Neal Johnson, 59, is stepping down as Police Chief after 38 years as an Arcadia police officer. He plans to work for an international security management company and open an office for the firm in Arcadia. He is also the national chairman for law enforcement sponsored Explorer Scouts.
Jim Helms stands near microphone as Ruth Gilb speaks to guests. Seen on left is Police Dept. Lt. Neal Johnson, who was Prize & Awards Chairman of Diamond Jubilee.
Post Alarm, Arcadia-based security company celebrates its 60th year of continuous operation. The third generation family-owned and operated company was founded in 1956 by former police chief Sam Post.
Department heads pictured in front of City Council Building. L-R: Steve Larson (Personnel); Jim Domney (Library); Jerry Collins (Recreation); Jay Corey (Redevelopment); Steve Bocian (Administrative Assistant); Jerry Gardner (Fire Chief); Bill Woolard (Planning); Bob Berlien (Water); Neal Johnson (Police);Jerry Shuster (Finance); Chester Howard (Public Works); Charles Mitchell (Police Chief); and George Watts (City Manager). Copy 1 acquired March 1982. Copy 2 acquired from Recreation Department November 2013.
Bert Johnson, recently retired after 46 years with Pacific Telephone, is a candidate in the upcoming election. He is particularly concerned with redevelopment.
Richard Honaker was promoted from Lieutenant to captain of the Arcadia Police Department, filling the vacancy caused by the promotion of Neal Johnson to chief of police.
International businessman and horse owner Frank Stronach confirmed Tuesday that he and Meditrust, the parent company of Santa Anita Park, have signed a letter of intent under which he will buy the race track.
Arcadia Chief of Police, Neal Johnson, has been appointed chairman of an anti-drug program sponsored by the San Gabriel Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
USC Arcadia Hospital announces leadership changes. The appointments will "better serve its community and align with Keck Medicine of USC health system." Colleen Wilcoxen, is now chief nursing officer. Robert Begg has been named Vice President of Human Resources and will supervise workforce training and development. Beginning January 29, Lisa Johnson will serve as the USC-AH chief quality officer.
Maynard L. Diamond has been named a Melvin Jones Fellow by Lions Clubs International Foundation in recognition of his commitment to serving the community. Photo.