The man in charge of security in Ferguson walks with protesters . He said he was told to stand down by the mayor and police chief after a night of violent clashes between demonstrators and police. # Ferguson '' When Johnson took over security in Ferguson Thursday , the suburb had become a flashpoint . Ron Johnson was tapped for the job Thursday . `` I 'm here to make sure they hear what I 'm talking about , '' Johnson says Friday . State troopers took over security in Ferguson after days of clashes .
The man in charge of security in Ferguson walks with protesters . He said he was told to stand down by the mayor and police chief after a night of violent clashes between demonstrators and police. Ron Johnson was tapped for the job Thursday . `` I 'm here to make sure they hear what I 'm talking about , '' Johnson says Friday . State troopers took over security in Ferguson after days of clashes .