Charles Johnston, Protective services official. Decorated Bronze star (4), Purple Heart, Army Air medal; recipient Man of Year award Lakewood Sentinel, 1984, Hall of Fame award Lakewood/South Jefferson County Chamber of C., 1989; named Volunteer of Year, Colorado Special Olympics Hall of Fame, 1990. Member Jefferson County county American Red Cross; chairman steering committee Law Enforcement Torch Run; active Colorado Special Olympics.
Education
Bachelor in Law Enforcement Administration, San Jose State University
Master of Public Administration, U. Northern Colorado
graduate, National Academy Federal Bureau of Investigation
attended, Harvard University, Northwestern University, U. Denver, U. Colorado.
Career
Police officer, Salinas (California) Police Department
police officer, Lakewood (California) Police Department, 1970-1980;
acting chief of police, Lakewood (California) Police Department, 1980-1981;
chief of police, Lakewood (California) Police Department, since 1981. Active Colorado Peace Officer Studies and Training Board, Justice Assistance ActAdv.
Membership
Member Jefferson County county American Red Cross. Chairman steering committee Law Enforcement Torch Run. Active Colorado Special Olympics.