𝙎𝙋𝘿 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩 “𝘽𝙤𝙗𝙤” 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙄𝙄 After nearly 30 years of dedicated service, Officer Robert “Bobo” Johnson III is officially retired from the Stockton Police Department today, October 10, 2026. Officer Johnson began his distinguished career with the department in 1996, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who both served as Stockton Police Officers. He served in a variety of assignments, including Patrol, K-9 Officer, Field Training Officer, Community Police Officer, Expanded Enforcement Team, Violent Crime Suppression Task Force, Gang Violence Suppression Unit Detective, US Marshal’s Task Force, Strategic Community Officer, and as an EVOC Instructor. During his career, Officer Johnson has been recognized repeatedly for his role in incidents that have impacted the community and made it safer. Officer Johnson received a Letter of Good Police Work after the city began to be plagued by an increased number of armed street robberies. Officer Johnson assisted in an investigation that led to multiple arrests, the recovery of evidence, and the seizure of a firearm. Officer Johnson worked on Operation Mustang, which resulted in 36 firearms and 40 gang members being taken off the streets. DDA Verber noted that Officer Johnson and his team members “worked with a level of professionalism and dedication that is unmatched.” Officer Johnson and his team were recognized by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department for apprehending a gang member who had shot a 9-year-old girl before leaving the area and going to Stockton. In 2017, Officer Johnson was selected as the Italian Athletic Club’s Officer of the Year. He was recognized for exemplary customer service, proactive work, mentoring younger officers, willingness to volunteer his spare time to help the community, diligence in pursuing justice, and compassion toward victims. Officer Johnson responded to an incident on December 30, 2024, where a subject jumped from a bridge with a noose around his neck. Officer Johnson leaned over the bridge rail and assisted with recovering the subject before beginning CPR. It was noted by his supervisor that it could not be overstated what a dangerous position the involved officers were in, and without hesitation, they risked their lives to save another. At the 2025 State of the City event, Officer Johnson was recognized as an outstanding employee for his nearly three decades of service to the Stockton Police Department. Numerous examples of his dedication were mentioned, and he was presented with an award from the City Council. These are just some examples of the many contributions that Officer Johnson has made. Over the course of his career, he has received awards and commendations for his service and been recognized by outside agencies, district attorneys, and internally for outstanding efforts. We thank Officer Johnson for his immense contributions over the past 30 years. Please join us in congratulating him and wishing him a long, fulfilling, and happy retirement.