BRENT JOHNSON FOR SHERIFF

2010-11-03T00:41:00.000-07:00

I would like to congratulate Rob Nou and welcome him as our Sheriff elect.

Thank you to all of my supporters who showed their confidence in me and believed in the message I put forth. I want you to know that I will never forget your support as it was very meaningful to be.

I believe that both Rob Nou and I proved that you can run for office in a positive way. I have told Rob that I will be helping him in any way that I can when he comes into office and I believe we can do great things for our island community.

Again, I would like to thank you for a great experience during this campaign.

Brent Johnson

2010-10-28T15:00:00.000-07:00

Supports Brent Johnson for San Juan County Sheriff
Oct. 19, 2010, 2:34 PM (as printed in SanJuanJournal.com)

Ballots have been mailed and I strongly recommend voting for Brent Johnson.

Like you, in weighing the candidates, I try hard to make the best judgment.

Marketing slogans, advertising, position papers, well-honed stump speeches and carefully crafted press releases can only tell us so much and, many times, steer us from the real issues.

I look for sincerity, community commitment and experience in both academic training and the real world workplace. Brent Johnson demonstrates that he has honed his training working with prosecuting attorneys to investigate cases and prepare them for Grand Juries, supervising in a large-city police department for 21 years, serving as lead detective for San Juan County for the past eight years, handling budget and supervisory responsibilities for a 17-member sector of deputies and amassing important experience in dealing with drug abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence issues.

Brent is a “what you see is what you get” man, both personally and professionally. I know him as a caring father and as a sensitive, insightful detective who I watched handle delicate issues with minors with grace and sensitivity but also with strict attention to his duties.

He is a modest man who demonstrates commitment to family and the community every day. He is a strong advocate for women’s rights and neighborhood watch programs. He is a dedicated professional who has clear ideas on how to improve our community’s drug and substance abuse problems, particularly with our island teen and preteen students. He has been forthright about the problems facing the Sheriff’s department and has shown that when he doesn’t have all the answers, he is not afraid to admit it and welcomes dialogue from various avenues of support.

Please join me in voting for Brent Johnson for Sheriff.

Jerry Riley
Hannah Heights

As Posted on Lopez Rocks

2010-10-25T14:52:00.000-07:00

Please Consider Brent Johnson For Sheriff
Oct. 25, 2010
Posted by Denise McIntosh

The SJC Democratic Party's post card is a powerful tool, and unquestionably holds more sway than the newspapers, etc. When recently asked by my 26 year old daughter which initiatives to vote for in CA, I told her to go to the S.F.Democratic Party's website. Since Bob Myhr and Brent Johnson were grossly mistreated by our local Democratic Party, I would like to point out some of Brent Johnson’s attributes, which I’ve borrowed. Personally, I know him to be a kind, humble, intelligent and motivated man.

Brent Johnson has both academic training and real world experience working in a large-city police force for 21 years, 13 years in supervisory positions, handling budget and supervisory responsibilities for a 17-member sector of officers, experience in dealing with drug abuse, sexual abuse and domestic violence issues. Brent also has experience working in smaller departments, from the University of Washington’s Police Department and San Juan County’s Sheriff’s Office so he can combine the best of both worlds. Brent has been our County’s lead detective for 8 years and he has worked cases on all islands. He is a strong advocate for women’s rights, domestic violence issues, and drug abuse prevention. Brent has proven community commitment with the various volunteer organizations he is actively involved with from Chair of the Veteran’s Advisory Board, a volunteer fire fighter and a Board member of Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services.

Best regards,

Denise McIntosh

2010-10-22T16:13:00.000-07:00

NEW LETTER OF SUPPORT. Read the letter in the Read What People Are Saying About Brent section.

2010-10-21T08:41:00.000-07:00

Ms. Griffith, reporter for the Islands Sounder, wrote an article covering the League Of Women Voters of the San Juans election forum at the Orcas Senior Center recently which showed vast improvement over her coverage of the forum held by the Sounder. We thank Ms. Griffith for her detailed article.

2 New Letters of Support - dated 10/19/10 and 10/12/10. Read what People Are Saying About Brent.

2010-10-19T21:12:00.000-07:00

2010-10-09T00:31:00.000-07:00

The Sounder and the Islands Weekly have not given equal coverage on Brent's campaign. On October 7, 2010 a letter was sent to the publisher, Ms. Elyse Van den Bosch, expressing Brent's concerns.

Please take time to read the letter sent to Ms. Van den Bosch and her reply . We are hopeful that we can move forward with a relationship of trust and respect as Ms. Van den Bosch states in her response.

Clarification regarding article in the SanJuanJournal.com and Journal of the San Juans

2010-09-27T19:44:00.000-07:00

In the story written by Richard Walker, Johnson says his experience is "what sets us apart" , the paragraph referring to "geting things done by embarrassment" needs to be corrected. While still a member of the Albuquerque Police Department and while working in the District Attorney Liasion Unit (a partnership between our two departments) I did review all felony cases for completeness. The Chief of Police would use my stats to "get things done by embarrassment" which was his technique, not mine. This was not something I approved of nor did many other supervisors. Luckily this particular Chief was only with APD for four years.

2010-09-09T01:31:00.001-07:00

Experience will be a key factor in this campaign for the position of Sheriff and where that experience was gained will be as important as what the experience is.
Yes, I originally retired from a major police department in New Mexico with over 1,100 officers. A large department gives the officer the opportunity to experience many different units and I exposed myself to as many as I could over the years. While with the Albuquerque Police Department I held the position of Field Sergeant, Administrative Sergeant and Investigative Sergeant.
I have completed many management classes throughout my career in law enforcement from the NCO Academy while in the Air Force, various management courses within the Albuquerque Police Department, to the management classes required for my Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.
Although I originally came from a large department, I have the experience of working for a smaller department as an office for the University of Washington Police Department and for the past eight years as Lead Detective for the San Juan County Sheriff's Office. I have been an active volunteer in the San Juans for many years so I know truly know what the phrase "island way of life" means.
Please take some time to read my complete resume on the page titled "A More Detailed Look at Brent's Background."

2010-07-02T09:59:00.000-07:00

EXPERIENCED in service
- 8 years as Lead detective with SJC Office
- 13 years Supervisory Positions
- 35 years in Law Enforcement

COMMITTED to the community
- Zero tolerance for crime with emphasis on

drug and alcohol enforcement
- Focus on public safety
- Positive motivations for young people and

adult assistance through education
- Maximize training for deputies and upgrade

equipment to enhance productivity

INTEGRITY in performance
- Committed to conserve expenditures by

expanding state and federal partnerships

for additional resources
- Active volunteer within the community

2010-07-02T09:36:00.000-07:00

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Age 55

United States Citizen

U.S. Air Force Veteran – Honorable Discharge

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science (Criminal Justice), 2000,

Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas

Associate, Applied Science (Law Enforcement),

1996, Albuquerque Tech Institute, New Mexico

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:

Lead Detective, 2002 – Present, San Juan County

Sheriff’s Office, San Juan County, Washington

Handling all complex cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, and major felonies
Internal and community investigations
Assist PA with protocols for child abuse investigations
Arrange sensitive interviews with children
Assist deputies in the field as needed

OTHER EMPLOYMENT:

University of Washington Police, 2001-2002, Seattle

Investigated felonies, led crime prevention programs
Mediated with students and faculty
Interacted with Seattle Police Department

Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, 2000-2001, New Mexico

Lead investigator for D. A.
Prepared cases for the Grand Jury
Lead investigator for major murder investigation
Nominated as Investigator of the Year, 2000

Albuquerque Police Department, 1979-2000, New Mexico

Supervised 20 officers, their discipline and training with $250,000 budget
Responsible for crisis situations and community issues
Conducted background investigations and police aide selection
Increased female cadet recruitment
Led drug and gang resistance programs in public schools
Developed summer program for over 500 youths
Domestic Abuse Response Team - assisted in the formation of and establishing, planning and training of officers of the first Domestic Abuse Response Team for ADP and community
Served as liaison with D.A. for felony preparation
Completed 60-hour course in criminalistics

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

United States Air Force, 1973-1979

Security Police with Joint Chiefs
Received Joint Chiefs of Staff service emblem
Received Joint Service Commendation Medal

Past President, SJC Sheriff's and Dispatchers' Guild

Secretary, SJC Sheriff's and Dispatchers' Guild

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

Chair, SJC Veterans’ Advisory Board
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Co-Coordinator, SJC Fire Wise Program
Board Member, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services
Volunteer, Island Chapter Red Cross
Vice President, North40 Home Owners Association
President, North40 Fire Wise Community