Minding My Business celebrates another Unsung (s)hero for her commitment to Community Policing, bridging the gap between the police department and the community, and thank her for her service towards helping make our streets safe the right way. During my career, I have had the pleasure of working alongside of the men and women that have sworn to protect and serve. I can honestly say Sgt. Erica Johnson is an amazing officer, sister and friend. Sound off and lets celebrate her.
SGT. ERICA JOHNSON
Sgt. Erica Johnson #2583 is a twenty-two (22) year veteran of the Prince George’s County Police Department. She was raised and educated in the City of Baltimore where she earned her Associates of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies. Sgt. Erica Johnson became interested in police work after working as a clerk with the District Court of Baltimore. She later became a Community Service Officer (CSO) with the Baltimore City Police Department, Western, District.
Sgt. Erica Johnson relocated to Prince George’s County, Maryland after she accepted the position of police officer with the Prince George’s County Police Department.
During her 22-year tenure, Sgt. Erica Johnson has had the opportunity to work in several capacities, Patrol, School Resource Officer, Special Crimes Detective (Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Units), Media Relations and Patrol Supervisor. Her most rewarding position has been her current duty assignment in the Training and Education Division. This position has allowed her to oversee the Citizen’s Police Academy. Since 2014, Sgt. Erica Johnson has graduated over 500 citizens from the program. The Citizens Police Academy has allowed her to bridge the gap between Police and Community. She has been able to create strong allies for not only for Prince George’s County Police Officers but for officers all over. She is very adamant about dispelling myths about the police department and how it operates. The union she has created between police and community has also set an atmosphere where our citizens are not afraid to speak to the police. This is an accomplishment that Sgt. Erica Johnson is very proud of and honored to be a part of.
By: Minding My Business
February 21, 2022
