Picture from left Matthew Nichols, Sgt Ben Toberman, Chaplin Lee lanzotti and Chief Wheeler

The Taylorville Police Department has hired a new police officer. The Taylorville Police Department would like to welcome Officer Matthew Nichols from Taylorville to the TPD family.  Matthew graduated yesterday from the Police Training Institute at the University of Illinois and Matt was recognized at graduation for excellence in academic performance.  Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler says, “We know Matt will be an asset to our police department.”