Sheriff Tony Spurlock Appoints CBI Deputy Director to Chief Deputy
Sheriff Spurlock will appoint Steve Johnson to
Chief Deputy at a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) promotion
ceremony on August 4, 2014. Steve Johnson will be leaving his current
position as Deputy Director of Investigations for the Colorado Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) on August 1st to join Sheriff Spurlock’s command staff and oversee the Law Enforcement Bureau of DCSO.
“I view the work of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as some of the best in the state and beyond,” Johnson said. “To join this team is a dream.”
As deputy director of the CBI, Johnson led major state investigations including high-profile murders, drug rings, public corruption and more. As Sheriff Spurlock’s Chief Deputy of the Law Enforcement Bureau, Johnson will oversee Patrol and Investigations.
Sheriff Spurlock says “Steve Johnson brings with him extensive law enforcement experience and knowledge that will benefit the citizens and employees of Douglas County”.
Johnson has worked in law enforcement for 34 years. He joined the CBI as an agent in 2001 following a 21 year career at Littleton Police Department. He and his wife have lived in Douglas County for 28 years and have two children.
CBI Director Ronald Sloan says the news that Johnson is joining the DCSO is bittersweet.
“Although this represents a loss to the citizens of Colorado as a whole, it is a tremendous gain for the community of Douglas County…His performance in providing guidance and support of everything from the most complex to the seemingly menial investigations and projects has been nothing short of exceptional.”
Promotion/ swearing-in ceremony:
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109
Monday, August 4, 2014 @ 9:00 A.M
About Steve Johnson
Steve began his career with the Littleton Police Department in 1980. He retired from the Littleton Police Department in 2001 and joined the Colorado Bureau of Investigation as a field agent assigned to the Denver Major Crimes Unit. He also served as the agent-in-charge of that unit and as division director before becoming deputy director for the Denver, Pueblo and Grand Junction investigative units. He was named Police Officer of the Year for his leadership in the 18th Judicial District’s Critical Incident Team. He also received the CBI’s Award of Excellence for his service during the 2006 Platte Canyon High School tragedy.
“I view the work of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as some of the best in the state and beyond,” Johnson said. “To join this team is a dream.”
As deputy director of the CBI, Johnson led major state investigations including high-profile murders, drug rings, public corruption and more. As Sheriff Spurlock’s Chief Deputy of the Law Enforcement Bureau, Johnson will oversee Patrol and Investigations.
Sheriff Spurlock says “Steve Johnson brings with him extensive law enforcement experience and knowledge that will benefit the citizens and employees of Douglas County”.
Johnson has worked in law enforcement for 34 years. He joined the CBI as an agent in 2001 following a 21 year career at Littleton Police Department. He and his wife have lived in Douglas County for 28 years and have two children.
CBI Director Ronald Sloan says the news that Johnson is joining the DCSO is bittersweet.
“Although this represents a loss to the citizens of Colorado as a whole, it is a tremendous gain for the community of Douglas County…His performance in providing guidance and support of everything from the most complex to the seemingly menial investigations and projects has been nothing short of exceptional.”
Promotion/ swearing-in ceremony:
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109
Monday, August 4, 2014 @ 9:00 A.M
About Steve Johnson
Steve began his career with the Littleton Police Department in 1980. He retired from the Littleton Police Department in 2001 and joined the Colorado Bureau of Investigation as a field agent assigned to the Denver Major Crimes Unit. He also served as the agent-in-charge of that unit and as division director before becoming deputy director for the Denver, Pueblo and Grand Junction investigative units. He was named Police Officer of the Year for his leadership in the 18th Judicial District’s Critical Incident Team. He also received the CBI’s Award of Excellence for his service during the 2006 Platte Canyon High School tragedy.
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