By Town Crier Staff Report

Los Altos ended its search for a new police chief last week.

City Manager Phil Rose appointed Don Johnson, currently a captain in the Sunnyvale Public Safety Department, as the next Police Chief.

He is scheduled to begin Aug. 20, succeeding Chief Lucy Carlton, who is set to retire from her 10-year post this September.

Johnson has 22 years of experience in managing, supervising, and delivering public safety services.

During his career in Sunnyvale, Johnson has been in charge of police field services and internal administrative services, as well as captain in charge of fire services.

Johnson earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in criminal justice administration from San Jose State University.

He is a 1995 graduate of the FBI National Academy.