WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has appointed Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington to the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, a prominent national body within the executive branch dedicated to improving services and outcomes for at-risk youth.
Speaker Johnson announced the appointment on Monday, praising Sheriff Whittington’s distinguished law enforcement career and ongoing commitment to community safety.
“I am honored to appoint my good friend, Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington to the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention,” said Speaker Johnson. “For the last 14 years, Sheriff Whittington has done exceptional work to make Bossier Parish a safe and thriving community for families. His leadership in law enforcement has earned national recognition, and I have no doubt he will bring invaluable expertise to the Council.”
The Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, created by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, serves as a cross-agency forum for coordinating juvenile justice programs at the federal, state, and local levels. The Council includes 23 members, with 13 representing federal agencies and 10 selected practitioners. Only three members are appointed by the Speaker of the House, making Whittington’s appointment a significant national honor.
Sheriff Whittington’s law enforcement career began in 1988 as a patrol deputy. Since being elected Sheriff in 2011, he has been recognized for his leadership on both state and national levels. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, former Chairman of the Louisiana D.A.R.E. Advisory Board, and past President of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association. His appointment to the Council is now part of the Congressional Record of the United States House of Representatives.
—BIZ MAGAZINE