Deputy Chief Michael Johnson retires from Huntsville PD after 28 years
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Huntsville Police Department Deputy Chief Michael “MJ” Johnson is stepping away from a 28-year career in law enforcement. Johnson joined the HPD in 1998 as a graduate of the department’s 40th Academy Session.
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28 years of service from Michael “MJ” Johnson
Throughout his career, Johnson earned numerous commendations and rose to one of the department’s top leadership roles and served in a variety of departments within the HPD.
He served in patrol, the DUI Task Force, Major Crimes, supervision, Public Information and executive leadership.
He said even as he promoted through the ranks, his focus remained the same: support officers, mentor younger personnel and never lose sight of why the badge matters.
“I loved watching officers do that as a supervisor. Teaching them, mentoring them – helping them learn how to serve people well.”
Deputy Chief Michael Johnson
Chief Giles said Johnson’s leadership was trusted in some of the department’s most demanding assignments because of his consistency and judgment.
“Some leaders bring energy, others bring volume. MJ brought a sense of steadiness and in this profession, especially in the difficult moments, that calm-under-pressure presence makes all the difference.”
Chief Kirk Giles
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