Before joining Team Security as a dispatch officer in June 2021, Bernie served 31 years with St. Louis County Police Department.  On November 21, 2021, Bernie accepted an armed School Safety Officer position, for which his experience with St. Louis County well-prepared him.  While with County, Bernie wore many hats, including School Resource Officer (SRO), Patrol Officer, Accident Reconstructionist, Highway Safety Officer, and Neighborhood Policing Officer.  In March 2024, Bernie was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, assuming additional duties related to Patrol Response and became our Field Training Officer in recognition of his dedicated, hard work for the district and his long and distinguished career in law enforcement.  

Prior to beginning his law enforcement career, Bernie served six years in the United States Marine Corps, honorably discharged in 1991.  He brings to Parkway considerable experience, skill, and - for sure - impressive war stories...like the time he delivered a baby roadside!  Bernie stayed in contact and that baby grew up to become a police officer, too.  Cpl. Bernie was honored to pin this young man's badge on him during his police academy graduation ceremony.  What a great story...and Sergeant Bernie has many more! 

When not working at Parkway Security, Bernie performs stand-up comedy; he can even ride a unicycle!  In the early/mid 1990s, he appeared on The Steve and D.C. Radio Show and the 3 Stooges At Night television show.  He has performed with an accapella singing group and also plays drums.  Bernie's favorite sport is hockey; of course, he is an avid Blues fan.

Bernie's Personal Motto:  Semper FI  - Always Faithful