Joshua Stephenson 🇺🇸/🇺🇦

Joshua Stephenson has an extensive work history with a focus in law enforcement and training. Joshua currently works as a Senior Training Specialist at Motorola Solutions, starting in September 2021. Prior to this, they served as a Police Officer at the Portland Police Department from July 2001 onwards. In 2017, they worked as a Commercial Drone Operator at DroneBase. Joshua also has experience as a Member of the Board of Directors at the Youth Service Bureau of Jay Co., Inc. from May to September 2021.

Before joining the private sector, Joshua held various roles at the Portland Indiana Police Department. Joshua served as the Chief of Police from January to July 2021 and as the Assistant Chief from April 2020 to January 2021. Additionally, they worked as a Patrolman for a short period in July 2001.

Joshua's early career included serving as a Specialist in the Indiana National Guard from June 1995 to June 2002 and as a Reserve Police Officer at the Eaton Police Department from January 1998 to July 2001. Joshua also worked as a Child Care Specialist at the Youth Opportunity Center from August 1998 to June 2001.

Additionally, Joshua had a brief role as a Correction Officer at the Delaware County Sheriff's Office in April and May 2001.

Joshua Stephenson's education history includes an Associate of Arts - AA degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections, which they obtained from Ball State University from 1999 to 2001. Prior to that, they completed their secondary education at Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School, where they earned a Diploma of Education in Academic studies spanning from 1984 to 1996.