Sylvester Johnson

Sylvester M. Johnson is a retired American law enforcement officer. He served on the Philadelphia Police Department for forty-three years, including six years as the city's 13th Police Commissioner from January 4, 2002, until January 7, 2008.[1][2]

Not to be confused with Sy Johnson, Syl Johnson, or Syl Johnson (baseball).
Sylvester Johnson
Commissioner of the
Philadelphia Police Department
In office
January 4, 2002 – January 7, 2008
Preceded byJohn Timoney
Succeeded byCharles H. Ramsey
Personal details
SpouseCynthia
Children3 sons

Johnson joined the Philadelphia police department in 1964 and was soon assigned to the city's Highway Patrol.[1] In 1972 Johnson was awarded the medal of valor, the police department's highest award, for stopping the armed robbery of a supermarket in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, while off-duty.[1]

Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street appointed Johnson as Police Commissioner to succeed outgoing police chief John Timoney.[1] He took office on January 4, 2002.[2] Johnson was credited with lowering Philadelphia's murder rate during his first year in office.[1] He also improved some community relations.[1] He retired on January 7, 2008.[1]

References
  1. Bussbaum, Paul (2008-01-05). "Farewell salute for police commissioner Sylvester M. Johnson, 43 years on the force, got an escort, with sirens blaring, to an extraordinary send-off at the Kimmel". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  2. "Biography of Sylvester M. Johnson, Police Commissioner" (PDF). Pennsylvania Bar Association. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
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