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V. 61 / 2014
real life memories pg.10
How
Zenith 12000 Got its name pg. 4
photos from the field pg. 32
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
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How Zenith 12000 Got Its Name
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Zenith 12000: A Journey Back in Time
by David Reynolds, Senior Volunteer (V1303)
by Thora Chaves (A14584), Editor
Commissioner
Joseph A. Farrow
Deputy Commissioner
Ramona Prieto
Assistant Commissioner, Field
Warren Stanley
Assistant Commissioner, Staff
Jon Rodriguez
ARTICLES
10 Real Life Memories from an Old Cardboard Box
by Officer Mike Spicer (9020) retired,
Senior Volunteer (V44001)
12 Centennial Club: Lieutenant Eugene Davidson
by Greg Geeting, Senior Volunteer (V1301)
14 MAIT: Making Sense of the Mayhem
16 Louise Pankey: Four Decades of
Dedication and Loyalty
by Greg Geeting, Senior Volunteer (V1301)
PEOPLE
17 Safety, Service, and Security
32 Photos from the Field
Zenith 12000
Captain John Price
Lieutenant Kelly Clarke-Cardoza
Officer Evan Beaver
Editor Thora A. Chaves
Contributing Writers
Verna Dreisbach
Greg Geeting
David Reynolds
Mike Spicer
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H H H Commissioner’s Corner
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This issue of Zenith 12000 celebrates the magazine’s 60th anniversary.
When Zenith 12000 debuted in 1954:
• Dwight Eisenhower was President of a nation with 48 states and
163 million people;
• Bernard Caldwell was Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol;
• On average, a new car cost about $2,000, and a house about $20,000;
• Gas sold for less than 30¢ per gallon, and bread for less than 20¢ per loaf;
• A first class letter needed only a three-cent stamp!
Joe Farrow, Commissioner
Much has changed in 60 years. However, throughout political successions, economic upturns and
downturns, and much social evolution, Zenith 12000 has remained a steadfast chronicle of our
Department. It has covered events which were heartwarming, somber, stirring, mundane, and magnificent.
Moreover, it has consistently reflected the CHP’s principles and values through reports and depictions of
our officers and employees serving the public with distinction as they do every hour of every day.
This 60th Anniversary issue of Zenith 12000 offers a journey into the past six decades through stories and
pictures which highlight some unique individuals. And as always, this issue covers the excellent work being
accomplished in each of our Divisions.
Noted American historian David McCullough said, “History is who we are, and why we are the way
we are.” In keeping with that thought, I present to you this special issue of Zenith 12000. For 60 years,
Zenith 12000 has showcased who we are and has told the unfolding story of our history.
C e l e b r a t i n g
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How
Zenith 12000
By David Reynolds (V1303),
Senior Volunteer
Long before 9-1-1 became the
nationwide phone number for
emergencies, much of California
was serviced by a different
number: Zenith 12000.
While telephone exchanges,
which were commonplace in
1954, are relegated to the history
books, the original emergency
number lives on as the name
of the CHP’s magazine, Zenith
12000. Since “Zenith 12000”
was already well known at that
time to many Southern California
residents, including CHP Officer
George Bessler, he suggested
it as the name of the Highway
Patrol’s official magazine. Then
Commissioner Bernard Caldwell
agreed and the name has stuck for
60 years, though the phone system
that created it has faded into the
mists of time.
The CHP’s association with the
emergency phone system started
Got Its Name
with Zenith 12000
and continues to
evolve to this day.
The CHP was
founded in 1929
when telephone
systems were in
their infancy, but
by 1954, telephone
exchanges with
human operators
were common.
When someone
had an emergency
and needed police,
fire, or emergency
medical assistance,
they found a phone, Zenith cartoon from June 1955
which were far from
common — and dialed a local
the exchange name “Zenith”—and
telephone exchange. According to the numbers “1-2000.”
Wikipedia, telephone directories
By February 1, 1954, the tolllisted numbers starting with
free call to Zenith 1-2000 was
the two letters indicating the
made available statewide for
exchange, followed by a five
motorists encountering true traffic
digit number. In Los Angeles,
emergencies.
the number residents used when
disaster struck was ZE—short for
Original logo from 1954
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Like the phone system, the
magazine has also evolved over the
past 60 years. The premier issue
of Zenith 12000 was published on
August 14, 1954. It was printed
in black and white, contained five
photographs, and was only eight
pages long. The cover stories
celebrated the 25th anniversary
of the CHP and creation of the
Zenith 12000 magazine. In the
Logo from the 1970s
cover article, then
Commissioner
Bernard Caldwell
was quoted as
saying, “Zenith 12000 is
designed, prepared,
and published
as a source of
information about
the Patrol, its
activities, and its
people.”
Los Angeles Switchboard exchange circa 1954.
Much has changed in the 60 years since the first Zenith
12000 issue was published. The
CHP’s commitment to rapidly
respond to emergency calls,
though, is unwavering and Thora
Chaves (A14584), current editor
of the Zenith 12000 promises “the
memories of our works and deeds
will continue in the pages of the
Zenith 12000.” n
Logo from the 1960s
Replacing Zenith 1-2000 was a
system that has its origins in 1939
Britain. Residents there dialed
“999” to report emergencies. By
1967, President Lyndon Johnson
and Congress agreed there was
a need for a single emergency
phone number. The 9-1-1 system
began its nationwide rollout in
1968. The system has evolved
over the years, and in 2012, the
CHP received more than seven
million emergency 9-1-1 calls.
The look throughout the 1980s
This logo was used during the 1990s and early 2000.
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Zenith 12000: A Journey Back in Time
August 1954
Embarrassing Moment
A humorous, but embarrassing
development occurred at the
Winterhaven resident post. The
officer climbed into his car one recent
morning, started it up, shifted into
gear… and nothing happened. It was
one of the new experimental Olds
that has been shuttling through the
district, and the officer was quick to
check for the difficulty. He found it.
The two rear wheels were missing
and the car was sitting on blocks!
Zenith 12000 presents a gallery of excerpts, pictures and
commentary from 60 years of publication.There are
photos from historic events, classic CHP commentary and
humorous moments cut from the pages of our magazine.
In the end, we hope that this journey back provides readers
with a sense of the highs and lows as well as the far more
numerous daily trifles of the California Highway Patrol.
September 1961
Baseball Brings Drop in Thefts
Baseball and television may combine
to reduce the number of auto thefts,
reports an agent of the National Auto
Theft Bureau in San Francisco,
albeit tongue in cheek. Ordinarily,
there are 25 to 30 car thefts daily
in San Francisco. When the Giants
televised two of their away games
recently, auto thefts fell to 4 the first
night, and 6 the second evening, or a
75 percent reduction.
July 1965
Rollerskating Rampage
San Jose Area Officer Jack Hodson
located a nine-year-old blonde on the
Junipero Serra Freeway after a frantic
15-minute search in heavy traffic.
The youngster had roller skated on
the four-lane freeway for about two
miles vieing with cars.
Although no citation was issued, the
girl’s mother dealt a sound spanking
on the spot. Dispatcher Geri Rush
received the first of nine calls from
alarmed motorists at 5:45 p.m.
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First Quarter 1959 - Big Melee
The newly opened “Big Cut” approach to the new Carquinez Bridge looked
very much like an automobile “junkyard” for a few hours on Thanksgiving Day
morning. Heavy fog was blamed for the first rear end collision that set off a
chain reaction that resulted finally in 34 cars piling up on both sides of the
divided highway, and at least 32 persons injured. The new road and bridge
had been opened to traffic only two days before Thanksgiving Day.
February 1969 -
Mini-Skirts are Safety Aid
Is a lady pedestrian safer in a mini-skirt
after dark? The following statement from
the American Automobile Association
indicates that she is: “The headlights of
modern cars aim downward and readily
pick up the stockings or bare legs of
women in the beam. Naturally, the more
stocking or leg exposed, the easier it is
for motorists to spot and thus prevent an
accident.”
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By Thora Chaves (A14584)
February 1956 TV Series Captures
Number One Spot
Current television program ratings
indicate that the show, “Highway
Patrol,” is the number one spot
television show in the Nation.
spring 2000 - But the Sign Says “No Parking”
Videodex lists “Highway Patrol”
as showing in 18.7 percent of the
Nation’s TV equipped homes for an
estimated audience of 15,000,000
viewers.
This 737 overshot the Hollywood Burbank Airport runway and ended up on a city street close to a “No
Parking” sign. Altadena Area Sergeant Dan Hart (13580) and Officer Kris Holm (15619) are searching for
the right section to cite. Photo taken by Lieutenant Alan Henderson (5932).
Spring 2000 -
Ventura Area and Alaska Flight 261
Alaska Airlines and the CHP will
always remember January 31, 2000.
It was on this day that Alaska Airlines
Flight 261 plunged into the Pacific
Ocean 10 miles off of Ventura Area
coastline. Officer Dave Webb (12076)
recalls the events surrounding this
horrible accident.
Officer Webb said CHP received the
initial call about the plane crash.
Subsequently, every available officer
responded to the beaches to secure
the scene and watch for survivors.
Initially, small pieces of the plane and
body parts were retrieved. A man’s
torso and a baby were also found at
sea. As personal items were located,
they were categorized and laid in a
hangar at Point Mugu Naval Air Base.
The two pilots, three cabin crew
members, and 83 passengers on
board were killed and the aircraft
was destroyed. Of the 83 passengers
81 were U.S. citizens.
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October 1965 - Watts Riots
Traffic Officer Paul Adams assists Los Angeles Police and National Guardsmen
check a car and its occupants at a curfew area during the bloody Watts riots.
Two suspects are being held while their car is being searched for stolen
goods. The six-day unrest resulted in 34 deaths, 1,032 injuries, 3,438 arrests,
and over $40 million in property damage.
Adams, one of 70 CHP officers participating with other police agencies, is
assigned to the Norwalk Area.
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October 1961 -
Loss of Pies May
Have Saved Lives
A sizable number of pies won’t be baked because of his actions, but the
alert thinking of Officer Harry Hamill, Merced
Area, probably saved many persons from death or serious illness due to
insecticide poisoning.
Hamill was working the scales north of Livingston on U.S. 99 when he
discovered a vehicle with one axle overloaded. During the shifting of cargo
he noticed that the contents were 14,000 pounds of pie flour, destined for a
Fresno baking company, plus a quantity of toxic insecticides.
Calculating the danger, he contacted Sergeant Frank Coburn, who summoned
the health department, which agreed the flour should be tested. The truck
was allowed to continue to Fresno, where it was met by the Patrol and health
authorities. Tests showed the flour was contaminated and it was destroyed.
January 1965 -
First Quarter 1958 -
A Horse of Course!
If you lead a horse to water, that’s one
thing – but when he takes the trip in
your sports car, that’s another matter.
“Impossible,” you say. “It just can’t
happen.” But you better believe it,
just ask the Ventura Area office
about a pony named Gambler.
Gambler showed up as a passenger
not long ago right along side of a
29-year-old Santa Barbara motorist
driving north on Highway 101 above
Malibu in his foreign sports car.
Somehow Gambler got out of his
pasture and was galloping north on
the freeway. No, the motorist didn’t
stop and offer Gambler a ride. The
horse ran in front of the car and got
it in the rear at 65 miles an hour. He
flew in the air and landed in the seat.
The motorist swerved over and
stopped. The horse got out and
galloped away without even saying
goodbye.
‘Copter Offers Assistance
A Navy helicopter skipper’s offer
to use the windmill blades of his
“chopper” to blow out a fire that
was consuming a wrecked pickup
truck on Rindler Hill late yesterday
afternoon was briefly considered,
then politely declined by CHP officers.
The unidentified pilot proposed that
he take his craft aloft again, position
it over the burning truck, then “give
it a good blow,” by revving up the
engine.
“It may have been a good idea – we’ll
never know,” said Officer Joe White,
“because just then an East Vallejo
fire truck drove up.”
And just as the truck arrived, the
gasoline tank on the pickup exploded
with a muffled boom, spreading
flames about 30 feet into the air, and
perhaps giving the helicopter pilot
reason to be glad he wasn’t hovering
over the fire.
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November 1955 - Why Me?
A driver is still wondering why he was
recently booked in the Placer County
Jail so rapidly.
He was driving at 60 miles per hour,
according to witnesses, in the vicinity
of Meadow Vista School where a 25
miles per hour limit is posted.
A nearby farmer, Richard B. Langner,
heard the sound of squealing tires
while watering his pasture near the
road, and then a crash. He hurried
to the scene. The two had been
injured slightly when their car left the
roadway. The driver appeared woozy,
so Langner asked if he had been
drinking. “Yes, but please don’t call
the cops,” the driver pleaded. Langner
didn’t have to. He is Captain of the
Roseville Area office of the CHP.
Fourth Quarter 1957 New 650 IBM Machine
With the push of a button CHP
Commissioner B.R. Caldwell recently
set into motion the patrol’s new
IBM 650 magnetic drum processing
machine, an electronic device, which
will greatly reduce the tedious number
of hours required to provide the
statistical breakdowns so essential in
the constant struggle to control the
traffic on California’s vast network of
rural highways.
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May 1973 -
Second Quarter 1959
Roseville Train Explodes and
Shrapnel Strikes Patrol Car –
A large explosion that sent flaming
fragments across the front of the
Roseville Area patrol car, bounced
Motorist “Squawks”
About Arrest
The following letter was written to
the CHP.
Twenty-one dollars for 75 miles
per hour! This is a squawk. That
dratted so-and-so of an officer was
so darned pleasant and pleasingly
diplomatic that the charge and the
fine were almost painless. Putting
out twenty-one dollars is a very
painful thing for me and then to
have it done in such a pleasant
way as to remove the sting is
too-too much.
back into the windshield, left the
front corner post and rolled back
over the roof stunned Officer Barnes
momentarily but he continued
assisting at the disaster scene.
When the bombs started exploding
in the railroad yard near Roseville,
April 28, the CHP played a major role
in providing emergency assistance.
Emergency personnel participation
included 107 officers and 64
vehicles.
January 1965 What No Pencil?
Officer Troy Doan, patrolling Highway
101 saw a man standing on the
shoulders of another man spraying
a telephone pole with a can of spray
paint.
“What are you trying to do?” asked
Doan.
“Pointing an arrow on the pole to point
to a note I have written to the Highway
Patrol that my car has stalled,” replied
the motorist.
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Captain Richard Drolette (1773),
summarizing the rapid mobilization
effort required to handle the disaster
scene, said “I can honestly say that
I have never seen our personnel,
the personnel of allied agencies,
my superiors and the general public
perform so well and coordinate so
effectively as I witnessed during this
disaster.”
The officer walked to the roadway
side of the car where he found this
message sprayed into the pavement a
foot high: “Broken down, will be back
for it.”
“No pencil?” asked the officer. “No,”
said the driver. “Well, why didn’t you
spray the note on your car?”
“If I did that, I wouldn’t be able to get
it off.”
Doan gave the two men a ride to a
garage for mechanical assistance after
issuing a citation for defacing a public
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Critters Sacrificed
Occasionally it becomes the duty
of an officer to sacrifice the life of
an animal – to ensure the safety
of the officer and to eliminate any
unnecessary suffering on the part
of the critter.
An unofficial survey indicates the
number of critters shot in the line
of duty from 1971-73 to be:
deer-82, dogs-33,
cows-36, horses-20,
bulls-3, rattlers-4,
burrow-2, sheep-2,
coyote-1, eagle-1,
rabbit-1, baboon-1,
opossum-1, raccoon-1,
and pig-1.
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By Retired Officer Mike Spicer (9020), Senior Volunteer (V44001)
Real Life Memories
from an Old Cardboard Box
I
n a small hotel lobby in
Lemoore, California, Sperry
Morton looks on in stunned
astonishment. “These are pictures
of your father, Officer Bill Morton,”
I say as tears well up in the 76
year-old Vietnam veteran’s eyes.
The Morton family had been
searching in vain for information
about Officer Morton, only to have
the trail turn cold. Gazing upon
the pictures of Hanford Area’s first
Highway Patrolman was the end of
a frustrating journey. The Mortons
had in their possession only one
photo of an aging Bill Morton
sitting on a couch. That changed in
the summer of 2013 when Hanford
Public Information Officer Adam
Barresi (18493) came upon an
item known as “the Box” neatly
tucked away in the crevices of
the Hanford
Area office. The
find revealed a
treasure trove
of photographs
dating back to
1929.
and others less so. In the case of the
Morton’s, it’s a bittersweet story.
Officer Bill Morton, being Kings
County’s first motor officer, ruled
the road and was both a legend and
exemplar of the reputation that the
patrol enjoys today. He married
Ivy Morton and had two boys. In
1936, Ivy Morton was tragically
killed in an automobile accident.
It was the depression era; being a
working single father of two was
challenging at best and the boys
were sent off to a Christian family
farm in Porterville. Officer Morton
was eventually married again to
a nurse Genevieve Sperry. This
union produced Sperry Morton.
One question had always plagued
Sperry Morton. How did his
The find revealed
a treasure trove of
photographs dating
back to 1929.
parents meet? Digging through
online newspaper archives, I
discovered that Officer Morton
was critically injured in an onduty motorcycle accident only five
months after his first wife, Ivy, was
killed. To the Mortons, the officernurse connection revealed that the
two most likely met while he was
convalescing. Although this would
seem like a wonderful love story,
Although the
photographs are
considered a great
discovery, it is the
stories connected to
them that are most
intriguing. Some
reveal happy times
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tragedy was lurking just around
the corner. When Sperry was sixyears old, his mother, Genevieve,
contracted Polio and died, leaving
the young boy to eventually join his
older stepbrothers on the farm.
for Hanford CHP Officer Dean
Esquibel. Esquibel was killed in
the line of duty on August 21,
1985. Proceeds will also benefit
“Fernando’s Station,” a memorial
at the Area’s gas pumps for the late
Automotive Services Mechanic
Fernando Hernandez, who died
from cancer. n
The story of the Morton family
and Officer Morton’s service to
the CHP has peaked the interest
of the Area’s retirees and formed
the Hanford CHP Historical
Project. Using the photographic
treasures from “the Box,” the
group is currently working on
a pictorial book with stories
from 1929 to the present.
Proceeds from the book will
replace the aging office memorial
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By Greg Geeting (V1301), Senior Volunteer
Centennial Club:
Lieutenant Eugene Davidson
RESOLVED, by the Commissioner and the men and women of the California Highway Patrol that
Lieutenant Eugene Davidson (705) is recognized and thanked for his many exceptional and dedicated
years of service to the people of California, and is wished a happy and wonderful 100th birthday.
Commissioner Joseph A. Farrow (9486) — September 4, 2013
1913
On a beautiful fall afternoon,
seated comfortably in his
recliner at his apartment in
the Las Brisas Retirement
Community in San Luis
Obsipo, Lieutenant Eugene
Davidson (705) graciously
spent more than 90 minutes
with Zenith 12000.
Lieutenant Davidson, we
know that you were born
in Nova Scotia, Canada
(September 4, 1913), but if
you were telling your own life
story, where would you begin?
I would begin with my earliest
recollection, which is of living
in the family housing of an open pit
copper mine in Nevada. This would
have been somewhat before 1920. My
father worked on horseback, as did
many of the guys. I really admired
how he could handle a horse. Many
young people from Canada had
been attracted to the Nevada copper
mines. It was a hard life, particularly
for my mother, as the housing was
quite rough, but she always did the
best she could for us. Later on, our
family moved to Northern California
where my father worked for a lumber
company.
Eventually your family settled in the
Bay Area and you graduated from
Castlemont High School in Oakland
in 1930. What motivated you to get
out on your own?
A girl – said Davidson with a twinkle
in his blue eyes – she became my
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A retired Lieutenant Davidson traveling the
globe on his sailing skiff the Island Childe.
first wife, Elizabeth. We headed off
for Reno on the train. My mother
tried to stop us from getting married
by calling the sheriff’s office in Reno,
but we were determined. Later on
(1935), we had a daughter, Martha.
Living in the Great Depression and
trying to pursue higher education
at the same time must have been a
real challenge. Tell us a little about
those times.
Yes, those times were difficult. I
worked, when I could, as a golf caddy.
I’d go twice around the course in a
day if possible to make extra money.
I sold hardware too. But I guess I
was luckier than many guys because
I was really good at one thing –
believe it or not – that was window
trimming. I had pretty regular
employment with the F.
W. Woolworth Company,
including decorating the
windows of their signature
store in downtown San
Francisco.
I also attended Merritt
Business School in Oakland
and the University of
California, Berkeley. I studied
mechanical engineering at
UC Berkeley, as best I can
recall, and I also ran long
distance on the track team.
I was always a very good
runner. Maybe that’s what
helped me live this long!
Now, you went into law enforcement
initially with the Alameda County
Sheriff’s Office in 1941. What
brought you to that decision?
Actually, it was my mother’s advice.
I had worked for a long time as a
window trimmer. While I enjoyed
that work, I was afraid I wasn’t going
to find anything more meaningful.
I was practically in tears when
discussing the subject with my
mother one day. She suggested that
I follow in my stepfather’s footsteps
and join a police department.
Something about that advice just
clicked with me, so off I went.
The United States joined the Second
World War at almost exactly the
same time you joined the Alameda
County Sheriff’s Office, and we
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Now, during my first assignment
– to Visalia in the late 1940s – it
was a major job to keep the roads
running smoothly because so many
motorists needed help changing
tires. Tires in those days were cord
ply and pretty easily punctured. Out
in the central valley, of course, trucks
carried produce from the fields to
the canneries and processing plants
in wooden boxes. Jiggling around on
the trailer beds, many of the nails
holding the boxes together came
loose and fell onto the road. So,
motorists had flat tires right and left,
and we got pretty good at changing
them!
By far my most memorable
assignment came later in Davidson’s
CHP career when he served as
coordinator for the Presidential
Motorcade of President John F.
Kennedy in Berkeley, 1962. President
Kennedy had a very strong and
definite handshake, said Davidson,
grasping my hand to illustrate.
Kennedy was a PT Boat commander
during World War II, and he had a
handshake to match! Once he shook
your hand, you never forgot it. It
was a privilege to meet him and to
coordinate the motorcade. I’ll never
forget that experience.
In the 45 years since you retired
from the CHP, you’ve done lots of
interesting and challenging things.
Tell us about some of them.
Having lived much of my life in the
Bay Area, I came to really enjoy
sailing. So, one of the first things I
2013
know that you volunteered to serve
in the Army in 1942. Tell us a little
about your wartime experience.
I was selected – along with several
other police officers and insurance
investigators who had volunteered
for the Army – to attend specialized
training at the FBI’s school. The
FBI training was top notch. We
were then assigned to the Criminal
Investigation Department (CID),
which was attached to the Army
Provost Marshall’s Office. Now most
GIs were men of integrity, but there
were a few who – unfortunately –
committed serious crimes, including
major theft, embezzlement,
counterfeiting, even murder. Our job
was to investigate and bring these
serious criminals to justice. We were
quite successful.
Just after World War II, I met and
married my second wife, Annamae.
Our daughter Sandy was born in
1947, about the same time I joined
the CHP.
Now you served as a CHP Officer
for more than 20 years, including
assignments in Visalia, Los Angeles,
and the Bay Area. Tell us a little
about those years.
First, I do have to say that I’ve always
had the highest regard for my fellow
CHP officers. As a whole, they really
embodied the qualities reflected in
the seven-point shield: character,
courtesy, honor, integrity, judgment,
knowledge, and loyalty. I’m extremely
proud to have been a part of the CHP.
did was purchase a 35-foot sailboat –
Island Childe – and spent more than
two years sailing around the world.
Island Childe, which is still in service,
is a classic John Alden design, very
stable and durable. It saw us through
several scares in that long voyage.
I had a number of different people
crew with me, and I enjoyed every
minute…well almost every minute!
After selling Island Childe in 1973,
I moved to Oregon and spent about
17 years acquiring and remodeling
distressed houses. I have always been
pretty good with tools, and working
on houses was a great pleasure for
me. The completed houses made
great homes, and I enjoyed seeing
families move in. During the past
20 years or so, I have continued to
work with wood, but on smaller scale
projects.
So, in reflecting on 100 years, what’s
the secret for a long and happy life?
What message do you want to leave
us with?
Most important, I think, is to do
what you’re interested in and to take
pride in doing your best. It’s also
important to take life as it comes.
You can’t always control what will
happen, but you can always control
how you respond to what life sends
your way. Finally, believe in yourself
and maintain your personal sense of
honesty and integrity. If you do those
things, then your life will be happy
and complete no matter how long it
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Lieutenant Davidson served as coordinator of the Presidential Motorcade when President John F. Kennedy visited Berkeley in 1962.
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MAIT
Making Sense
of the Mayhem
On May 21, 1976, a charter bus carrying 52 people
traveled off the roadway, plummeted 22 feet, flipped
over, and landed on its roof causing the roof to
collapse. Twenty-eight students from Yuba City High
School and one teacher died in the collision. The
collision occurred at an off-ramp south of the BeniciaMartinez Bridge near Martinez, California. Following
this tragedy, it became apparent that the Department
did not have the resources or expertise to manage and
investigate such incidents. In 1978, the CHP formed
a statewide team of highly trained experts to handle
complex investigations. This was the beginning of
the Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team
(MAIT).
Despite federally mandated regulations, laws, and
safety measures, motor vehicle collisions continue
to take the lives of our nation’s citizens on a
daily basis. According to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 34,080
people died in motor vehicle traffic collisions
in 2012, an increase of 5.3 percent from the
previous year. This increase in traffic fatalities
in California ranks third highest in the country
and it emphasizes the need for in-depth MAIT
investigations.
MAIT utilizes extensive training and state of the art technology to investigate collisions.
Since the CHP established MAIT, there has
been a substantial increase in the number
of personnel assigned to the program, the
number of investigations completed, as well
as advancements in technology. In 1978,
MAIT investigated 24 cases utilizing two
teams; one in Valley Division and another in
Southern Division. In 2012, the MAIT Program
Valley Division MAIT unit: Officer Steve Ruppert (14530), Motor Carrier Specialist I Robert Gillerstrom (A15368), Sergeant Steve Day (14879),
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conducted 264
investigations with
MAIT investigators
assigned to
every Division.
The number of
investigations
increased 12.9
percent from 2011
to 2012 alone. The
people of MAIT
have repeatedly
demonstrated their
expertise in complex
investigations,
proving that they
Southern Division MAIT personnel setting up the Leica High-Definition Surveying 3600 ScanStation at a large tunnel collision
are indispensible
involving multiple commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles.
to the Department,
allied agencies, and
collision investigations, departmental shooting
to the public. They utilize extensive training and state
investigations, and allied agency investigations.
of the art technology to investigate collisions. The
Remember that MAIT is an asset for use by the
technology used in the field of collision reconstruction Department when the needs of the investigation
is ever changing. Data recording methods have
exceed the expertise of field personnel. If the
improved over time from physical tape measurements investigation requires the assistance of MAIT, run the
to mechanical surveys to electronic surveys to Global
request up the chain of command. Their job is to help
Positioning Systems (GPS) and finally to electronic
ensure a thorough and complete investigation, and to
scans of an entire scene.
provide closure to the families that have been greatly
As a result of the training, the experience of team
personnel, and the significant peer review, MAIT
is continually requested to assist with departmental
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Officer Jason Hamilton (14546), Officer Darrell Nishimi (13891), Caltrans Senior Transportation Engineer Jim Pursell.
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Louise Pankey:
Four Decades of Dedication and Loyalty
By Greg Geeting (V01301), Senior Volunteer
Louise Pankey (A2555), Public Safety
Dispatch Supervisor II in the Los Angeles
Communications Center (LACC), is
the longest tenured of all current CHP
employees.
Pankey is a native of southern California,
graduating from Pasadena’s John Muir
High School in 1960. After attending
Glendale City College, she was employed
by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in
Pasadena where she worked on the
Ranger Program, a series of unmanned
space missions that took the first closeup images of the Moon’s surface. Later,
Pankey became the Business Office
manager for a local car dealership before
leaving the workforce to become a fulltime mother in 1965.
In a recent interview for Zenith 12000,
Pankey was kind enough to tell about her
journey as an administrative employee
with the CHP, a journey that now spans
more than four decades.
So, what brought you to the CHP?
I had been a full-time mother for five
years, but my first husband and I divorced
in 1970, which caused me to reassess
my life. I knew it would be necessary to
return to work. My brother, who was a
CHP officer at the time, brought me a CHP
Radio Dispatcher testing announcement
and encouraged me to apply. Although it
seemed ambitious, I filed my application
in December 1970. Much to my surprise,
my application was accepted, and I
scored high enough on the civil service
examination to be reachable. Following
the background check, I was hired in April
1971. I have spent my entire CHP career
at the LACC, being promoted to public
safety dispatch supervisor I in 1981, and
then public safety dispatch supervisor II
in 1983.
We know that you jokingly say that
you’re “just one bad day away from
retirement.” On a serious note, though,
what are your thoughts on retirement?
I must admit that I do ask myself why
I haven’t retired from time to time.
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The answer is always pretty simple:
I enjoy what I do. For me, this is not
really “work” in the negative sense the
word seems to have acquired. In fact, I
regret that the word has gotten negative
overtones, because I believe that how
you feel about what you’re doing is
entirely up to you. A person has to take
charge of his or her attitude – try to
make a bad situation better and a good
situation great! I’m thankful that I have
been blessed with excellent health. I
actually look forward to getting up at
4:00 a.m. and getting each day on the
move.
What do you regard as the most
significant event of your tenure with
the CHP?
Though I can recall a number of
significant events, I believe the 1992
Los Angeles riots – often associated
with Rodney King – had the most impact
and influence on the community we
serve. The danger to the public and the
devastation were widespread. The CHP’s
rapid response – mobilizing resources
from throughout the state – was
extraordinary. The LACC was one of the
major staging areas for equipment and
personnel and I was immensely proud
to be part of that incredibly efficient
and effective effort to protect lives
and property. Over the 20 years since
the riots, I have had the opportunity
to reconnect with many of the CHP
personnel who were involved with that
response as officers or sergeants and
who are now returning as captains and
assistant chiefs.
What would you say have been
the biggest changes in the CHP’s
operations over your career?
By far the biggest changes have had to
do with the broader availability and the
increasing sophistication of technology
to accomplish the CHP’s mission. Safety,
Security, and Service are – and always
will be – the focus of this agency, but the
technological means and wherewithal
to accomplish that focus are constantly
evolving. For example, dispatchers
formerly documented information from
the field on “radio cards.” The Computer
Aided Dispatch system now in place has
made a huge difference in response time,
thoroughness, and accuracy. The LACC
alone now answers more than three
million 9-1-1 calls each year. Handling
that volume would simply be impossible
using the old system. Moreover, think
The Los Angeles Communications Center
answers more than three million 9-1-1
calls each year.
of it from the public’s standpoint. When
I started in 1971, individuals in distress
had to dial the operator and ask for
Zenith 12000, then wait for the transfer.
Now they are immediately connected
with a knowledgeable dispatcher who
quickly analyzes and responds to
their emergency. What a remarkable
improvement!
So, in conclusion, what advice do
you have for those who might be
contemplating a career in the CHP’s
administrative ranks?
The best advice I can give anyone for
any job – as I mentioned before – is to
maintain a positive attitude and not fall
victim to the negative work mind-set
that may surround you. Also, it’s vital
to learn to communicate effectively, be
appreciative, be organized, and take time
to recharge yourself. Always do your very
best, but recognize at the same time that
building your skills and abilities takes
time. Even after all these years, I’m still
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Think Tank for Youth
Headquarters is Fit 4 Life
The CHP attended the Youth Traffic
Safety Summit in September 2013 to
meet with young people from across
the state.
As summer approached, headquarters (HQ) arranged a campus wide weight
loss challenge called CHP Fit 4 Life. For three months, nine teams of six
worked out, ate right,
and participated in the
dreaded, weekly weighins. Lessons learned
included: exercise can be
fun, just being conscious
of what you eat can help
reduce weight, and body
fat testing is humbling.
In the end, team
“Weapons of Mass
Reduction” took the
gold with a total loss
of 60.5 pounds of fat. The top female loser was Information Officer II, Jaime
Coffee (A13539), and top male loser was Clint Hightower (A16024) from the
Commercial Vehicle Section.
Weight loss coordinator Officer Cyndi Mitchell (16832) hangs
with half of the winning team members from Weapons of Mass
Reduction: Lieutenant Kelly Cardoza (13158), Information Officer II
Jaime Coffee (A13539) and Sergeant Veronica Gonzalez (13191).
Photo by Deputy Commissioner Mona Prieto (9009)
Officers James Bettencourt (16149),
Pandi Crandall (18141), Mary Bailey (18105),
and Ralph Cervantez (18190) travelled to
Anaheim for the summit.
The annual event was spearheaded by
Friday Night Live. The CHP shared ideas
on what each student can do to stop
distracted and drunk driving and what
programs are available to help spread
the safe driving message among teens.
I-80 Challenge a Success
The CHP joined 11 other state highway
patrol agencies across the nation to
participate in the “I-80 Challenge.”
The goal was zero fatalities on the
2,900 miles of Interstate 80 from
California to New York from
July 24 through July 31, 2013.
The final week of the challenge ended with Fit 4 Life participants joining
thousands of walkers from across the Sacramento area at the Capitol for the
American Heart Association State Capitol Heart Walk.
Overall the weight loss challenge helped HQ lose more than 300 pounds.
Women in Law Enforcement
CHP Headquarters, along with Valley Division, hosted a Women in Law
Enforcement seminar on September 7, 2013, at the Academy. Interested
applicants learned about career opportunities from successful officers,
sergeants, lieutenants, captains, and chiefs.
Commissioner Joe Farrow (9486) is a keynote
speaker at the I-80 press conference in Iowa.
The eight-day challenge was a
success in California, the Golden
State’s Interstate 80 corridor was free
of fatalities, however; two people died
in crashes occurring in Nebraska and
Ohio.
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A photo opportunity not to be missed. CHP employees gather for the Women in Law Enforcement
career seminar at the Academy, September 7, 2013.
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Heroic Behavior Captures Medal of Valor
The courageous actions of two Northern Division officers captured the
attention of the California State Firefighters’ Association (CSFA). The actions
of Officer Brian Henderson (19066), a helicopter pilot out of Northern Division,
and Officer Adam Garcia (17128) from Clear Lake Area office were honored
with an Award of Valor from CSFA in October 2013.
Officers Henderson and Garcia displayed exceptional judgment and ability to
maintain their composure during two separate critical incidents.
On July 5, 2012, Officer
Henderson and Officer
Tony Stanley (16722)
were conducting a remote
rescue operation of
an injured hiker at Big
Bear Lake in the Trinity
Alps Wilderness. Upon
exiting the helicopter,
Officer Stanley was
struck in the head by
the helicopter rotor.
Henderson summoned the
aid of the injured hiker,
Jeremy Kilburn, who
was also a U.S. Air Force
On October 5, 2013, Officers Henderson and Garcia received
critical care physician.
accolades and a medal for their heroic deeds.
Recognizing the gravity of
Stanley’s condition, Henderson inspected the blade and deemed the helicopter
airworthy, configured it for medical evacuation, and positioned Kilburn and
camp counselor, Elizabeth Fitch, on board to provide on-going medical
attention to Stanley during the flight to the hospital. Henderson demonstrated
judgment, swift action, and composure throughout this critical incident that
was exemplary.
On January 27, 2013, a man was driving his pickup truck northbound on state
Route 29. The pickup was also occupied by two other passengers.
Golf for a Good Cause
On June 7, 2013, the 11-99
Foundation Golf Tournament was
held at Tierra Oaks Golf Course in
Redding.
The Redding Area Squad presented
11-99 Foundation Northern Division
Coordinator Mike Elder with two
awards for his willingness and
commitment to support the Redding
Area and Northern Division 11-99
Foundation Golf Tournament for the
past 12 years.
Pictured, Redding Area Captain Jerry Flavin
(10813), Northern Division Assistant Chief Todd
Chadd (11355), Contra Costa Area Captain
Todd Garr (13312), 11-99 Foundation Northern
Division Coordinator Mike Elder, and Retired
Northern Division Chief Alan Wolochuk (7977).
100 Percent for 9-1-1 Calls
The Yreka Communications Center
(YCC) achieved a National Emergency
Number Association (CalNENA) rating
of 100% for 9-1-1 calls answered
within 10 seconds. For their efforts
and dedication, the YCC received a
Commissioner’s Unit Citation.
The driver attempted to pass another vehicle, but slid sideways off the road’s
edge and careened end-over-end before landing in a creek bed. Officer Garcia
was on patrol a short distance away and responded to the collision. When
Garcia arrived on scene, the engine compartment was just starting to ignite
and smolder. The driver was standing outside of the vehicle; however, the
passengers were still inside. The engine compartment quickly became fully
engulfed in flames and the heat was intense. The driver and passenger doors
were jammed shut, which prevented immediate extrication.
Despite the intense heat, Garcia managed to pull both passengers through the
driver’s window and drag them to a safe location. Garcia likely saved the pair
from massive burns or death.
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At the area’s October training day, PSD Sharon
Summers (A13860) accepted the citation from
Captain George Peck (12690).
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San Andreas CHP and Calaveras
Sheriff Stop Large Grow
On June 6, 2013, after a citizen reported seeing
irrigation tubing and possibly a submersible
pump in Lake Tulloch to the Calaveras County
Sheriff’s Maritime Unit, an investigation was
conducted which led to the issuance of a
search warrant for a rugged and remote area
near the southwest edge of Lake Tulloch, north
of the Stanislaus River.
Assistance was requested from the CHP for
air support and additional manpower on the
ground during the operation. After the entry
San Andreas Area CHP Officers Charlie Riley (18459), Tim Hinkson (19011), and Josh
team made announcements and entered the
Hawkins (19643) assisted Calaveras Deputies and Angels Camp Police Department’s
camp and grow site, the suspects fled on
K9 unit with service of the warrant.
foot along a ridge northwest of the grow site.
Auburn Area Officers Greg Norrgard (14506) and Joseph Hagerty (14621) hovered overhead in CHP Helicopter-24 and
tracked the suspects while issuing commands via their public address system and directing San Andreas Area officers
and deputies on the ground. Two Hispanic males were taken into custody without incident and were transported from the
scene via boat and booked into the Calaveras County Jail. A total of 11,965 immature plants were seized and eradicated.
Fallen Heroes Memorial
Celebrity Golf Classic
September 21, 2013, marked the start of the 2013 Fallen
Heroes Memorial Celebrity Golf Classic and Celebrity Food
and Wine events put on by the Woodland CHP Squad Club.
The three-day event was held at the Yocha Dehe Golf Club
and included a celebrity golf clinic and comedy show on
September 21. September 22 saw a celebrity nine-hole
golf tournament, celebrity poker tournament and a food
and wine event with Chef Tyler Stone.
The Celebrity Golf Tournament kicked off on the morning
of September 23rd with hundreds of guests and players
watching opening ceremonies that honored the fallen
heroes that gave their all in the line of duty. Following the
opening
ceremony,
the golfers
took to the
course for
a beautiful
day of golf.
A powerful foursome, Sergeant Brent Shultz (12881),
Commander Andrew Menard (12912), Commander Ryan
Okashima (13231), Officer James Giraudo (12704).
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concluded
with a
Opening ceremonies included a memorial procession honoring our fallen heroes.
dinner and auction at the Yocha Dehe Clubhouse, all in order
to raise funds to support the families of the fallen heroes.
The Woodland Squad Club, in conjunction with the 11-99
Foundation, will utilize the funds raised to provide financial
assistance to law enforcement personnel who have suffered
hardships due to unforeseen injuries and illnesses. The
Woodland Squad Club will also provide fellowships and
support to its members and strive to improve the quality of
life in the local community through involvement in children’s
sports, education, safety programs and scholarships for
college bound youths.
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CPR Saves CHP Employee on Soccer Field
Telecommunications Systems Analyst Anibal
Rubina (A15691), an employee at CHP’s
Telecommunications Section, collapsed on
September 8, 2013, from an apparent heart
attack while playing soccer at the California State
University, Sacramento campus.
Gold Run Golf Tourney
Honored Officer Kettwig
The 2013 Gold Run Golf Tournament
honored the memory of Officer
Todd Kettwig (13230). The beloved
husband, father of two, and friend to
many died at the age of 45 on May
20, 2013, after a two-year battle
Without hesitation, his teammate Daryl Junnila, a
Rocklin resident and senior information technology with pancreatic cancer. His last
assignment with the CHP was as
analyst for the County of Sacramento, rushed
public information officer at the Gold
to Rubina’s side and began cardiopulmonary
Run office.
resuscitation.
Junnila (right) provided CPR for five
minutes to Rubina (left), prior to
CSUS Police Officer’s arrival.
Sacramento State Police Officer Thelma Matthews
then used an automated external defibrillator to
help keep Rubina alive until paramedics arrived.
Neil Young and His All Electric Ride
A Truckee Area officer came upon a stranded motorist who was driving a fairly
odd looking car. Upon making contact with the motorist, the officer discovered
the driver was singer/songwriter legend Neil Young who had broken down in
his one of a kind, million dollar, all
electric vehicle at the top of Donner
Summit.
The Truckee Area office came to the
famed singers rescue as they were
able to get him off the freeway to
safety. Young related he drives his
all electric
Neil Young and his all electric vehicle at the office in
vehicle all over Truckee.
North America promoting green sustainable living and
encouraging less dependency on oil. After posing for a
few photos and autographs he was able to repair his all
electric vehicle and get back on the road.
Officer James Laplante (17777) tees up at the
hole-in-one shot.
The Gold Run Squad Club hosted the
event on September 30, 2013 at the
Ridge Golf Club and Event Center in
Auburn. Proceeds benefited the Todd
Kettwig Fund, 11-99 Foundation, and
Widows and Orphans Fund.
After Neil Young was helped off the freeway to a safe location, he took the
time to sign a guitar for longtime fan Beverly Phelps (A6558), CHP public
safety dispatcher.
Safety First
Each May, Valley Division holds
a Tow Truck inspection day at
Cal Expo.
Officers Verna Dreisbach (12900), Jennifer
Jones (12310), and Toni Griffin (14498) are all
part of the inspection team at Cal Expo.
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Officer Jason Lyman (15265) mans the grill at the
midpoint of the Gold Run tournament.
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Motor Officer Training Challenge Reaps Rewards
In August 2013, the top Golden Gate Division motor officers were invited to
compete in the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) Motor Officer Training
Challenge held at Giants Stadium.
The SFPD Training competition attracted 52 motor officers from police, sheriff
and highway patrol departments from California, Oregon, and Nevada. The
friendly training competition
included maneuvering motorcycles
through timed obstacle courses.
The SFPD two-day training
event had the motor officers
wowing the many spectators with
precision riding skills and great
sportsmanship.
Competing officers paid a nominal
entrance fee and all proceeds benefited
the San Francisco Police Activities
League.
Wall of Honor Unveiled at
Golden Gate Division
On October 10, 2013, Golden Gate
Division unveiled the “Wall of Honor,”
containing the names, images and
replica badges of 37 CHP officers
whose “End of Watch” concluded
within the Golden Gate Division. Some
250 people gathered for a memorial
tribute including officers, retired
officers, families of the fallen and
dignitaries. The event was held at
10 a.m. October 10 because it
represents the call sign, 10-10,
signifying the end of duty.
The Santa Rosa Area percision riding team
walked away with numerous trophies.
Bay Bridge Trail Opens to the Public
For the first time in history, pedestrians and cyclists have the chance to travel
across the new East Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
Commissioner Joe Farrow (9486) and Chief
Teresa Becher (12877) view the memorial wall
after the unveiling.
Two-thirds of the Bay Bridge Trail opened to the public on September 3, 2013,
allowing visitors to traverse just past the span’s 525-foot signature tower.
Opening day on September 3, 2013, at the new East Span of the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge
pedestrians and cyclists trail. Photo by Officer Sam Morgan (15114)
New Harleys for
Golden Gate
Above: The new display proudly includes the
jacket of Officer Richard L. Bakker (1968), end of
watch December 14, 1975. Below: Each fallen
officer has a photo and badge on the wall.
California’s Great America parking lot
in Santa Clara became the training
ground for the new Harley Davidson
Motorcycles in December 2013.
Officer Gary Schroeder (20195) runs the cone
gauntlet and becomes certified on his Harley.
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We Know Who the Real Heroes Are
Hitting It Out of the Park
The tragic events of September 11, 2001, were for most
Americans a profound call to action. Nearly everyone
across the nation felt compelled to do whatever they
could to help in any way possible and express new-found
patriotism. From the crackle of radio-dispatch calls to
the bagpipes that wailed Amazing Grace, the event at
Schneider Electric’s California Memorial in Clovis detailed
the horrific day and its aftermath.
CHP Night at Chukchansi Park was a great success on
August 1, 2013.
Over 70 CHP
officers as well as
family members
attended a soldout Minor League
baseball game, with
Through it all, several hundred spectators and many more approximately 10,000
in every kind of uniform — from police to military — stood in attendance. Family
memories were
somber and quiet.
Eva Carabajal (18824), Lisa Brazil
made and friendships Officers
(12814), and Graceila Torres (17712) were a
strengthened.
few of the over 70 CHP officers and family that
attended the CHP night at Chukchansi Park.
Spreading the Word
Central Division Public Information Officers Johnny Fisher
(17126) and David Singer (16570) infiltrated a Clovis West
High School football game, on September 21, 2013.
CHP motors from the Fresno Area prepare for their part in the 2013 Clovis
9-11 Memorial, Officers Gabriel Perez (18883), Johnnie Contreras (14547),
Jack Graham (15387), Sergeant Gil Peirsol (15326), Officers Axel Reyes
(15468), and Vance Wedeking (15106).
Women In Law Enforcement Seminar
Central Division held a Women In Law Enforcement seminar
on September 9, 2013. Central Division invited women to
“Expect a challenge and take charge of their future!”
Officers Fisher and Singer attend the Clovis West
High School football game.
They
successfully
spread the safety
message of the
CHP. Before the
rain and wind
ensued, they
were able to sign
up 16 families for
their next Start
Smart class.
Special Honor for Mariposa Officer
Who Thwarted Suicide Attempt
Women currently working in the CHP, ranging from the level
On November 6, 2012, Officer Tony Lassos (13051) was
of officer to lieutenant, provided valuable information and
able to stop an attempted suicide by a young woman on
tools on how to initiate and complete the hiring process.
the Williams Sell Bridge on Highway 49. In September
2013, Lieutenant Commander Becky Hagen presented
a Commissioner’s Commendation to Lassos for his
dedication to Safety,
Service, and Security.
Lieutenant Becky Hagan (16393) introduces Officers Ana Carreon (16072),
Lisa Morgan (13200), Lisa Brazil (12814), Graceila Torres (17712), and Traci
Galian (15986) to the attendees of the September seminar.
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Lieutenant Commander
Becky Hagen (16393)
presents the Commissioner’s
Certificate of Commendation
to Officer Lassos in front of
the Mariposa County Board
of Supervisors.
Photo by Officer Steven Lewis (18018)
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Memorial Run
Zoofari FUNdraiser Held
by Fresno Area CHP
This race was developed to honor the
police officers from Stanislaus County
who were killed in the line of duty.
To honor each of these heroes the
start line, finish line, and each mile of
the run is dedicated to one of the 15
fallen officers from Stanislaus County.
Fresno’s Zoofari, a summertime
tradition for over twenty years, took
place at Fresno Chaffee Zoo on
Saturday, August 11, 2013. Everyone
present beat the heat with this allyou-can-eat ice cream FUNdraiser.
The 2013 Memorial Run was held in
Modesto on September 22. The event
consisted of a half marathon, a 5k,
and a free kids run where the children
had to chase the “bad guy.”
Guests satisfied their sweet cravings
with frozen treats while strolling
through the Zoo and getting the
latest scoop on their favorite animals.
Fresno Area officers scooped some of
their favorite ice cream flavors.
Relay for Life
At Relay For Life events, communities
across the globe come together to
honor cancer survivors, remember
loved ones lost, and fight back
against a disease that has already
taken too much.
On June 22-23, 2013, the Fort Tejon
Area participated in the local Relay for
Life in Frazier Park in honor of the late
Officer James Biehl (10273). The Area
team raised a total of $1,600 for the
cause.
Photo taken by Barry Ailetcher.
After the race, the participants
and family members could visit
the safety fair where there were
K-9 demonstrations, SWAT Team
members, McGruff the Crime Dog,
vendors, crime prevention officers,
and safety information.
Officer David Singer (16570) gave participants
the CHP scoop; a scoop of vanilla, strawberry
or chocolate that is.
James Crabtree, Shannon Biehl, Diann Biehl
(widow of James Biehl) and Sergeant Zack
Emmons (16037) are just a few of the relay
participants.
A Tough Mudder
On July 13, 2013, six officers from the Fort Tejon Area completed the Tough
Mudder Challenge which took place near Lake Tahoe. The Tough Mudder
consisted of a 10 mile course with obstacles like “mud crawl” and “electro
shock therapy.”
The run was a
success for the
team and the Fort
Tejon Area plans
to send a team to
the Tough Mudder
annually.
Sergeant Tony Dominguez (17606) and his
daughter Emmie await the start of the Police
Officer Memorial Run on September 22, 2013.
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Tough Mudders; Dan
Garrish, CHP Officers
Kent Kniffen (18266),
Kelley Walker (13402),
Brandon Richards
(18165), Brian Moore
(16050), friend Byron Young, Tony Christolear (17241) and Frank Romero (17301).
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Crossfit for a Good Cause
The Southern Division 501 Club hosted a CrossFit
Fundraiser event to raise money for the California
Association of Highway Patrol Widows & Orphan’s Fund
on September 28, 2013, in San Gabriel Valley. The 48
CrossFit participants included Lieutenant Johnny Starling,
Officer Juan Galvan (19188), and Officer Saul Gomez.
Also participating was San Diego Police Officer Chappie
Hunter who recently had his lower leg amputated from
a motorcycle
accident. Stephanie
Fetterman,
daughter of fallen
CHP Baldwin Park
Officer, Noreen
Vargas (12532),
kicked off the event
with a speech to
Lieutenant Johnny Starling
talk to participants (11744), performs a CrossFit
about her mother, kettle bell swing.
the only female officer to die in the line of
duty, and what the Widows and Orphan’s
Fund means to families of the fallen.
The day’s workout included wall balls,
burpees, and overhead lunges, to name a
few of the CrossFit exercises.
Officer Saul Gomez (17946), performing a CrossFit wall ball.
X Games for LA
The X Games in Los Angeles was an
action packed sporting event which
took place from August 1–4, 2013.
Southern Division had a booth at the
event, which can attract 100,000
people. The X Games are known for
a youthful audience so the Division
chose to focus on the Start Smart
Program.
Photo right: The X Games booth stayed busy
throughout the day. Here, Officer Ivan Sanchez
(20291) answers road safety questions.
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National Night Out Activities for Baldwin Park
Busted and Sent Home
On August 6, 2013, the Baldwin Park Area joined LA County Parks and
Recreation at its National Night Out event in Rimgrove Drive Park in the
unincorporated area of La Puente. Approximately 2,000 people attended this
family event.
On July 31, 2013, Officer K. O’Toole
(13729) initiated an enforcement stop
on a Toyota Camry on Interstate 605
in the city of Lakewood for a carpool
violation. During the course of the
enforcement stop, O’Toole confirmed
that the driver was unlicensed in
California and suspended in his home
state of Iowa.
Officer Rodrigo Jimenez (19045) and Officer Roberto Reyes (18729) manned
the safety booth. They competed against Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies
and Los Angeles County Firefighters in a small bicycle race and won second
place.
Officer Jimenez and Officer Reyes manned the CHP safety booth.
Southern Division’s Officer of the Year
On May 29, 2013, South Los Angeles Area Officer Curtis Bryan (11993) was
selected to be Southern
Division’s Officer of the Year.
Curtis takes pride in having
served South Los Angeles for
the past 26 years working the
road, including 23 of those
years as a CHP Motor in South
Los Angeles.
South Los Angeles Area Motor Squad,
Captain Troy Lukkes (13798), Sergeant Joseph
Dominguez (16927), Officers Rickie Williams
Jr. (17783), Jose Diaz (16441), James Brown
(14661), Curtis Bryan (11993), Retired Southern
Division Chief Ed Gomez (4795), Officers Scott
Wall (11661), Joseph Phillips (15760), Luis
Montes De Oca (16852), Gregory Oberle (14298),
Jason Lopez (18984), Melissa Handley (14701),
Hamilton Kim (18745), and Brett Bergstrom
(19050).
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Officer O’Toole’s discovery of 48 pounds of
marijuana.
While conducting a vehicle inventory
prior to impound, O’Toole discovered a
large quantity of marijuana inside the
Toyota’s trunk. Officer O’Toole arrested
the driver. The driver was found to
be in possession of 12 tightly packed
“bricks” of marijuana weighing 48
pounds. It was also determined
that the driver had an outstanding
arrest warrant, with nationwide
extradition, out of the state of Iowa for
transporting marijuana.
Slow for the Zone
In August, Santa Fe Springs Area
Captain Dan Minor (13318) advised
the motoring public in multiple press
conferences and radio spots to avoid
state Route 60 due to road work.
He encouraged the public to use
alternate routes, and re-enforced the
message to slow for the cone zone
and not drive distracted.
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Captain Minor, speaking at a press conference
about a series of 55-hour long closures on state
Route 60 freeway.
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borderService, and Security S
division 601
Support for Kids with Cancer
In August 2013, officers from the El Cajon Area participated in the annual “Kids
with Cancer” event held in Julian, CA. The four-day event is held each year for
children afflicted with cancer who come from less fortunate homes.
Lending a helping hand to Kids with Cancer; Officer Joseph Nielsen (15817), Sergeant Amado Macias
(12371), Officers Michael Edwards (14501), “CHiPper” Gene Harris (14786), Derek Stowers (18672),
Kevin Pearlstein (15410), and Jonathan Bradshaw (17389).
26 Years of Dedication
Reynold Aces His Game
After 26 years of dedicated service,
Public Safety Dispatcher Mark
Dickerson (A8100) retired. Dickerson
worked in the Orange County
Communications Center (OCCC) for
most of his career. In 2013, he was
chosen as the Public Safety Dispatcher
of the Year for the OCCC and was
chosen as the 2012 Border Division
Public Safety Dispatcher of the Year.
Photo by Officer Agustin “Jon” Latosquin (15260)
Dickerson shares his last day at work with
colleagues and friends, Mark Williams (A10152),
Tammy LeBeau (A10981), Mike Ritchie (A14285),
Kelli Francis (A9806), Mark Dickerson, Captain
Don Goodbrand (14882), Irene Sanchez (A9390),
Commander Lieutenant Ryan Shackleford
(15878), Sharon Delawder (A12511), Andrea
Nicolas (A15041), Kim Diamond (A16002), Scott
Wagner (A11327), and Valerie Cardenas (A9989).
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Practically a Pro
Officer Hal Corbin (13648) of the
San Diego Area won a gold medal at
the World Police and Fire Games on
August 10, 2013. The games were
held in Belfast, Ireland, where Corbin
dominated the competition in golf. Not
only is Corbin a great golfer, but he
takes time out of his own schedule
Officer Corbin sports his gold medal for Zenith.
to give back to the office. In 2005, he
and Sergeant Robert Hoeffs (12490)
started the San Diego Area’s 11-99
Foundation Golf Tournament. Hoeffs
lost his courageous battle with brain
cancer in 2009, but Corbin continues
with others to make the tournament
successful.
Kiwanis Officer of the Year
On June 22, 2013, El Cajon Area
Officer John K. Holm (15619) was the
recipient of the Alpine Kiwanis CHP
Officer of the Year.
Officer Kevin Reynolds (18526) won
the 2013 World Outdoor Racquetball
(WOR) championships in Huntington
Beach for the men’s Military/Police/
Fire singles division.
Officer Holm is being presented his award
by El Cajon Area Sergeant Frank Lamb (14795).
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Best of the Best
Border Division held their annual
Employee Recognition Luncheon
in Temecula on June 19, 2013.
The El Cajon Area nominated three
employees: Officer Gordon O’Rear
(13253) was selected as the El
Cajon Area Officer of the Year, Senior
Volunteer Dennis Volz (V1968) was
selected as the El Cajon Area Senior
Volunteer of the Year, and Automotive
Technician II Louis Spaulding (A10162)
was selected as the Civilian of the Year.
Free at Last
On August 29th, Sergeant
Mark Crofton’s (11255)
retirement party was held
at the El Cajon Area office. A
group of retired officers from
the Area came by for the
send off. From left: William
Chamberlain (10770), William
Kirby (11141), Mark Crofton,
Stan Hruza (12204), and Rich
Abels (10403).
Public Safety Memorial
Honors Hometown Heroes
On July 4, 2013, the City of Beaumont
held a dedication ceremony for their
new Public Safety Memorial. The
monument bears the names of more
than 60 deceased firefighters and
police officers who lived or served in
the Beaumont area.
Proudly displaying their awards are Automotive Technician II Spaulding, Officer O’Rear, and
Senior Volunteer Volz, all from the El Cajon Area.
Boys Scouts Team Up with CHP for Merit Badge Classes
On August 10, 2013, the Rainbow Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility
(CVEF) hosted a Boy Scout Merit Badge Day. This community outreach program
is one of many aimed at introducing the community to the duties of a CVEF. The
merit badge class was instructed by Rainbow CVEF Commander Lieutenant
James Fonseca (13303). At the end of the class, each troop member received a
Truck Transportation Merit Badge and a Traffic Safety Merit Badge.
Division Chief Jim Abele (10130), Captain
Gregory Peck (12947), Miss Beaumont Princess
Tanya Rakestraw, and Assistant Chief Esmeralda
Falat (12533) attend the ribbion cutting of the
Beaumont Public Safety Memorial on July 4,
2013.
Rainbow CVEF hosts a Boy Scout Merit Badge Day, August 2013.
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Safety,
Service, and Security S
coastal
division 701
And the Emmy goes to…
In Fall 2012, central coast news affiliate KION started a campaign titled “Txt
Wiser” with the purpose of reducing
distracted driving traffic collisions.
With help from CHP and other
organizations, the Txt Wiser team put
together several PSA videos as well as
a Web site that encourages viewers
to take the pledge to stop distracted
driving. The campaign received great
Captain William Perlstein (13057) and Officer
support from the community and KION
Bob Lehman (17758) of the Monterey Area office
was
honored with an Emmy award for
pose with Brooke Holmquist and Corey Sullivan
Community/Public Service.
from KION (CBS affiliate) NEWS and their Emmy
Child Safety Seat Check
Assemblymember Luis A. Alejo and
the CHP partnered with local agencies
to promote education on the proper
installation of children’s car seats. On
June 22, 2013, the CHP offered tips
that could assist parents in selecting
an age appropriate car seat for their
child. Car seats were checked to
ensure the seats selected were safe
and compatible with their vehicle.
Award.
Birthday Fun
Each month Coastal Division
celebrates the birthdays from the
office. During the June 2013 birthday
celebration, Captain Sean McRae
(13657) received a new cycling jersey.
Santa Maria Hosts
National Night Out
The Santa Maria Area office
participated in the National Night Out
campaign on August 6, 2013. The
event included a CHP educational
booth and demonstrations. The
night was a celebration of both
law enforcement and community
partnerships.
Retired Sergeant Mike Hennessey (9249), Child
Passenger Safety Coordinator, speaking with
Channel 8 News.
Monty Python lovers
aside, Captain
McRae’s new shirt is
meant to intimidate
other cyclists.
Officer Daniel Mota (13267) presents Haley with a
bicycle helmet and bicycle safety brochure.
Network Administrator Rob Umphenour (A15456),
Officer Larry Hockman (18338), and Sergeant
Chuck Hoops (13229) are proud of a great days
work checking and adjusting child passenger
seats.
Officer Craig Carrier (15915) takes a photograph
with two children who attended the event.
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Educational Day Camp for
Coastal Area Cub Scouts
Coastal Division officers set aside
June 17, 2013, as a special day to
educate a group of Cub Scouts at the
San Luis Obispo Cub Scout day camp.
Hollister Goes All Out
Locals from the Hollister area
started arriving at 5 p.m. to
the 2013 National Night Out,
America’s Night Out Against
Crime. It was a chance for
the Area to participate in the
neighborhood camaraderie
and share with the community.
Hollister joined 31 million
people in 15,000 communities
throughout the United States
on August 6, 2013.
McGruff the Crime Dog, Gilroy Inspection Facility Officer
Helen Henderson (11948), Officer Scott Jensen (12513),
Hollister Hay Baler Mascot, and Officer Herb Kellogg
(20062).
Gold and Silver for Coastal Area
In San Diego, the week of June 15-23, 2013, was all about the United States
Police and Firefighter Championship (USPFC). The USPFC is an Olympic style
competition combining traditional and not so traditional events.
Officer Ty Murray (16620) shares educational
videos with the Scouts.
The roll-over simulator was taken
out to demonstrate the dangers of
driving without a seat belt. All campers
realized the importance of buckling up.
The Blue Meanies won USPFC Gold
in ice hockey. They were a mixed
team including Coastal Area CHP,
Oakland Police Department (PD),
San Francisco PD, Walnut Creek PD,
San Leandro PD, Stockton PD, and
Richmond Fire.
The Push Pull event is a dead lift and
bench press competition by weight
class and Sergeant Lance Hedrick
(15213) pulled a silver medal with a
dead lift weight of 533 pounds and a
bench press of 281 pounds.
Sergeant Hedrick competes in the deadlift, as part
of his push pull lifting event.
The scouts keep Officer Danny Maher (17269)
busy with questions.
The gold medal hockey team Blue Meanies included, far left, Oakland Area Officer Dave Hazelwood
(20206), far right, Dublin Area Officer Rob Hazelwood (18246) and, second from the front left, HollisterGilroy Area Sergeant Brian Wittmer (14747).
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Medal of Valor for Officer Norem
On October 25, 2012, while on duty, Officer Dane Norem of
the Riverside Area office responded to a call of a suicidal
subject attempting to jump off of a freeway overpass.
Norem arrived at the scene and observed an adult male
climbing the overpass fence.
While attempting to save the
subject’s life by preventing him from
jumping, Officer Norem was stabbed
nine times, including in the eye, with
a utility knife. Despite his injuries,
and continually being stabbed,
Norem continued to hold onto the
man’s leg until help arrived to take
the man into custody.
Governor Edmund G.
Brown Jr. presents
Officer Norem with the
2012 Governor’s Public
Safety Officer Medal of
Valor.
On September 26, 2013, at the State
Capitol, Governor Edmund G. Brown
Jr. presented Norem with the 2012
Governor’s Public Safety Medal of
Valor.
CHP Arrows Flew
Straight to the Target
The United States Police and Firefighter
Championship (USPFC), which began
in 1967, is an Olympic style event for
people in law enforcement and fire.
Police and firefighters can compete
in traditional Olympic group and
individual events. Officers Jacob
Public Safety Dispatcher Honored
On August 20, 2013, Public Safety Dispatcher Aileen Munoz
(A10150) was honored by the 9-1-1 for Kids organization for
her outstanding efforts during a 9-1-1 call.
On July 3, 2013, Munoz took exemplary actions that
directly contributed to the safe recovery of an elderly
veteran suffering from diabetes
and post-traumatic stress
disorder. He had become severely
disoriented while driving to
the Veterans Administration in
Loma Linda. When concerned
relatives called 9-1-1, Munoz
acted quickly, and explored all
available options. The gentleman
was located in Arizona, incoherent Inland Communications
Center Commander
but otherwise in good condition. Lieutenant Kari Clark (14720),
The actions Munoz took exceeded Public Safety Dispatch Aileen
Public Safety Dispatch
expectations and demonstrated a Munoz,
Supervisors II Russell
true dedication to Safety, Service, Kingston (A10372), and
Ta Lisa Rodriguez (A9788).
and Security.
Paschall (18982), Dennis Cleland
(17057), and retired Sergeant Joe
Sobota’s (10139) USPFC sport of
choice is archery.
A great CHP showing aside, the heart
of the competition each year is about
camaraderie shared among those in
public service.
Archery consists of three events: 28
Target Field Round, 3-D Round, and
900 Round. Paschall competed in all
three events in his class and brought
home CHP gold for each. He also set
new USPFC records for the 900 round
and the field round.
Three additional gold medals, also
in all three categories, were brought
home by Sobota. Cleland brought
home two bronze medals.
Officer Dennis Cleland takes aim during the
Bowhunter Freestyle Unlimited category at the
USPFC, while Captain Tim Lepper (12384) spys
the target.
One sample of the
great grouping of
arrows by team
CHP.
Officer Jacob Paschall at work with his three
gold medals he earned for his sharp archer skills
during the June 2013 competition.
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Sharp aim scored retired Sergeant Joe Sobota
three gold medals in his class for archery.
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Safety,
Senior Volunteers
around the state
Seniors are ‘unsung heroes’of Victorville Area
Wellness Day a Win-Win
Victorville volunteers perform a variety of tasks including office support, traffic
control, and assisting with public events — duties that keep uniformed officers
on the streets, according to CHP Officer Matt Hunt (15153) who oversees the
volunteers. “I love these guys,” Hunt said. “They are unsung heroes of our
Department and they
deserve to be recognized
for all that they do.”
Volunteer Barbara
Stumbaugh, 79, of Apple
Valley, assists in many
of the duties. She also
enjoys keeping the
officers fed.
“There is no way an
officer can stay in shape
here,” Hunt joked.
“Barbara brings all kinds
Senior volunteers, from left, Barbara Stumbaugh (V0628), David
Joseph (V85010), Carolina Larson (V0541), and Edna Walker
of sweets.” Stumbaugh
(V85018) stand near a patrol car. Behind them is a radar trailer.
became involved in
volunteering with the CHP because of her husband, retired Sergeant Skip
Stumbaugh.
“The seniors make a difference in the lives of the officers they assist,” Captain
Todd Sturges (11778) said. “I like having the senior volunteers here because it
lends to a family atmosphere at the office. They are like family to us and I think
they feel the same way.”
Hands-on Fun at San Carlos Airport’s First Airport Day
On June 22, 2013, the Redwood City Area participated in the first San Carlos
Airport Day. Many locals enjoyed airport tours, unique aircraft, and educational
exhibits. Vistors experienced the thrill of flying as they buckled into the pilot’s
seat, climbed
through a Vietnamera Huey helicopter,
and tested their
skills at the controls
of a real flighttraining simulator.
The Castro Valley Area Wellness Day
was a win-win. The Oakland Athletics
beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 and the
Castro Valley Area senior volunteers
received some extra kudos on the
electronic scoreboard. The June
26, 2013, game was attended by
numerous officers, senior volunteers,
and their families.
Commissioner’s Citation
for all Senior Volunteers
The Senior Volunteer program
throughout the state received
a Commissioner’s Unit Citation
in recognition of exceptional
performance and contribution over
the past two decades.
The CHP booth at the
San Carlos Airport
Day was a successful
educational experience
for many. Senior
Volunteers Lisa Moody
(V33057), Jose Canas
(V33061), and Norman
Wood (V33025) were
on-hand to help Officer
Art Montiel (18798).
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Photos
from the field
Officer Troy Meyers (18953) with a suspected driving under the influence driver
who ran through a full freeway closure on Interstate 5.
Photo by Officer Jonathan Jong (19089)
San Juan Capistrano - August 2013
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Northern Division Commercial Unit Sergeant Bill Boyes (15682) provides traffic
control at a road closure during the “Clover Fire” in Shasta County.
The fire killed one person, injured six, destroyed 68 homes, and burned 128 outbuildings.
Photo by Adam McAllister (KRCR-TV News Channel 7) - Shasta County - September 9, 2013
Photo by Mike Murawski (15892)
San Gorgonio Pass Area August 2013
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Photos
from the field
Rush hour at Tom’s Place Resort.
Photo by Officer Dennis Cleland (17057)
Crowley Lake - August 2013
Calm can solve all issues.
Photo by Officer Ericson Sherwood (16406)
Redwood City Area - July 2013
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While Officer Steve Johnson (13676) ran a traffic break
along Interstate 80 near Auburn, a Caltrans employee was
getting ready to walk out and remove a large sack of grass
clippings that had fallen onto the roadway.
“All of a sudden I heard this loud crash and the officer’s
car was coming straight at me,” the Caltrans worker said.
The loud crash was the officer using his patrol car as
a shield between the worker and a red Subaru whose
driver showed no signs of slowing down, driving 65 miles
per hour less than 50 yards from where the worker was
standing. Caltrans said the officer’s quick actions to block
the fast moving car saved the worker’s life.
Johnson suffered minor injuries, the Caltrans worker dove
out of the way and wasn’t hurt. The 86-year-old Subaru
driver also came away with no injuries.
Auburn - September 17, 2013
A suspected driving under the influence driver is arrested as his little girl watches from the back seat.
Photo by David Pardo (Victorville Daily Press)
Victorville - May 2013
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CHP Provides Safety, Service, and Security
What do you see?
The sun begins to rise as Fresno Area motors prepare for their part in the 9/11 memorial.
Memorial participants included Officers Gabriel Perez (18883), Johnnie Contreras (14547), Jack Graham (15387),
Sergeant Gil Peirsol (15326), Officers Axel Reyes (15468), and Vance Wedeking (15106).
Photos by Officer David Singer (16570)
Clovis - September 11, 2013
Photography fits into an important realm
of commemoration as it makes tangible the
fleeting moments of our fast-moving day.
Zenith 12000 wants to publish your photographs from the field.
Send photos by electronic mail to [email protected].
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