Corporal Terry Johnson joined the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Department in 1996 after successfully completing the ArKS Law Enforcement Academy. He began his law enforcement career as a Detention Deputy. He was certified by the Commission on Law Enforcement Training and Standards as a Detention Officer and rose through the ranks to the position of Shift Sergeant.

In 1999, Corporal Johnson was transferred to the Patrol Division where he found his calling. He was a part of the Search and Rescue/Operation Lifesaver team. He received and excelled in specialized training concerning interpersonal communications, storm spotting, and crime prevention.

Corporal Johnson was a good deputy who cared for other’s welfare. More importantly he was a great man. He lived our department motto; Honor and Integrity since 1851. He was a hard worker and greatly respected by the citizens of Sebastian County, AR.