has five children. He also has two dogs. Before moving to Springfield, Clyde worked for the Blue Mound Police Department for 10 years as a part-time officer. He has worked for the Pawnee Police Department for two years as a part-time officer and was hired to a full-time position on October 14, 2013. Clyde’s comment upon his full-time hired position was, “I am truly happy to serve here.”
Clyde has studied Goju-Ryu karate for 44 years and is an avid fan of the Chicago Blackhawks. His family makes their home in Chatham, Illinois. On his off time he enjoys spending his time with his family and pets. |
Officer Nathan Colwell
Bio coming soon.
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Officer Zachary Pearce
Bio coming soon.
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Officer David Peddycoart
Bio coming soon.
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Officer Corey Reynolds
Bio coming soon.
