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Errin Burns Johnson

Bio

Captain Errin Burns-Johnson began her career in law enforcement as a Police Dispatcher with an outside agency in 2002. Pursuing her goal of becoming a Los Angeles Police Officer, Captain Burns-Johnson joined the Los Angeles Police Department in May 2005 where she discovered her calling.

During her career, Captain Burns-Johnson has worked several patrol and specialized assignments spanning the police officer, detective, and lieutenant ranks. In 2026, she was promoted to Patrol Commanding Officer at Northeast Division.

Captain Burns-Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration and a Master of Business Administration. She is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, the District of Columbia Police Leadership Program in Washington, DC, and the Los Angeles Police Leadership Academy.

Grounded in faith, family, and public service, Captain Burns-Johnson is committed to preserving public safety and strengthening community and police relationships.

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