By Kimberly K. Fu
Jason Johnson has always had a heart for community.
Which is why the Arizona native, who grew up around the world in a military family before settling in Vacaville, served 11 years with the California Highway Patrol and the last nearly 17 with the Vacaville Police Department.
And why the sergeant’s pending retirement this April is bittersweet.
“It’s so rewarding,” he said of his job.
He was 16 when he decided on a life of service. The TV show “CHiPS” portrayed fun and excitement and no report writing.