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Leonard Johnston serves as an Adjunct Professor at the State University of New York – Canton, teaching courses in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. He concurrently holds the position of Assistant Chief in the United States Border Patrol Headquarters, Washington, D.C., leading the Europe desk within the Foreign Operations Division. With over 25 years of law enforcement experience in U.S. government roles, his career includes posts at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and leadership in binational border initiatives under the 2011 Beyond the Border Action Plan.
Education:
- Master of Political Management (MPM/19) from Carleton University
- Master of Diplomacy and International Terrorism from Norwich University
- Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Norwich University
- Post Graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Political Violence from the University of St. Andrews
Research and Professional Focus: Johnston’s work centers on border security, international terrorism, and U.S.-Canada bilateral relations. His teaching emphasizes homeland security frameworks and emergency management strategies, informed by decades of operational experience in law enforcement and diplomatic liaison roles.
Professional Contributions: Advised on U.S./Canada border initiatives, served as CBP liaison to the Canada Border Services Agency (2017–2022), and collaborated on cross-border immigration and trade policies. His academic and professional expertise bridges government operations, international diplomacy, and crisis management.
