by Randy Pierce • Collinsville native Lauren Reid-Tamburello was sworn in as the newest officer to join the Fairview Heights Police Department on July 1.
A graduate of Collinsville High School who excelled as a member of its varsity volleyball team while also participating in select softball for the Collinsville “Extreme” Sports Club, Reid-Tamburello, according to Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson, displayed a competitive spirit during those times of athletic activity that, coupled with “a drive to protect and serve,” has helped guide her into law enforcement.
Another aspect of Reid-Tamburello’s life has also included a concerted effort to educate and train herself, earning an associate degree in administration of justice and a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Lindenwood University while currently heading in the direction of getting a master’s degree, about which Johnson stated, “She will not stop until she gets it.”…