Town of Vienna Police Welcomes New Officer to Department

PHOTO: Pictured above from left to right: Officer John G. Sterling with his badge presentation from Colonel James Morris; photo courtesy of Town of Vienna Police Department

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VIENNA, VA -- On March 14, 2016, Officer John G. Sterling joined the Town of Vienna Police Department. Prior to joining the department Officer Sterling served with the Fairfax County Police Department for approximately 27 years, where he spent the last five years as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Homicide Division.

Officer Sterling was born in Babylon, Long Island, New York where he remained until the age of 18 when he then joined the United States Air Force. In 1988, after four years of service, he was honorably discharged. In 1989, he began his career in law enforcement with the Fairfax County Police Department. He graduated from the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy’s 13th Session.

Officer Sterling was in good company in the 13th Session, as the current Town of Vienna’s Chief of Police James Morris, Deputy Chief of Police Daniel Janickey, and Master Police Officer Eric Hall also graduated from that same session.

Officer Sterling is an avid ice hockey fan who favors the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders. This causes a problem when they face off against each other.