Edwin "Sonny" Jackson

Veteran 9News/KUSA staffer Edwin “Sonny” Jackson has been hired by the Denver Police Department as their new Marketing, Public and Employee Relations Coordinator.

Mr. Jackson will start his new job in the Office of the Chief of Police, Public Information Unit on February 18th, 2003.

Jackson’s responsibilities will include garnering support for various department programs and policies, developing organizational strategies related to cultural and change management, marketing and public relations. He will also be tasked with devising various public and employee forums to publicize services offered by the police department. Jackson will also represent the Denver Police Department in media and employee briefings, including crisis communications management.

Jackson, who was born in Denver and graduated from South High School in 1977, lives in the West City Park neighborhood in Denver. Mr. Jackson has distinguished himself as a professional journalist with over 20 years experience in television news coverage. He most recently served as the Assignments Manager at local NBC affiliate, KUSA Channel 9.

Chief Gerald Whitman said, “Jackson has built a local and national reputation for integrity and results in the area of local news management, photojournalism and community involvement. His professional expertise will enhance the image of the Department and help us get the positive recognition that we deserve ”Mr. Jackson’s qualifications include:

Bachelor of Science Degree from Tennessee State University, Majoring in Speech Communications and Theater

Awarded the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for a documentary on the historic Five Points district of Denver titled “Making the Points”Ø Ten Emmy awards for documentaries and investigative news reports

Member photojournalist of six-time National Press Photographers Association “Television of the Year” Award

Vice President and board member of Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists

Board member of Denver Partners, a mentoring organization for at-risk youth

Member of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences, Heartland Chapter

Mr. Jackson is an accredited aerobic spinning instructor whose interests include physical fitness, traveling, and his dogs.