Vandalia police sergeant retires

Vandalia Police Sergeant Gary Jackson (seated) retired from the department on Tuesday, April 18 after 31 years of service.

Vandalia Police Sergeant Gary Jackson (seated) retired from the department on Tuesday, April 18 after 31 years of service.

Sergeant Gary Jackson marked his retirement from the Vandalia Police Department after 31 years on April 18, his last day on the job.

Throughout his career, Jackson worked various assignments that included a patrol officer, crime prevention, patrol section watch commander, and criminal investigations section supervisor.