Darien Police Sergeant Selected for National Policing Research Study

DARIEN, CT—Police Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson, Ph.D is one of 11 law enforcement professionals nationwide that will participate in the U.S. Department of Justice Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) program.

Johnson's ability to infuse research into policy development into the Darien Police Department led to the invite, according to Director of the DOJ's National Institute of Justice Nancy Rodriguez.

LEADs goal is to develop next-generation law enforcement leadership and encourage the use of evidence-based research to advanced criminal justice development.

“This is not only an extraordinary honor for Sgt. Johnson and the Darien Police Department but also a tremendous opportunity for Sgt. Johnson to bring back to Darien recommendations and new ideas in furtherance of excellence," Darien Police Chief Duane Lovello said. "I am very proud of Sgt. Johnson’s accomplishments here.”

Johnson is a 14-year veteran of the department and a U.S. Army Reserve veteran.

He received his B.A. in Sociology from Geneva College; an M.S. in Justice Administration from Western Connecticut State College; an M.A. in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice; and a PhD in Criminal Justice from the City University of New York Graduate Center. Sgt. Johnson, currently assigned to the Patrol Division, was previously assigned to the Detective Division and also served as an Acting Lieutenant in the Patrol Division.