LAW ENFORCEMENT – New Manhattan Beach Police Department chief is named
The City of Manhattan Beach Tuesday announced the selection of Rachel Johnson as the new chief of the Manhattan Beach Police Department. Johnson is a 21-year police veteran who has served almost 17 years with the Newport Beach Police Department, including the last two-and-a-half years as captain. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve as the police chief for the City of Manhattan Beach,” said Johnson in a statement. “I look forward to working together with the Police Department’s sworn and professional staff, City leaders, and the community to continue the Manhattan Beach Police Department’s legacy of excellent service, with a focus on crime prevention, quality of life, and fostering relationships. I’m delighted to work in such a vibrant and engaged community, and to work together to keep our City safe.” Johnson is a United States Marine Corps veteran, and served from 1997 to 2001 as an Air Control Electronics Operator. During her military service, she was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa, Japan, and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego In 2001, Johnson began her career in law enforcement at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department before…
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