1.0The Sourcehttps://the-source.netrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="L32KxqDKAg"><a href="https://the-source.net/chris-cj-johnson-runs-morgan-county-sheriff/">Chris “CJ” Johnson runs for Morgan County Sheriff</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://the-source.net/chris-cj-johnson-runs-morgan-county-sheriff/embed/#?secret=L32KxqDKAg" width="600" height="338" title="“Chris “CJ” Johnson runs for Morgan County Sheriff” — The Source" data-secret="L32KxqDKAg" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /*! 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I’ve learned many things in my 25 years of law enforcement. 2 of those things can be used to answer this question. 1) You leave the place better than when you started. I will continue to work on leaving law enforcement better than it is now and when I say that I’m not talking about just the Sheriff’s Department but all local law enforcement. I have a positive, outgoing personality which will be an asset as Sheriff when dealing with difficult situations. I want to keep pushing Officers to be the best they can be and provide the best service that can be given. 2) You train your replacement. The next kid hired may be the next Field Training Officer, the next Sergeant, the next Lieutenant, or even the next Sheriff or Chief. It’s my job to provide the best training, the best equipment, and a positive work environment to these new Officers so they can reach their true potential. What do you think is the single most important skill of being a good sheriff? The Sheriff has to have many tools in their skill set. I suppose when we discuss skills we have to discuss personality traits. My personality trait, my skill, I will depend on the most is being approachable. The Sheriff has to have the frame of mind of being available to the public and being available to the Department wherever and whenever the call arises. A skill which goes hand in hand with being approachable is the ability to communicate. A law enforcement leader must be able to listen and then have the ability to explain why and how things are done. We may not always agree but at least we have heard each other’s side. I do this on a day-to-day basis whether I’m out buying groceries or having a meal with my family. I am always open to healthy, positive conversations. As the sheriff you would have supervise 14 sworn deputies responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws and criminal laws. What experience do you have in managing personnel? For the past 13+ years I have been a command staff Officer with Jacksonville first getting promoted to Sergeant and later getting promoted to Lieutenant a little over 7 years ago. I am a past Field Training Officer (a FTO trains new hires), I was the coordinator of the Field Training Program for several years as well. In addition, I am currently the Region 6 Team Commander for Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System. ILEAS Region 6 covers 14 counties and approximately 50 Officers under my direct command in West Central Illinois including, but not limited to, Officers from Jacksonville, Peoria County, Springfield, and Quincy. ILEAS provides mutual aid to any area in the United States. I have assisted with coordinating responses to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, OH., the North Dakota pipeline dispute, as well as natural disasters in Washington, IL., Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico I have over 1000 hours of classroom and hands-on continuing education with approximately half of that in Leadership and Supervision. The most recent 2 classes I attended were a 16 hour course on Media Relations and a 24 hour course on Managing the Small Police Agency. Every day I work I gain hands-on experience with my shift. I either respond to the calls with them or provide guidance to those Officers in tough, unique calls for service. I will not let that change if elected Sheriff. I will still have a connection with my coworkers and with the community. With all that has happened in the last year in this country, how will you foster an environment that ensures fair treatment of all people served by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office? A fair environment is ensured by having policies which are up to date and applicable to our Department. A fair environment means holding people accountable when the policies are not followed. A fair environment is one with Officers who are trained to be good communicators. They must be trained to be able to explain situations and be able to listen to the needs of the community members we serve. All of these elements start with the Sheriff. Morgan County is mainly a rural community. What are the specific issues in rural Morgan County and how will you address those issues? I grew up in rural Morgan County the son of a farmer and homemaker. A great number of my family members still live and work in the rural community. To say I have a vested interest in what service is provided to my family and yours is an understatement. The people of Morgan County need to know when they call for help it will show up. When the Officer is on that call they will treat it as the #1 issue to be solved. As far as what issues needs addressed I would say interaction with schools and businesses is a huge concern to law enforcement in this day and age. Officers will be mandated to make contact with at least 1 school and 1 business during their assigned shift. Not to be lost in this conversation is the security of your property. Your home, your farm, and your buildings should not be seen as easy targets for any perpetrator. I want the county roads patrolled in order to be a visible deterrent to anyone thinking they can come to your property and take what you have worked your whole life to achieve. Will we stop every crime? Unfortunately, we won’t but we will make it a hell of a lot harder on criminals What is your opinion of consolidated 911 and it is working for the off officers and citizens of the Morgan County Community? I interact with the employees of West Central Dispatch on a day-to-day basis and overall I am impressed with how it is going so far. The combined dispatch center is...