The NAACP will honor Baltimore County police Chief Jim Johnson for his outreach to the African-American community.
Johnson will receive the Trailblazer Award presented by the Freedom Fund Committee of the Baltimore County Branch of the NAACP, according to a news release from County Executive Kevin Kamenetz's office.
The award will be presented at 2 p.m. Oct. 9 during the Annual Freedom Fund Awards Banquet, honoring those in the community who have made positive contributions to and in the African-American community, the release states.
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"Chief Johnson is a tremendous leader and this award is an reflection of the commitment that he has made to maintaining strong connections with our Baltimore County communities as well as his dedication to fostering opportunities for minority members of our outstanding police force," Kamenetz said in the news release.
The chief was selected, says Patricia Cooke-Ferguson, "because of his open door policy and because he reached out to the African-American community. He also demonstrated leadership qualities for all people."
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Cooke-Ferguson is president of the Baltimore County Branch of the NAACP.
The event is set for Martin's West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, Maryland.
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