Darren Johnson

Director of Stadium Safety & Security

Detroit Lions-Ford Field

Darren F. Johnson is currently in his 9th year as Director of Stadium Safety & Security for the Detroit Lions/Ford Field. He retired from law enforcement after twenty-seven years of dedicated service with the Detroit Police Department. Since joining the Lions organization in 2014, Darren has spearheaded the restructuring of the Ford Field Safety & Security Plan. In 2022-23, Ford Field was recognized as NFL’s Third safest stadium. In 2022, Darren was awarded the NCS4 Professional of the Year Award, representing the NFL. Darren is a member of the NFL Stadium Security Directors Advisory Committee, National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) Advisory Committee, Detroit Crime Commission’s (DCC) Board of Commissioners, Diversified Members Credit Union’s Board of Directors, founder of the Private Sector Black Leadership Safety & Security Council (responsible for identifying, cultivating, and mentoring people of color for private sector executive positions) and the Triumph Church Security Ministry Director. Darren earned a B.S. Criminal Justice Administration (WSU 89’), and M.S. Criminal Justice Leadership & Intelligence (Madonna University 95’).