Candidate questionnaire: Paul A. Johnson

NAME: Paul A. Johnson

AGE: 40

PLACE OF BIRTH: Sikeston Mo

SPOUSE'S, CHILDREN'S NAMES:

Camille N. Brooks-Johnson

Paul, Nicholas, Trey, Blain, Alexander, and Daniel

EDUCATION:

Graduated from Scott County Central High School

Graduated from Southeast Missouri State University's Law Enforcement Academy

Associate Degree from Southeast Missouri State University

OCCUPATION: Chief of Police

EMPLOYER: City of Morley

BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART:

none

PUBLIC OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT; GIVE DATES:

Scott County Sheriff Department (Deputy Sheriff) in 1994-1999

Chief Detective with Charleston Department Public Safety in 1999-2003

Director of Public Safety with Charleston (DPS) in 2003-2006

WEBSITE:

Paul A Johnson (Elect Paul Johnson for Sheriff) on Facebook

FINANCING LAW ENFORCEMENT IS ALWAYS A MAJOR ISSUE IN RURAL COUNTIES. HOW WOULD YOU SAVE MONEY FOR YOUR DEPARTMENT?

While Director of Public Safety in Charleston I learned that running a department was expensive. I learned how to make the necessary cuts that did not put officers life in danger or the public. At the end of every fiscal year my budget would still have 15-20% of monies left. If elected Sheriff I would have to review the existing budget to see what cuts would be appropriate for the department.

DO YOU FEEL THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT HAS A GOOD REPUTATION? HOW WOULD YOU PRESERVE OR IMPROVE ON THAT REPUTATION?

I would improve the reputation of the Department by being more proactive. I feel that educating our youth; County wide with drug awareness and intervention will help build repore with all city's in the County.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CRIME PROBLEM IN SCOTT COUNTY?

We all know that drugs are the biggest problem in this area. Most of the crimes committed are drug related crimes. Now with all the doctor shopping going on, prescription medicines have become a major problem along with the illegal drugs.

CLOSING REMARKS:

I am a community leader who is committed to God, this country, and serving all men, women, and children in this county. I am concerned and passionate about the needs of others. Everyone has the right to feel safe, to justice, and equal treatment. I have worked hard in the area of youth crime prevention and intervention, I greatly appreciate your confidence and vote on August 7, 2012 for Sheriff of Scott County.