Headline Surfer videos by Serafina Frederick / Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson speaks with Headline Surfer Editor/Publisher Henry Frederick for The Sunday Conversation, the 24/7 Internet newspaper's online show focusing on newsmakers.
DELAND -- Ben Johnson is the longest serving employee of the Volusia County Sheriff's Office ever with 39 years under his belt. Oh, and he's the sheriff, rounding out 12 years in elective office as he gears up for a fourth four-year term in the November general elections.
Among the issues in The Sunday Conversation with Johnson in downtown DeLand are his love of the job, the challenges of providing public safety and how he would manage the beach if granted law enforcement authority, among myriad topics.