Undersheriff-Coroner Dale Johnson joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1992 after serving six years in the United States Army. During his law enforcement career, he has held a variety of assignments.

As a Deputy, Undersheriff Johnson was assigned to the Detention Division and Field Operations Division. He was a Field Training Officer and assigned to the Yolo Narcotic Enforcement Team. He served on the Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. Team. In 2000, he was promoted to Sergeant and worked in Marine Patrol, Investigations, Yolo County Gang Task Force and S.W.A.T. (Team Leader).

In 2011, he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Administration. As the Administrative Division Commander he was in charge of Personnel, Civil, Professional Standards, Training, and S.W.A.T. (Tactical Commander).

Undersheriff Johnson was promoted to Captain in 2013 and assigned to Field Operations; which includes, Patrol, Investigations, Coroner and Special Investigations. In February 2019, he was re-assigned to Detention as the Division Commander prior to his promotion as Undersheriff-Coroner.

Dale was selected the “1995 Deputy of the Year” and “2007 / 2010 Sworn Manager of the Year” by the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office. He has received numerous commendations including three from former United States Senator Barbara Boxer.