Ron Berke has been a Rockford Police officer since April 1996. Berke is the brother of ADC Randy Berke and cousin of Spencer Berke and father of new RPD officer Trevor Berke.

In 2019, Berke made $98,468 in salary + $22,361 in overtime = $120,829 + $25,350 in health insurance + $30,497 in pension pay.

In 2020, they made $109,304 in salary + $19,354 in overtime = $128,658 + $25,350 in health insurance + $33,025 in pension pay.

In 2021, they made $125,776 in salary + $35,482 in overtime = $161,258 + $24,960 in health insurance + $34,932 in pension pay.

In 2022, they made $119,678 in salary + $40,343 in overtime = $160,021 + $25,350 in health insurance + $39,700 in pension pay.

In 2023, they made $123,670 in salary + $70,049 in overtime = $193,719 + $25,350 in health insurance + $46,059 in pension pay.

Berke was the highest paid City employee for the 2023. The next highest overtime pay was $25,000 less than the $70,049 Berke got.

In 2024, they made $112,851 in salary + $45,060 in overtime = $157,911 + $17,550 in health insurance + $52,059 in pension pay.

If you or anyone you know has been abused, harassed, or otherwise mistreated by this officer please email us with the officers name in the subject.