The Collinsville Police Department (CPD) swore in its newest Reserve Police Officer, Brian Mastrofini, on Aug. 31.
Officer Mastrofini brings an extensive background in military service, security, public safety and international experience.
He served with the U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and later with the Washington Army National Guard as a Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle Master Gunner before earning a commission as a Combat Engineer Officer.
His career also included protective security and force protection assignments in Iraq and Afghanistan supporting U.S. government missions.
Officer Mastrofini is a graduate of the Texoma Regional Police Academy and holds a Master of Science in Homeland Security Leadership. He is also a TCOLE Instructor and ALERRT Level I Instructor.
Outside of law enforcement, Officer Mastrofini enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, working on projects around the house, firearms training and continuing his education in law enforcement and public safety.
Officer Mastrofini is the city’s second reserve officer. Just last month, Police Chief Jon Cheshire discussed with City Council his goal to build a reserve force to help the police department provide the best service to its citizens.
“These are individuals who are going to work for free,” Cheshire said. “It’s a no-brainer.”
Cheshire requires reserve officers to work a minimum of 16 hours a month. Field training is a four-phase process, with the first three consisting of around 192 hours. (Phase four isn’t quite as long.)
“It takes a long time to get these guys trained,” Cheshire said. “It’s going to be a while before we reach 24-hour coverage.”
