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He earned his Bachelor’s degree in business management at University of Phoenix and his Master’s degree in community counseling from Northern Arizona University.He has been a nationally certified counselor since 2004.For more than 27 years Johnston worked in law enforcement specializing in sexual crimes and domestic violence.During his career he co-organized several non-profit organizations and specialized law enforcement programs and networks. Noteworthy awards during his law enforcement career included the Distinguished Service Award of Victims of Crime and a Certificate of Recognition from Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano for the Law Enforcement DV Roundup.Johnston has served on the governor’s grant approval committee for STOP and RECOVERY grants since 2007.Since retiring from law enforcement in 2007, Johnston has taught psychology and criminal justice classes at University of Phoenix, ITT Technical Institute, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Everest College, The CARLOTA Police Academy, and Arizona State University.This book is his third official publication. Section 1 – Planning Chapter 1 – Know Yourself What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You What You Don’t Know Self Assessments What Color is Your Parachute? Keirsey Temperament Sorter True Colors What Type Am I? The Four Temperaments What Color is Your Personality? HumanMetrics GAcollege411 Chapter 2 – Setting Realistic Goal Setting Realistic Goals Issues with Police Work The Use of Deception The Role of Acting in Police Work The Use of Discretion The Use of Force The Polygraph Test Interviewing and Interrogating The Internal Investigations Investigations Interviewing and Interrogation Report Writing Court Testimony Dangers and Stress The Realities of Working in Criminal Justice Change The Search for Happiness Section 2 – Pursuing Chapter 3 – Local and State Law Enforcement Local Law Enforcement Game and Fish Warden Gaming Officer Campus Police Hospital Police Reserves Diversity Issues Chapter 4 – Crime Lab Crime Scene Technician Forensic Scientist Medical Examiner Investigative Technician Criminalist – DNA Analyst Criminalist – Toxicologist Forensic Nurse Examiner Forensic Psychiatrist Specialist Forensic Interviewer Forensic Entomologist Diversity in Forensic Jobs Chapter 5 – Victim Services Victim Advocate and Related Positions Diversity in Victim Services Chapter 6 – Other Non-Sworn Positions Crime Analyst Communications Police Aide Records Property/Evidence Supplies/Equipment/Fleet Management Animal Control Crime Prevention/Community Outreach Information Technology Intelligence Analyst Parking Enforcement Public Information Chapter 7 – Detention officer/Jailer Local Jails County Jails Corrections Chapter 8 – Federal Law Enforcement FBI DEA ATF Border Patrol ICE U.S. Secret Service U.S. Marshals TSA Non-Sworn Positions Diversity in Federal Law Enforcement Experience Chapter 9 – Private Security and Investigations Security Officer Private Investigators Loss Prevention Armed Security Guard Diversity Issues in Private Security Section 3 – Preparing Chapter 10 – Getting a Foot in the Door Portfolios Letters of Recommendation Certificates Volunteer Service Education Documentation Vita/Resume Interview Preparation Police Ride-a-Long Firearms Physical Fitness Volunteering vs. Internships Education/Grades The Application Written Tests Psychological Test Chapter – 11 – The Interview Punctuality Appearance Body Language Introductions Sample Questions Dos and Don’ts A Note to Females Personal Note to Minorities, Females, Gays, and Lesbians
