BIO
Officer Shawn Johnson is currently a full time Police Officer at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign where he is part of a force that provides police service to 42,000 students and 10,000 employees. Ofc. Johnson has 20 years experience as a Police Officer. He is currently coordinating Crime Prevention/Site Security Assessments efforts for the University Police Department. Ofc. Johnson also has held the position of Student Patrol Coordinator, Bike Patrol and Recruitment Officer, Cultural Diversity Instructor and Detective for the University of Illinois Police Department. He has made many contributions to the University community and surrounding community through Problem Solving Orientated Community Policing.
Ofc. Johnson has extensive background in providing presentations/ workshops to a wide range of students, parents, churches, school groups, police chiefs, university police chiefs minister alliances, 4H programs, teachers, academic classes, police officers, youth conventions, boys & girls clubs, peer court, fraternities, sororities, U.S. Customs youth academy, Lincoln Challenge Academy, civic, and community groups.
His topics cover Personal Safety on College Campus Early Intervention, Personal Safety for International Students, The Law & You, Unhealthy Dating Relationships on Campus, Sexual Assault, Faith on Campus, Drugs, Alcohol, Dangers of Social Networking/Identity Theft, Preventing School Shootings, and Cultural Diversity (Leadership). Ofc. Johnson engages his audience and gives them practical, tangible tools to keep them informed. He has a passion for educating the public about safety concerns and cultural diversity.
Ofc. Johnson has also instructed Criminal Justice Classes at Parkland Community College in addition to offering outreach to community diverse networks and Local Rape Crisis Center. As a result of these efforts, police and community relations have been enhanced. Ofc. Johnson is also a Juvenile Officer, Substitute School Teacher, and Patrol Mediator.
Ofc. Johnson has received various commendations, merit, and community policing awards for his work as a Police Officer. He has also received an award for Outstanding Young Man of America.
Ofc. Johnson is a graduate of the Illinois State Police Academy, National Crime Prevention Institute, University of Louisville. He has degrees from the following: Prairie State Community College, A.A. Liberal Arts; Western Illinois University, B.S. in Law Enforcement Administration; and a M.ED degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentaiton topics include:
Personal Safety on College Campus, Early Intervention is designed to bring all stakeholders together before students attend college. In this day and age multiple issues present personal safety challenge to success of college age students. The campus shootings at Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University have a devastating impact on a community. Theft, Alcohol and drugs are more prevalent campus. Taking care of ones self is paramount to college and life success. Intervention at the high school/ post college level is important, so that decisions students make now do not effect quality life later. Practical and relevant information has been developed to share with all stakeholders.
The Hook Up (Sexual Assault Prevention)
“What’s Up Mike are you going too Stan’s party? Yes, will there be girls at the party? Yes, good maybe we can hook-up with some of them”. What does hook up mean? What can the hook up lead too? Is sex involved? This workshop is designed to give tools to girls what potentintial dangers to look out for when at a party were alcohol is being consumed, how to utilize college recourses, how avoid becoming a victim, and sexual assault prevention tips will be covered.
Club Drugs
This workshop will explore the dangers of club drugs, what are club drugs, what are the effects of club drugs, signs of someone using club drug, what to do if someone has used club drugs, If you suspect yourself as being a victim, what to do, how to reduce risk of getting victimized, what are date rape drugs?
The Dangers of Social Networking for youth
A workshop that teaches the dangers of social networking, and the impact on youth applying for jobs, scholarships’, jobs, and internships. Many careers and job opportunities have been lost as a result of what appears to be innocent fun. In recent years college students and children have been victimized my predators’ on social networking sites.
Cultural Diversity for Youth
This workshop is designed to explore cultural awareness, why diversity important, what is cultural diversity, the importance of diversity, why business value diversity, changing demographics, diversity on college campus, how youth can develop leadership stills that will help foster diversity, and economic buying power.
Leadership for Youth
We often identify youth leaders and put them in youth leadership roles. This workshop is designed to help youth leaders with additional leadership skills that will help them develop leadership skills that will enhance themselves and others that they are in contact with. Youth leadership can be a rewarding experience.
The Law and You
This workshop is designed to enhance youth and police interactions. Guidelines for Teens Interacting with Law Enforcement Officials, sometimes a communication break down occurs between youth and police. The Following objectives will be discussed: Traffic stops, contact on the street, seat belt usage, shoplifting, and underage teenage parties.
Identity Theft
Identity Theft Web of Deceit, How the Internet is used to scam innocent citizens:
In 2009 Identity Theft cost victims 11.1 million dollars, fast growing crime in America. This workshop will look at the following: What is Identity Theft, How do thieves steal identity, avoid identity theft, deter, detect, and defend. Safeguards Illinois has taken to protect identity. The impact of identity theft credit score bank accounts. How is technology used to steal identity? Caller Id says it’s local, work at home scams, new internet scam “phishing”, and how are youth / young adults used as pawns to be involved with identity theft, and resources how to protect yourself.
Parents You’re Not Done Yet (College Bound)
College is a time to grow. Safety is very important to parents. Newfound independence creates great opportunities for students to enhance themselves academically and personally in preparation for a satisfying and productive future. College is also a time of newfound freedom, and responsibilities. Taking care of one’s self is paramount to college and life success. In this day and age, multiple issues present personal safety and health challenges to the success of college age students. Choosing to leave a dorm room unlocked, irresponsible use of technology, walking alone late at night, underage and binge drinking, developing other habits that can diminish life’s quality, it’s assumed our young adults know how to handle these new challenges. This workshop is designed to give all stakeholders tools to make the transition from youth to adulthood safely while at college, and how to maximize college safety resources. The absence of parent, can lead to risky decisions. The time between high school graduation and freshman year at college will give parents early intervention tools to help make that transitions. Parents have a huge influence on students, even if a parents a mile away.
COST
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