Officer Memorial

Posted on October 28, 2006 by Gary Smith

Sheriff James L. Johnson, 54, of the Sheridan County, Kansas Sheriff’s Office was shot and killed on October 26th while dealing with a mentally ill person.

Sheriff Johnson had served as the sheriff for 18 years. He is survived by his wife and five adult children.


Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey V. Mitchell, 38, of the Sacramento County, California Sheriff’s Department was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop.

Deputy Mitchell served his department for 9 years. He is survived by his wife and 6-year-old son.

About Gary Smith

Chief Smith has served over 31 years in the criminal justice field. He is currently a consultant assisting public and private organizations better establish community goals and ethical conduct with the members of their organizations. Chief Smith serves as a facilitator, lecturer, professor and other capacities both inside and outside the criminal justice field.
This entry was posted in U S Politics. Bookmark the permalink.