2008 Woodie Awards
Sergeant honored for years of service
Dedication: Campus is like a second home to Sgt. Kirk Johnston
Eva Allen
Issue date: 5/27/04 Section: News
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"I was the only officer from a community college police department to get it," Johnston said. "All the other (officers who won) were from cal-state campuses."
Johnston said that receiving such an award helps him realize that he is appreciated for his efforts and dedication. Johnston said he truly enjoys every moment of what he does and would trade it for anything in the world.
However, Johnston said that two of the most prestigious awards he received came from the campus newspaper.
Pointing toward his inbox, Johnston said, "I got those from the Union for my cooperation with the news staff."
"It's not often you receive annual awards from your campus newspaper," he said.
Adding to his highlights, Johnston said that other special moments in his career have been his opportunities to meet celebrities such as O.J. Simpson, Harry Belafonte, and a lot more.
"Being the senior officer I get to coordinate security when prominent guests come on campus," he said.
"And when Oprah was here a few years ago, I got to hang out with her and Stedman and that was really cool," Johnston said.
However, Johnston said his real goal is to make sure students know that their campus police are available at any time for anyone at EC.
Taking advantage of the campus police is no different than taking advantage of any other service on campus, Johnston said.
"If a student has any type of concern or questions, or even if they think someone is stalking them, they can talk to me or any of the officers," Johnston said.
And though he may have had some opportunities to leave EC, Johnston said he never would. Johnston said he considers EC his community.
"I consider it a privilege to work in an environment like this," he said. "It's a great place to work."
Johnston said that receiving such an award helps him realize that he is appreciated for his efforts and dedication. Johnston said he truly enjoys every moment of what he does and would trade it for anything in the world.
However, Johnston said that two of the most prestigious awards he received came from the campus newspaper.
Pointing toward his inbox, Johnston said, "I got those from the Union for my cooperation with the news staff."
"It's not often you receive annual awards from your campus newspaper," he said.
Adding to his highlights, Johnston said that other special moments in his career have been his opportunities to meet celebrities such as O.J. Simpson, Harry Belafonte, and a lot more.
"Being the senior officer I get to coordinate security when prominent guests come on campus," he said.
"And when Oprah was here a few years ago, I got to hang out with her and Stedman and that was really cool," Johnston said.
However, Johnston said his real goal is to make sure students know that their campus police are available at any time for anyone at EC.
Taking advantage of the campus police is no different than taking advantage of any other service on campus, Johnston said.
"If a student has any type of concern or questions, or even if they think someone is stalking them, they can talk to me or any of the officers," Johnston said.
And though he may have had some opportunities to leave EC, Johnston said he never would. Johnston said he considers EC his community.
"I consider it a privilege to work in an environment like this," he said. "It's a great place to work."