2011 | volume 58 | number 1

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| 2011 | VOLUME 58 | NUMBER 1 |
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
In
In Memory
Memory of
of
Thomas Adams
CHP Formally Recognized
Real Stories of the
california Highway Patrol
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as an Internationally
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Officer Thomas Adams
ARTICLES
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An Officer at War 8
CHP Formally Recognized as an International
Accredited Law Enforcement Agency
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Dog Attacks on Guide Dogs
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Real Stories
PERSONNEL
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Safety, Service and Security
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How the CHP Does Christmas
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Promotions/Retirements
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Obituaries
Commissioner
Joseph A. Farrow
Assistant Commissioner, Field
Ramona Prieto
Assistant Commissioner, Staff
Warren Stanley
ZENITH 12000
PRODUCTION STAFF
Commander Fran Clader
Sergeant Andrew Mayo
Editor Thora Chaves
Jaime Coffee
Ruben Calderon
Corner
e Commissioner’s
FEATURE
I
am pleased to announce that on Nov. 20, 2010, the Department was
formally recognized as an accredited law enforcement agency by the
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. In
receiving this honor, the Department becomes the largest accredited law
enforcement agency in the nation. This prestigious award, which was the
culmination of two years of hard work,
is a confirmation of our professional
excellence and adherence to sound
policies and procedures.
Accreditation would not have been
possible without the high level of
professionalism exhibited by our employees on a daily basis. I
remain extremely proud of this organization and the hard work of
our employees, past and present, who have built and maintained our
excellent reputation. I would like to thank each and every one of you
for your contribution and continued dedication to our Department
throughout the accreditation process.
Zenith Photographers
Joe McHugh
Thora Chaves
Joe Farrow, Commissioner
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ON THE COVER: Our Fallen Hero, Thomas Adams - Photograph by Joe McHugh
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In l oving memory
Officer Thomas Adams
Garberville
by Jaime Coffee
Officer Thomas Adams (19365) was killed
in a collision Feb. 15, 2011, on a rain-slicked stretch
of U.S. 101 just south of the
town of Piercy in Mendocino
County.
says he had been recognized as a role model for high
school students and players, someone who made
good choices and was able to succeed. “Adams was
always working hard and always with a smile on his
face,” Benbow said.
Adams, 24, was born in
San Francisco. His parents,
Bruce and Karen Adams
(A8584), moved the family to
Fortuna in 2000. A dedicated
football player, Adams
maintained a 3.5 GPA at
Fortuna Union High School
before graduating in 2004.
His passion for the sport
Fortuna High School football
carried over to college, where
star in the making.
he continued playing at College
of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University
before attending the Academy. When Adams joined
the Department in 2008,
he told his dad that he
still got to play football
because every once in a
while he got a chance to
tackle someone.
Adams’ work ethic carried over into his career;
he was described as a hardworking and enthusiastic
officer. Garberville Area Lt. Commander Adam Jager
(11809) said earlier in his shift on the day Adams
died, he had helped
a woman and her
son. The woman
wrote Jager a letter
commending Adams.
“They wrote how
kind he was to them,
and about how
awesome Thomas was
– how he was smiling,
Hundreds Mourn the Death and
Celebrate Adams’ Life
Hundreds of family and friends gathered to
celebrate Officer Thomas Adams’ life, filling the
rafters of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church with the
sound of light laughter as commanding officers and
friends spoke about the fallen officer’s hardworking
and courageous spirit. Their stories of his playfulness
had many in attendance laughing through their tears.
Adam’s parents share a reflective moment with Commissioner Farrow.
courteous, helpful,” Jager
said. “He wanted to be a CHP
officer to help others.”
After graduating in
January 2009, Adams
was assigned to the
Oakland Area office. He
transferred to Garberville
in September 2010.
The streets were lined by police officers and community members who attended the
memorial service for Adams at St. Bernard’s Church in Eureka.
Dad time!
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Commissioner Joe Farrow (9486) said Adams
became known for his sense of humor and funloving demeanor within the ranks.
“When they did Taser training, Adams said he
didn’t need a Taser because he had muscle,” Farrow
said, drawing chuckles from the pews. “After he was
Tasered a few times he learned his lesson. To those
Tom has left behind, know that he wanted to return
to this community where he grew up — to serve, give
back, and to be home again.” n
Adams is survived by
his parents and his brother,
Sean. His mother is a public
safety dispatcher for the CHP,
assigned to the Humboldt
Communications Center.
Adams’ former football
coach, Mike Benbow,
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Academy graduation, being pinned by mom,
Public Safety Dispatcher Karen Adams.
Hundreds gather to celebrate Adams’ life, filling the rafters of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church with laughter and tears.
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Photos and commentary by Patrick Barth
An Officer at War
Dustoff 24 had just reached
home base after a 48-hour
medical support mission. Sweat rolled off the faces of the exhausted
crew. It was July in the northern mountains of Afghanistan, 2009.
“Nine line, nine line, nine line”. When the call comes, the Black Hawk
helicopter is in the air again in less than four minutes. They go by the
call sign Dustoff, a term coined during the Vietnam War for “dedicated
unhesitating service to our fighting forces.”
“It’s hot, you can’t hear anything, you can’t feel anything, and at
night you can’t even see anything,” said flight medic and CHP Officer
Emmett Spraktes.
Once they reached the hot zone, the crew members realized how
precarious the situation was: There was no landing area and they would
have to hover, taking enemy fire, while they lowered Spraktes to the
ground.
“I really didn’t want to go out,” Spraktes said. “But I thought, ‘Hey
man, you know what’s down there. Guys like your son are down there,
and they’re hurt and they’re scared, and there’s probably no way out for
them.’ ”
“I couldn’t not go,” Spraktes insisted. “How could I talk to the mother
or father of one of these boys and say, I was just too afraid to go?”
As he readied for the drop, carrying his medical bag, evacuation
litter, M-4 rifle, M-9 pistol and other gear, frightful thoughts rushed in.
“This was really the most afraid I was,” Spraktes said. “I thought to
myself, ‘This is all my children are going to know of me – everything
we’ve had up to this time. The rest is going to be a memory.’ ”
“At that moment I felt completely empty. There was a nothingness
about it and, for the first time in my life, I had to let go and put my faith
in God’s hands.”
Moments later, when the cable stopped moving only part way to the
ground — making Spraktes, in his own words, “a freakin piñata” above
the battlefield — it was his own children who came to mind.
Staff Sgt. and CHP Officer
Emmett Spraktes (14224)
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“When I was hanging, I thought I would never get out of there. I was
convinced this would be the end of me,” he said.
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He called up to Crew Chief Staff Sgt. Thomas A. Gifford: “Tell my
children I love them.”
“You love me?” came the confused response.
“Not you, you idiot!” Spraktes yelled. “My kids!” The men shared
a momentary laugh amid the gunfire, and then the cable started
moving again.
Spraktes is hoisted to the ground to assist soldiers whose
vehicle had been hit by an improvised explosive device in
Afghanistan.
Spraktes was fired upon as he was lowered, but the bullets missed
him. Once down, he quickly saw the squad was “in a pretty bad
position.”
He worked on a young infantryman with an abdominal injury first,
and it was evident the soldier could not survive without quick surgical
aid. He secured the man to the litter and then gripped the guide tether
to keep the hoist from spinning out of control.
By the time the Black Hawk returned, there were two more for the
injury hoist: one soldier with a broken ankle and another who had
been shot in the hip. The rescues were risky undertakings. The combat
hoists were aided by cover firepower from OH-58 Kiowa Warrior
helicopters and an Apache helicopter.
Meanwhile, Spraktes saw that two infantrymen were beginning to
dry heave from dehydration. He called for water and ammunition.
When the crew brought that back, he treated the men for heat
exhaustion and arranged for them to be lifted out.
During its 10-month tour in Afghanistan, DUSTOFF 24
Spraktes, by then, was committed to helping defend the remaining 11 treated 3,400 patients, flew 2,200 missions and
members of the squad and had volunteered to stay on the ground and performed 51 combat hoists.
continue fighting with them.
All the Black Hawk crew members, agreed they would go in a final
time to get Spraktes, recalled Gifford. “I told the pilots I wasn’t leaving
him.”
When Spraktes speaks of that hot day in July he is modest and
pensive, deflecting all praise, insisting the crew of DUSTOFF 24 were
only doing their job, doing what the soldiers on the ground depended
on them to do — doing what any other DUSTOFF crew would have
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Editor’s Note: See photo of Spraktes receiving top military honors for his actions on page 19.
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CHP Formally Recognized as an Internationally
Accredited Law Enforcement Agency
By Erin G. Komatsubara (A14991)
The California Highway Patrol was formally recognized as an accredited law enforcement agency
in November 2010 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
Accreditation means that the Department is recognized on an international level for its
high standards and sound policies and procedures.
The Department received the award on
Nov. 20, 2010, following an accreditation
conference in Garden Grove, Calif. This
announcement culminated a two-year
pursuit for this highly prized recognition
of public safety and professional
excellence.
“I wholeheartedly congratulate the
CHP, Commissioner Joe Farrow and the
exemplary statewide law enforcement
agency.”
This award made the CHP the largest
law enforcement agency to achieve
such an honor. The accelerated, twoyear accreditation process required a
tremendous amount of collaboration
between all Divisions and all Area
offices. This reflects the dedication and
reflects the professionalism of the CHP.”
The CHP applied for CALEA
accreditation and was formally accepted
in the enrollment phase on Dec. 12,
2008. A team of CALEA assessors visited
CHP Headquarters in August 2010 and
examined all aspects of CHP policies,
procedures, management, operations and
support services.
The CALEA Accreditation Program
gives law enforcement agencies
throughout the United States an
opportunity to voluntarily demonstrate
how well they adhere to professional
standards; this includes an external,
objective evaluation of departmental
operations. This process consists of five
phases: enrollment, self-assessment, onsite assessment, Commission review and
decision, and maintaining compliance.
Academy Commander Capt. Brent Newman (12328) conducts a tour of the Academy during the
final stages of the accreditation process.
hardworking men and women of the
CHP who have worked so hard for this
incredible distinction,” former California
Governor Schwarzenegger stated in a
press release when he received word of
the Department’s recognition. “The CHP
is and always have been a premier law
enforcement agency. Accreditation means
that the Department is now recognized
on a national level for its high standards
and sound policies and procedures. I join
all Californians in congratulating our
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service of all employees involved and our
Department as a whole.
“I am so thankful to the members of
CALEA for bestowing this great honor on
the CHP,” said Farrow in a press release.
“Words cannot describe how proud I am
of this organization and the hard work
of our employees, past and present, who
have built a foundation of excellence that
continues today. This is indeed a most
prestigious honor and one that truly
In addition to the CHP being recognized
as an internationally accredited agency,
Farrow was appointed as a CALEA
Commissioner. He brings a wealth of
knowledge and experience from which
CALEA will greatly benefit. CALEA
Commissioners are appointed by the
four major law enforcement executive
associations: International Association of
Chiefs of Police; National Organization
of Black Law Enforcement Executives;
National Sheriff’s Association; and Police
Executive Research Forum.
Members on the CALEA Board serve on
a voluntary basis without compensation.
The 21-member Commission is composed
of 11 law enforcement professionals and
10 representatives from the public and
private sectors. Commissioners serve
three-year, renewable staggered terms.
The Commission meets three times a
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Dog Attacks on Guide Dogs
year to accredit and reaccredit agencies
and provide guidance for Commission
operations.
What We Need to Know
CALEA was established as an
independent accrediting authority in 1979
as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and
maintains a professional staff managed by
an executive director
Story provided by the State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind
For someone who is blind, or visually impaired, and relies on a guide
dog to navigate both city and rural streets, a dog attack on a guide dog
can prove devastating. Not only can these attacks result in career-ending
injury or death to a guide dog, they can also result in severe injuries to the
handler. For example, recently in Australia, a guide dog was attacked which
resulted in his handler falling off a pier, putting him into a coma.
According to the website, the purpose
of CALEA’s Accreditation Program is
to improve the delivery of public safety
services, primarily by: maintaining a
body of standards, developed by public
safety practitioners, covering a wide range
of up-to-date public safety initiatives;
establishing and administering an
accreditation process and recognizing
professional excellence.
California law recognizes the importance of a guide dog as a mobility
tool to those who are disabled and rely on a canine partner. It is a crime for
any person to permit a dog
he/she owns to cause injury
or death to a guide or service
dog (CA Penal Code Section
594-625c).
Specifically, CALEA’s goals are to:
• Strengthen crime prevention and
• control capabilities;
How are law enforcement
personnel to respond to these
calls?
• Formalize essential management
• procedures;
• Establish fair and nondiscriminatory
• personnel practices;
Unfortunately, the public is
often confused about whether
to call animal control or the
police when they witness an
attack on a guide dog. While
it is up to animal control to
handle the offending dog, it is
incumbent upon police to deal with the owner of the dog and to encourage
the guide dog user to file a police report. Dispatchers handling 911 calls
should also be aware that state law requires a law enforcement response to
these kinds of attacks.
• Improve service delivery;
• Solidify interagency cooperation and
coordination;
• Increase community and staff
confidence in the agency.
Accreditation is for three years, during
which time the agency must maintain
compliance with applicable standards,
keep its proofs of compliance up-to-date,
and live by the letter and spirit of those
standards. Reaccreditation occurs at the
end of three years, following another
successful on-site assessment and hearing
before the Commission.
Approximately 1,000 public safety agencies
throughout the United States are currently
enrolled in some stage of the CALEA
process. More than 25 percent of the
state and local law enforcement officers
in the United States work for agencies
in the process. Presently, there are 24
California agencies enrolled in CALEA’s
accreditation process.
We urge law enforcement personnel to
recognize the serious nature of these incidents
and respond accordingly. The State Board of
Guide Dogs for the Blind, in cooperation with
guide dog schools and consumer organizations,
invite the law enforcement community to partner
with our ongoing campaign of public education.
For more information regarding guide dog
attacks please see the state of California guidedog
website at www.guidedogboard.ca.gov. n
For additional information regarding
CALEA, their website is
www.calea.org. n
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REALStories
OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL
On Dec. 7, 2010, a Nevada man was reunited
at the West Los Angeles Area office with his
1973 Chevrolet Camaro stolen from him
27 years earlier.
not the original, so we found the original VIN
stamped in a few other places on the vehicle.
We ran the numbers and found it matched
Andrews’ stolen car.”
With the help of the Nevada Highway Patrol, it
took a month to track down the car’s rightful
owner. “I think Andrews was probably in
shock,” Ruiz said. “It’s been 27 years and he
probably never thought he would get it back.”
Robert Andrews reported his car stolen
July 31, 1983, in his then hometown of Santa
Ana. There were few leads in
the original case until a man
tried to register a Camaro he
had recently bought from a
woman in Los Angeles. The
woman claimed it had been
sitting in her backyard for
15 years. The man took the
newly acquired vehicle to the
Department of Motor Vehicles
for registration and they
informed him that the Camaro
would have to undergo an
Robert Andrews is reunited with his car at the West Los Angeles Area office.
inspection by the CHP.
Andrews may not have to lug the car back
Officer Travis Ruiz (18073) recalls, “during
to Nevada. Several officers have already
the inspection we discovered the vehicle
expressed interest in buying it, Ruiz said.
identification number on the windshield was
Reckless Driving, A Real Bummer
Something was
Just Not Right
On July 27, 2010, Capistrano Area Officer Phil
Apodaca (14671), made an enforcement stop
for observed traffic violations on Interstate 5
in the city of San Clemente. During the initial
Officer Tony Christolear (17241), who put
himself between a runaway semi-truck and
Fourth of July travelers is thankful to be alive.
The accident could have turned out much
worse if Christolear was not on the job.
Christolear tried to stop the
semi, but when the driver didn’t
slow, he realized he was dealing
with a possible runaway truck.
“I just saw the traffic ahead and
was trying to make sure we had
a clear path to make it down the
grapevine,” said Christolear.
But when one driver didn’t heed
the warning from the patrol car
behind him and failed to move
out of the way, the big rig caught up, clipping
the back of Christolear’s car. “There was a
time specifically when I was up close and
personal with the semi, just a vivid image of
the tire spinning. I don’t think I’ll ever forget
it,” Christolear said.
Christolear collided three times with the semi,
finally crashing into the center divider. About a
mile farther down the highway, the semi went
off the road and overturned.
contact with the violator Apodaca observed
indicators of drug possession which lead to a
probable cause search of the suspect vehicle.
During the vehicle search 24 pounds of
individually packaged Marijuana bags
were located in the trunk. The suspect was
subsequently arrested.
Going on an EMU HUNT
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higher rate of speed than the
other trucks,” said Christolear.
“I was on routine patrol northbound on
Interstate 5 when I noticed a truck at a
The seized marijuana was estimated to have a
wholesale value of approximately $75,000 and
a street value of approximately $220,000.
On Jan. 16, 2010, Officer Lamar Keeble (19576) was called to the scene of a crashed Cadillac.
The Cadillac was seen being driven in a reckless manner prior to it striking a parked vehicle.
Officer Puts Himself
Between a Runaway
Truck and Travelers
on the Grapevine
real stories
Camaro Stolen 27 Years Ago
reunited with Owner
In May 2010, Officer Michael Paterson (10356)
responded to a runaway Emu on state
Route 178, west of the community of
Ridgecrest. The Emu was captured and
safely returned to its owner.
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The driver side door shows how up close and personal
Christolear was to the semi.
On The RUN
On Nov. 23, 2010, Officers Ryan Witcher
(17016) and Jerrad McCaslin (15916) received
a call of a solo vehicle traffic collision that
occurred on state Route 166 just west of
Cottonwood Canyon. As they responded to the
collision, dispatch advised that both occupants
of the vehicle, a male and a female, had gotten
a ride from a Kenworth semi truck.
The officers located the truck heading
westbound toward Santa Maria. When
the officers attempted to get the male’s
information, he became nervous and evasive
and provided a false name. When McCaslin
attempted to perform a pat down for weapons,
the suspect took off running on the shoulder of
state Route 166.
The suspect refused numerous orders to stop
and Witcher deployed his Taser but missed.
The suspect ran down the steep mountainous
terrain, scaled a barbed wire fence and
crossed the Cuyama River. Witcher followed
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suit, crossing the river and catching up to the
suspect, who attempted to strike Witcher with
his fist. Witcher utilized his straight collapsible
baton and delivered one strike, hitting him on
the upper right arm.
The suspect, ignoring orders to lie down on the
ground, again attempted to flee by climbing on
a rock and trying to kick Witcher. Witcher struck
the suspect on the leg, knocking him into the
water. Witcher utilized his pepper spray and the
suspect became incapacitated and was then
taken into custody without further incident.
Both officers pulled the suspect back through
the river, over the barbed wire fence and up
the steep, rocky embankment to the awaiting
patrol car.
The suspects identification was found in his
pants and it was determined that he was a
parolee at large with a warrant issued by the
Department of Corrections and an additional
warrant issued by the San Luis Obispo County
Sheriff’s Department.
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REALStories
A Kenwood man riding a lawn mower was
arrested for DUI after leaving a market. Officer
Cyril Ruffin (19862) stopped the 55-year-old
man when the man left the parking lot of the
Kenwood Market.
Stop Horsing Around
On Jan. 2, 2011, Officers Phillip Watkins
(18917) and David Crislip (19890) were
dispatched to a call of a horse running in the
roadway on state Route 111 near Vander Veer
Road in rural Riverside County.
Upon their arrival they were unsuccessful
in locating the equine. Watkins advised
Indio dispatch they were unable to locate
the animal. Watkins began driving back to
their usual beat when the officers suddenly
observed the horse running in the northbound
lane of state Route 111 directly ahead of them.
Watkins stopped the patrol vehicle in order
for Crislip to grab the vehicle’s jumper cables
out of the trunk. With cables in hand they
quickly accelerated the patrol vehicle and
caught up with the steed.
Watkins exited the patrol
vehicle and got beside
the horse as it continued
northbound. Watkins
then reached over and
grabbed the scared
horse’s halter.
The lawnmower driver, who lives within
two blocks of the market, told Ruffin he
occasionally uses the mower to drive to the
store to get groceries.
The driver had a brown bottle in a brown paper
bag, and Ruffin smelled alcohol on his breath.
He also slurred his speech and staggered. He
was arrested for misdemeanor DUI.
Jumper cables turn into a makeshift lead for the runaway horse held by Officer
Phillip Watkins.
He was able to gain
control over the frighten
horse. With Crislip’s help
they tied the horse up to
the patrol vehicle’s push
bumpers, utilizing the
jumper cables. Crislip and
Watkins remained with
the horse until animal
control took possession.
The Bad Guy Arrested and
$521,341 in Cash Seized
Nothing You Can bake with
Thanks to Officers Daniel Zulueta (18460) and
Clifford Bratcher (18143), an average traffic
stop turned into a major drug find. The two
officers initiated an enforcement stop on a
2003 BMW for a speed violation on Interstate
405. The officers
were alerted to
the strong smell
of marijuana
coming from
within the vehicle.
A detailed search
of the vehicle
revealed a large
sum of cash,
marijuana and a
laptop computer.
Information
gathered at the scene lead investigators to
a house in the Bay Area and subsequent
warrants resulted in the discovery of a
marijuana growing set-up in a residence
with more than 250 plants and packaged
marijuana.
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Big Fish Lures Man into Canal
A man was rescued from the California Aqueduct after he was pulled into the water while trying
to catch a large catfish. The fisherman told Officer James Dixon (18671) from the Modesta Area
office, that he had been
trying to escape the
aqueduct for more than an
hour when Dixon arrived.
The errant fisherman was
holding onto a crack in
the east side of the canal
with his fingertips when
Dixon arrived. Dixon ran
to his car and grabbed a
dog snare, which contains
a long pole that the man
held onto. However, Dixon
was not able to gain
enough leverage to pull
Officer James Dixon listens to the whole fish tale.
the man out of the water,
and ultimately firefighters
had to extract him. The man told Dixon that he feared he would have lost his grip and floated
down the canal if Dixon had not arrived when he did.
Convicted Murderer of
Larry Wetterling
Denied Parole
On Jan. 8, 2011, deputies from the Riverside
County Sheriff’s Department, Cabazon Station,
responded to an armed robbery at the Valero
Gas Station in Windy Point.
In March 1973, Gerald Youngberg murdered
Officer Larry Wetterling (5966).
While out of prison and on parole, Youngberg
drove along the Interstate 15 Freeway in the
Cajon Pass.
Youngberg admitted to Wetterling he was
on parole and had a gun in the glove box.
Wetterling reached inside the car to remove
the gun and a struggle over the gun ensued.
During the struggle, Youngberg shot Wetterling.
Youngberg then fired two additional rounds
into the helpless officer as he lay on the
pavement, killing him.
On June 16, 2010, Gerald Youngberg’s parole
was denied and his next hearing has been
deferred for five years.
A patrol car collided with a big rig carrying 20,000 pounds of flour in February 2010. Officer
Dave Jimenez (16244) was responding to a report of a collision on Highway 99 and was entering
Interstate 5 when his car slid on a slick patch of road and collided with the big rig. Jimenez had
major injuries but has since returned to duty.
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Officer Thomas Herve (19092) responded to
reports of a single-car crash on Spring Hill Road
east of Pacheco Avenue in Petaluma. The officer
found a 1996 Ford Mustang in a ditch but no
one inside.
Herve then saw a backhoe coming down the
road. The driver told Herve that the Mustang
was his. He explained that he had driven the
Mustang into the ditch because of the rain and
had walked home to get the backhoe, which he
intended to use to pull the car free.
Herve came to suspect that Hernandez was
not completely sober. A field sobriety test was
administered and the driver flunked.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of two
counts of driving under the influence, one for
crashing his Ford, and the second for returning
to the scene in the backhoe.
Crime doesn’t Pay
Youngberg had broken down with a flat tire in
the stolen car he was driving. Wetterling saw
the disabled car on the side of the freeway and
stopped to “assist a stranded motorist.” This
act of kindness would cost Wetterling his life.
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Man Booked for
Backhoe DUI
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A lone suspect walked into the business,
brandished a revolver and forced the clerk to
hand over an undisclosed amount of currency.
The suspect then fled out of the store and
disappeared on foot. Deputies searched the
area, but were unsuccessful in locating a
suspect.
were found deceased at the scene.
Evidence located at the collision site and
in the Honda Civic, along with clothing and
physical descriptions of the ejected passenger,
implicated the pair as the suspects in the
Valero Gas Station robbery from the night
before. A revolver was located at the collision
scene matching the description of the weapon
used in the robbery, as well as currency
thought to have been taken from the gas
station.
On Jan. 9, CHP Officers
Josh Duran (19321)
and Gary Johnson
(19310) received a
report of a single
vehicle traffic collision
on Highway 111, in the
Windy Point area. Upon
their arrival, it was
learned that a 2001
Honda Civic had left
the highway and rolled
several times, ejecting
a passenger. Both the
passenger and driver
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Man Driving Lawn
Mower Arrested For DUI
REALStories
Lt. John Arrabit (12325), commander of the
Gold Run Area office, said he hadn’t visited
the Outrigger Grill
at Rollins Lake in
a while, and when
his wife broached
the idea on Aug. 27,
2010, he agreed.
The couple finished
their dinner and was
preparing to leave
when a young girl
suddenly stood up.
“I noticed a little
girl, about 3 to 4
years old, standing
with her hand in
Gold Run Area
Commander
her mouth like she
Lt. John Arrabit
was trying to pull
something out,” Arrabit said. “She wasn’t
breathing; there was not even a whisper of air
exchange.”
The child had tried to swallow a big bite of
hot dog and was in trouble. Arrabit says he
experienced tunnel vision and immediately
ran to the girl, performing the Heimlich
maneuver.
It’s a Sobering Thought
In April 2010, the Rancho Cordova Area office
captured, on camera, sobering life moments
during a sobriety checkpont.
The series of abdominal thrusts didn’t work,
and a minute had already passed. Arrabit said
he fought down panic and decided to try a
new approach.
“This is not working and I’m not prepared to
let this little girl die,” he said.
He used his years of training and work as a
paramedic to improvise a revised version of
the Heimlich typically reserved for toddlers.
“I was able to pick her up with her head lower
than the rest of her body and perform a series
of vigorous back blows,” Arrabit said.
A suspected drunk driver is placed in the back of a
patrol car after being arrested for DUI.
After nearly two minutes, with the young
girl almost losing consciousness, the large
piece of hot dog flew out of her mouth. As
the girl recovered the family breathed a
huge sigh of relief and couldn’t say thank
you enough.
Sgt. Chris Lane (15564) speaks to a motorist..
Cadets Gordon
Bechtold (2386), Bill
Brennen (2347), and
company cool off in
a Sierra Nevada
foothills stream
during a training ride.
VINTAGE
division
CHP Vehicle 1 - Elk 0
On Sept. 30, 2010, Crescent City
Area Officer Rick Davis (11916) was
responding to a report of a pedestrian
walking in the road on Highway 101
in the unincorporated area of Del
Norte County. Davis was traveling at
approximately 65 mph when a large
elk ran suddenly out from the center
median into the roadway. Davis didn’t
have time to take evasive action and
collided with the elk. Although the air
bags deployed, he managed to drive the
vehicle to the right shoulder and advise
the Humboldt Communications Center
of the collision. Davis was not injured;
the elk did not fair as well.
Davis managed to safely drive the vehicle safely to the right shoulder.
Twice Honored after 30 Years
How to Survive the SUMMER Heat in 1957
Officer Eric Jones (18227) speaks to a suspected drunk
driver.
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Crescent City Area Officer Ernest R.
Felio (3202) was honored in December
2010, posthumously, with a California
Medal of Valor for his valiant efforts to
save a teenage boy from electrocution.
Officer Ernest R. Felio It was March 1969, Felio, who was offduty, came upon the scene of a traffic
collision. A vehicle had collided with a power pole that was
carrying several 12,000 volt electrical lines. As a result of
the collision, several live wires were hanging across the
roadway. A teenage boy who lived across the street from
the collision came out to see what was happening. Due to
the darkness, the black power lines, and no street lights,
the boy walked inadvertently into an energized line. Felio
looked up and observed a bluish flame leap from the boy’s
head and shoulders upon contacting the wire and then saw
him fall to the ground. Realizing the possible consequences
of what he had just witnessed, Felio, without regard for his
own safety, ran through and around the energized wires to
render aid to the teenager.
Felio was also honored in 2010 with a highway dedication.
On Sept. 7, 1980, Felio responded to what was then referred
to as a “routine stop” on the stretch of Highway 101 near
the Oregon border. The same stretch of highway that is now
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dedicated in his honor. The man Felio pulled over fatally
shot him twice and fled. The man was later apprehended
and sentenced to death before committing suicide while in
prison. After the incident, by request of then Commissioner
Glen Craig, officers began referring to the pull overs as
“enforcement stops.”
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division
Eidam Off to Santa Rosa
Officer Saves Suspect’s Life
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, El Dorado
County Sheriff’s Deputies Matt Harwood
and Damian Frisby were dispatched to a
report of family violence. Upon arriving
at the address, the deputies heard an
argument inside the house between the
mother and son. Deputies entered the home
and attempted to quell the situation. The
son, seeing that law enforcement was at
the door, fled upstairs and leaped from a
balcony to evade arrest.
The Woodland Area squad decided to do something to honor
the officers who had made the ultimate sacrifice and died in
the line of duty. Donations were collected and badges were
ordered for each officer with their ID number and the words
“Fallen Brother” on the ribbon portion, which would normally
have “Traffic Officer” or “Sergeant.”
Retired Officer Matt Stuller (10905) constructed a shadow box
to display the badges. The shadow box was mounted on the
wall in the lobby of the Woodland Area office for all to see.
On Feb. 18, 2010, El Dorado County
Sheriff Fred Kollar, left, presents Officer
Paul Smyrski with the El Dorado County
Sheriff’s Office Life Saving Certificate of
Commendation.
The deputies ran outside in an attempt to
locate the subject. Officer Paul Smyrski
(14302) arrived on scene to assist in
establishing a perimeter. The son was
located on a deck of a nearby residence. In an attempt to elude the officers, the
son had crawled across the neighbor’s deck on his stomach and tried to slip
between the railing of the deck and the floorboards. His body fit through the small
opening, all except his head, which now was supporting the weight of his body
dangling almost 6 feet off the ground (essentially hanging himself).
Those honored in the shadow box:
If not for the fast thinking and actions of the deputies and Officer Smyrski the
man would have surely succumbed.
CHP 11-99 Scholarship Awardees for Valley Division
For the 2010-2011 academic year, the members of the 11-99 Foundation’s Board
of Directors awarded scholarships to 644 children of current, retired and fallen
CHP employees. Valley Division students were awarded 75 scholarships on July
21, 2010.
Officer Ivan Casselman (91) EOW - Aug. 24, 1935
Officer Roy Blecher (2455) EOW - Dec. 22, 1978
Officer William Freeman (4885) EOW - Dec. 22, 1978
Sgt. Gary Wagers (9221) EOW - March 15, 2001
Officer Andrew Stevens (13739) EOW - Nov. 17, 2005
Lt. Commander Timothy Malone (11539) of
the South Lake Tahoe Area office presents
Sgt. Kahl Eidam (11964) with his sergeant’s
promotional certificate. Eidam reported to the
Santa Rosa Area on July 1, 2010.
Mayor Pays Tribute
When the officers got to the man he was motionless and appeared not to be
breathing. The three officers immediately reacted in a lifesaving capacity. Frisby
and Smyrski each grabbed one of the subject’s legs and pushed him upwards,
while Harwood climbed to the top of the deck and pulled the subject up. These
efforts relieved the pressure around the man’s neck and allowed for blood and
airflow to resume. The three held the subject for a prolonged period of time until
fire personnel were able to respond to the scene and help with a safe extraction.
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Woodland Honors Fallen Officers
A Little Tour of the South Lake
Tahoe Area Office
On June 10, 2010, kindergarten students from the Lake
Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School enjoyed a
field trip to the South Lake Tahoe Area office. Students and
teachers posed in front of H-20 with Officer Duncan Jensen
(13620) and Officer Greg Norrgard (14506) of Valley Division
Air Operations Unit, and Officer Jeff Gartner (15278) of the
South Lake Tahoe Area office.
Stuller presents the completed shadow box to the Woodland Area
Commander Capt. Dale Cannon (11879), Dec. 8, 2010.
Officer Rod Rocha (13881) received a
commendation from the mayor of Grass Valley
on Sept. 9, 2010.
While on routine patrol, Officer Rod
Rocha observed smoke coming from
inside a residence in Grass Valley. He
entered the residence and found an
elderly couple that was disoriented. He
assisted the couple to safety, then reentered the residence and extinguished
the fire in the kitchen.
Thanks to Officer Rocha’s quick
thinking and attention to detail, the
couple received only minor injuries and
made full recoveries.
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Off-Duty Officer Saves a Life
Joshua Raver, a 16-year-old from Orangevale, and his
11-year-old brother, were riding their bicycles on Nov. 17,
2009, when Joshua fell off his bike and landed in the westbound lane. A citizen, Laura Gerard, stopped her vehicle in
the lane to protect Joshua from being struck by other vehicles. Off-duty Officer Martin McQueen (17121), and another
citizen Pam Elliott, also stopped at the scene and rendered
aid to Joshua. Joshua was unresponsive; McQueen and Elliott began CPR on the teen. They continued CPR efforts until
Sacramento Metro firefighters arrived.
North Sacramento Area Commander Capt. Cary McGagin
(12678) stated, “Without their valiant efforts and quick
decisive action, Joshua would not be here today. I am proud
of their actions and the service they provided to the Sacramento community.”
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Elliott, Joshua Raver and Officer Martin McQueen.
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Yolo County Women’s History Luncheon, 23 Years Strong
Law Enforcement Torch
Run Raises $911,842 for
Special Olympics
Nearly 250 people gathered at the
Woodland Community Center on
March 11, 2010, to celebrate stories of
success and perseverance at the 23rd
Annual Yolo County Women’s History
Luncheon.
The luncheon, whose theme was
“Writing Women Back into History,”
celebrated the achievements of
the event’s honorary chairwoman
and keynote speaker, Assistant
Commissioner Ramona Prieto (9009).
While addressing the crowd, Prieto
reflected on a few of the many
milestones in her career, including
becoming the first female motorcycle
officer in CHP history, an achievement
which required close to three years of
practice and ended a 51-year tradition
of male-only motorcycle enforcement.
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HEADQUARTERS
Assistant Commissioner Ramona Prieto captivates the audience at the Writing Women Back into
History celebration, a benefit for the Yolo County Library System.
“The year that I took the test, 40
percent of those attempting to be
certified failed,” Prieto said, “but I
passed.”
with breast cancer that took place 11
years ago and how with the support of
her husband and family she was able
to beat the disease.
Prieto also took a moment to speak
about how she had overcome adversity
in her personal life, addressing a battle
In closing Prieto asked the crowd,
“How do you define success and what
are you doing everyday to achieve it?”
After almost two weeks of traveling
throughout Northern California, the
Special Olympics Flame of Hope traveled
to its final destination, UC Davis, on June
25, 2010. The torch had been carried
by more than 500 law enforcement
personnel in 21 counties. Some 700
Special Olympic athletes from all over
Northern California converged on the
UC Davis campus, June 25-27, to
participate in a remarkable competition
and celebration of physical achievement
at the 2010 Summer Games.
Sacramento law enforcement agencies support and participate in the final leg of the Torch Run.
Easter Bunny Returns to the Academy
Commissioner Joe Farrow (9486) presents the check to the
Special Olympics Committee.
Over 100 children waited patiently for Officer
Chris Nelson (17964) to start the egg hunt.
The last time the Easter Bunny had
stopped by the Academy was 2006. But
that did not deter him from returning on
March 27, 2010. The Squad club members hid more than 1,700 eggs for the
event. After a successful egg hunt, the
children and their CHP families played
relay games, visited with the Easter
Bunny and enjoyed a hotdog barbecue.
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Fields Command College
Top Military Honors Awarded
On May 14, 2010, Lt. Mark Fields, (10389), Office of
Investigations, graduated from the California Commission
on Peace Officer
Standards and Training
Command College
Class 46. Presenting
the graduation award
is POST Executive
Director Paul
Cappitelli.
On June 13, 2010, CHP Officer and National Guard Staff
Sgt. Emmett Spraktes was bestowed a Silver Star, the
third-highest military
decoration in the U.S.
Armed Forces
for Valor. Spraktes
was awarded the
Silver Star for
gallantry in
connection with
Spraktes
is
congratulated
on
his
Silver
Star
by
military operations
Deputy Commissioner Max Santiago (9968)
against an opposing
armed force while serving as the flight medic in support of
operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In addition to
Spraktes’ Silver Star, the officer was also recognized as the
Medic of the Year. See full story on page 6.
Kana’i K. Chaves, son of
Thora Chaves (A14584),
enjoys the day’s relay races.
The toddlers were the first to collect eggs at the
Academy hunt.
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Champions of the day pose with Sgt. Andy Mayo (12203) and
BART police officer Jennifer O’Connell.
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State Fair First Responders' Day A Big Hit
CHiPper’s Always A Favorite
Volunteers Gather for 10th Annual Conference
the fountain ceremony in
honor of the Department’s
fallen officers. The highlight
of the conference was the
Emergency Vehicle Operation
Course demonstration.
The 10th Annual Conference of Law
Enforcement Volunteers of California
was held at the Academy on Oct. 20,
2010. The conference was attended
by approximately 700 volunteers and
volunteer coordinators from 54 law
On July 20, 2010, the state fair offered free admission to all military,
law enforcement and first responder
personnel in, or out, of uniform. The
fair organized booth space for military
and law enforcement organizations
as a means to educate the fairgoers.
The CHP handed out information on
its community outreach programs and
educated the public on the California
Motorcyclist Safety Program.
California Motorcyclist Safety Program Coordinator Officer Shameil Coleman (16380), spent
most of her fair day educating the riding public
on motorcycle safety, but she did take some
time to assist the younger visitors at the fair.
F ield Support Section’s Drug Enforcement Unit
Receives Commissioner’s Unit Citation
On Sept. 3, 2010, Commissioner Farrow (9486) presented Field Support Section,
Drug Enforcement Unit, with a Commissioner’s Unit Citation. The Drug Enforcement
Unit, over the past year, had provided initial training to 18 new CHP and three
allied agency canine teams in either narcotic or explosive detection. The Drug
Enforcement Unit staff hosted two California Narcotic Canine Association training
days, with over 50 participating
allied agency canine teams
attending, completed a redesign
of the Academy kennel facility,
and revamped the canine training
curriculum.
Front row: Kathy Young (A4771), Captain Mark Brunet
(12324), Commissioner Farrow, Chief Jon Rodriguez
(11902), Assistant Chief Janice Mulanix (12232). Back
row: Sgt. Jerry Jacobs (13715), Officer Brad Romero
(12396), Officer Frank Romano (14531), Sgt. Jeff
Neiman (12600), and Lt. Chris Costigan (13042).
One of the 18 teams that benefited
from the hard work of the Drug
Enforcement Unit.
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Mission children having fun learning safety tips
from CHiPper (Officer Trevor Fee [18788]) and
his fellow officers, Cyndi Mitchell (16832) and
Elon Steers (18108).
Headquarters employees from the
Office of Media Relations entertained
and educated students at Carmichael’s
Mission Avenue Open Elementary
School during Red Ribbon Week on
Oct. 19, 2010.
Safety,
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enforcement agencies throughout
California. Everyone was welcomed
to the Academy by Commissioner Joe
Farrow (9486). The keynote speaker
was Retired Sacramento Police Officer
Mike Gardner, who spoke about
Emotional Survival. All guests observed
The conference mission
is to offer training to law
enforcement volunteers
and volunteer program
coordinators. The sponsoring
law enforcement agencies
are: California Highway
Patrol; Sacramento, Butte,
and Mariposa county sheriff
departments; Benicia, Elk
Grove, Lodi, Oakdale, Yuba
City, and Sacramento police
departments.
The Academy had tactical vehicles on display and a
K-9 demonstration for all attendees.
The conference offers volunteers and coordinators
an opportunity to meet new friends, share ideas,
and network with their brothers and sisters in law
enforcement.
CHP 11-99 Scholarship Awardees for Headquarters
Commander Bars for
Senior Volunteer
On July 21, 2010, 89 headquarter students were awarded scholarships. For the
2010-2011 academic year, the members of the 11-99 Foundation’s Board of
Directors awarded $730,000 in scholarships throughout the state.
Office of Community Outreach and Recruitment Commander Lt. Rodney Ellison (14355)
presents Senior Volunteer James Newberry
(V33016), statewide senior volunteer program
coordinator, his commander’s bars.
New Sergeant
Heads to Modesto
Capt. Ernie Sanchez (13424), Office of
Inspections, congratulates newly appointed
Sgt. Ian Troxell (15901). Troxell was assigned to
the Modesto Area on March 1, 2010.
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MADD Award Winners
Tip-A-Cop at Red Robin
Acknowledged for His Superior Effort
Donating time and muscle to the cause is Special Olympics athlete
Greg Kesemeyer, Officer David Morasco (19376), Officer Shawn Bertram
(19811), Officer Lori Gonzales (19838), Special Olympics athlete
Thomas Wolk and Officer DJ Sarabia (13959).
Officer Jody Holmes (17559) was presented with his award by Chief
Teresa Becher (12877) and Napa Capt. Mark Rasmussen (12135).
On April 17, 2010, the San Jose Area office with the help of
two Special Olympics athletes donated their time serving
hamburgers and sodas at Red Robin. The Tip-A-Cop event
benefited the Special Olympics Northern California.
On May 12, 2010, Napa Area Officer Jody Holmes was
presented with a Commissioner’s Commendation for a
Superior-Effort Act award for his lifesaving effort in preventing
a suicidal person from jumping off a bridge in Napa.
Photo by Brandie Dressel (17871)
On March 30, 2010, the San Jose
Area office attended the MADD Bay
Area Recognition Luncheon with the
Capt. Cathy Wayne congratulates Officer Ruben
Jones for receiving the Avoid the 13 Campaign’s ‘Top Cop’ honor for arresting 29 DUI
drivers in 2009.
Santa Clara County AVOID the 13, San
Mateo County AVOID the 23 and San
Francisco County AVOID the 8. The
luncheon recognized officers for their
efforts to stop the crime of driving
Front row: Officer Matthew Rasmussen (18880), Officer James Smith (18501), Officer Tu
Tran (19215), Officer Luis Nova (19270) and Capt. Cathy Wayne (11167). Back row: Chief Teresa
Becher (12877), Sgt. Franklin Packard (11855), Sgt. Kyle Plant (15467), Officer Scott
Mason (18831), Officer Brodie Mitchell (19260), Officer Kevin Archer (18684), Officer
Kenneth Hubble (19327), Officer Ruben Jones (18047) and Assistant Chief Cathy Sulinski (10470).
under the influence, the prevention of
underage drinking and the combined
efforts of the Avoid Task Force
campaigns. This event honored 36
San Jose CHP officers with 25 or more
DUI arrests for the 2009 calendar year.
In addition, this event recognized
12 San Jose CHP officers with more
New Officers for San Jose
than four DUI arrests in a holiday
period for the Avoid the 13 Campaign
(Dec. 18, 2009 through Jan. 3, 2010).
Traffic Safety Day
in Castro Valley
Commercial - Safety First
The Castro Valley Area office was
invited to Marshall Elementary School
for Traffic Safety Day.
On July 21, 2010, the San Jose Area office, in
conjunction with the Public Utilities Commission,
City of San Jose Airport Commission, Santa Clara
County Weights and Measures, Passenger Carrier
Strike Force and Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, conducted inspections on buses
and taxis at the San Jose International Airport.
Photos by Dale Jennings (A10477)
On March 1, 2010, nine new officers reported to the San Jose Area office after
their successful completion of the Academy.
Commercial enforcement Officer Ivan Jacome
(15662) and motor carrier
specialists inspect a
passenger van. Upon
inspection, the passenger
van was placed out of
service due to multiple
mechanical problems.
New officers shown with Capt. Cathy Wayne (11167): Officer Brian Liles (19932), Officer Mike
Martinez (20009), Officer Dustin Rawlins (19940), Officer Ben Hatton (19982), Officer Greg Walton
(19982) Officer Chris Toland (19986), Officer Brandon Waits (19997), Officer Chris Frazer (19994),
and Officer Alicia Moreno (20015).
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Golden Gate Division Assistant Chief Bridget
Lott (10899) educates some of the students on
the finer points of the CHP patch.
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Golden Gate Division motor carrier specialists inspect a charter tour bus.
Upon inspection, the charter bus was placed out of service due to the
brakes being out of alignment.
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division
Safety Coordinator
Receives Commendation
a commercial vehicle strike force.
The Bay Area Commercial Officers
Network (BACON), the Santa Clara
Sheriff’s Department, San Jose
Police Department, Milpitas Police
Department, IRS, Golden Gate Division
commercial enforcement officers and
motor carrier specialists conducted a
Capt. Cathy Wayne (11167) presented
Officer Rod Rodriguez (13364
with a Commander’s Certificate
of Commendation in recognition
of his exceptional performance as
a commercial officer and for his
contributions to the Department and to
the people of California.
School District award ceremony
recognizing school bus drivers for
their exemplary driving records. At
this ceremony, Capt. Cathy Wayne
(11167) presented TrisAnn RatkoRobison (A11204) with a Commander’s
Certificate of Commendation in
recognition of her exceptional
performance as the San Jose school
pupil transportation safety coordinator
for the past eight years.
Wayne commended Ratko-Robison
for her exceptional performance and
recognized her for all her hard work and
dedication.
Helping to Heal
Redwood City Area office extended a kind hand to Belgium
Police Officer Robert Gricha Dejardin and his family on
Aug. 10, 2010. Dejardin’s parents were killed on Sept. 15,
2009, in a tragic collision on Interstate 280. Area command
met with Dejardin and his family at the Area
office to offer their condolences. The Dejardin family was
then escorted to the collision site by officers Carl Wiss
(11931) and Art Montiel (18798) where the family placed
flowers in memory of their loved ones.
Area command met with the Dejardin family. Pictured are: Lt. George
Steffenson (14307), Dejardin and his family, and Lt. Stacey Loftus
(13700).
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firefighters from the Northern California
area, including the main event
contenders Larry “Pitbull” Fernandez
(California Department of Corrections)
versus Carlos Cabrera (Sacramento
Sheriff’s Department).
On Aug. 28, 2010, San Jose Area
Officer James “The Unit” Smith
(18501), the only representative from
the CHP, participated in the Battle of
On August 11, 2010, the San Jose Area
office participated in the Cupertino
Commercial Kudos
Commercial Enforcement Officer Chris Barnes
(16500) speaks with the driver of a tractortrailer combination.
Battle of the Badges VII
Smith competed against
Tyrome Johnson (California
State Prison – Sacramento)
in three, two-minute rounds
in front of an estimated 3,000
boxing fans. Smith unleashed a
series of devastating punches
to Johnson resulting in a win
for Smith and the CHP.
Photos by Quroscuro Photography
In an effort to increase the safety
of commercial vehicles and the
motoring public, Santa Clara County
law enforcement agencies joined
together on July 14, 2010, to conduct
strike force in the city of Cupertino. A
strike force set up an inspection site at
an unannounced location and checked
both vehicles and drivers. As a result of
this strike force, a total of 43 citations
were issued and 60 inspections were
conducted. BACON rotates monthly to
different cities to conduct commercial
vehicle strike forces.
Photos by Dale Jennings (A10477)
Agencies Join Forces
Officer James Smith (18501), red trunks, and
Tyrome Johnson (California State Prison - Sacramento), yellow trunks, begin their match.
the Badges VII charity boxing event.
Battle of the Badges was held at
the historic Memorial Auditorium in
downtown Sacramento. Participants
in this charity event included law
enforcement, correctional officers and
Never too Young
to Learn Safety
Contra Costa Area Public Information
Officer Thomas Maguire (14911)
conducted a traffic safety class at the
Pee Wee Daycare in Brentwood.
Johnson receives a devastating right punch
from Smith.
What is more American than Baseball?
Baseball with CHiPper
It was a fun-filled day for CHiPper (Officer James Smith [18501]) at the
San Jose Giants Safety Event held Aug. 14, 2010. He thought he was just going
to enjoy the game but was
assigned the duties of
pre-game security officer, front
gate program barker and even
last-inning announcer. CHiPper
and the San Jose Area office
also participated in the day’s
special event: the Palo Alto
Medical Foundation Rally Towel
Giveaway. Officers set up a
booth and provided safety
information and demonstrations for the community.
CHiPper distributes programs and scorecards
to the baseball fans.
Security is tight when CHiPper is on duty.
CHiPper learning the ins and outs of
the press box.
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On Sept. 29, 2010, Dax (KS08129),
whose human partner is Officer
Gregory R. Eddy (17538), received a
Commissioner’s K-9 Commendation
for his outstanding work in capturing a
suspect on Jan. 16, 2010.
Dax helped capture an armed man
who led officers on a high-speed chase
from Emeryville through the city streets
of Oakland. The suspect ditched his car
and was trying to force entry into an
Oakland home when Dax chased him
down and held him until his fellow officers arrived. The commendation mentioned Dax’s hard work and dedication
to the Department and in Commissioner Joe Farrow’s (9486) own words,
“Dax, you’re a good dog!”
With a news correspondent close by, Dax, with
the help of his partner Eddy accepts the
commendation for outstanding work from
Sgt. Ron Cohan (12669).
The bone, flavored with roast beef and potato,
was made special for Dax’s good deed.
Contra Costa
Officer of the Year
Tides Foundation
Shows Their
Appreciation
Photo by Sgt. Joe Johnson (12370)
Dax Receives Commissioner’s Award
Offier Alex Edmon (19238) is
recognized as “Officer of the Year” by
the Knights of Columbus St. Ignatius
of Antioch Council. Edmon, along with
other law enforcement personnel, was
recognized on Sept. 18, 2010, at the
Lone Tree Golf Course in Antioch.
Five Paulsons Serve
In July 2010, two Oakland
Area officers made an
enforcement stop on a
suspect who was armed
with multiple weapons and
ammunition. The gunman was
on his way to San Francisco to target
several groups. One of the groups
identified was the Tides Foundation.
When the gunman stopped for the
officers, he opened fire. Additional
officers and sergeants arrived on
scene to assist. The exchange of
gunfire between the officers and
sergeants lasted for 17 minutes before
the gunman was taken into custody.
During the course of the investigation,
the Tides Foundation was informed
that they were a target of the gunman.
The Foundation was so appreciative
of the courage and heroic actions of
the CHP that they wanted to express
Showing CHP Pride
Despite Budget Cuts
Dax quickly devours his award.
A New Chief
Chief Teresa Becher
(12877), from
Golden Gate Division,
presents Chief Jim
Leonard (11903) his
promotional
certificate on
Dec. 12, 2010.
All over the budget-strapped state,
CHP employees have pitched in to support their Areas. Despite working short
handed, little overtime and having to
purchase supplies out of pocket, many
Area offices step up and help out. Offduty officers in the San Jose Area have
been washing their own vehicles and
mowing the front lawn at the office;
taking pride in how the office looks
even through these hard fiscal times.
their gratitude. The involved employees
were invited to a dinner, and the
Tides Foundation presented a check
for $10,000 to the 11-99 Foundation
in honor of the actions taken by the
officers.
Jaret, Anna and Lisa — have been with
the CHP for 13 years and Kirk for 20
years.
Jaret and Kirk both grew up in a CHP
family. Their father retired after
32 years.
Central Coast Law
Enforcement Explorer
Competition Winners
The Explorer competition was held in
Paso Robles, Sept. 24-26, 2010. Solano
Explorer Post No. 365 received second
place overall in the competition. There
were 52 different posts consisting
of CHP, police departments, sheriff’s
departments and the U.S. Border Patrol.
Pictured: Kirk Paulson, Lisa Paulson, Jaret
Paulson, Anna Paulson and retired Officer Dick
Paulson.
Above: Off the clock and still working hard, Officer Jared Lambert
manicures the grass around the
CHP sign.
Upper left: Officer Morgan Miles
(19751) grooms the San Jose Area
office’s lawn.
Officer Alicia Moreno (20015)
and Officer Victor Garrido
(19882) get their patrol car
ready for the road.
Photo by Officer Javier Rocha (11016)
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On Oct. 28, 2010, Tides Foundation CEO
Drummond Pike presented 11-99 Northern
California Coordinator Mike Elder with a
donation for the foundation.
The Napa Area office is a family affair
for the Paulsons. The family includes
Officer Kirk Paulson (13434), a motor
in the Napa region, who is married to
Officer Lisa Paulson (15350). Officer
Jaret Paulson (15447), is married to
Officer Anna Paulson (15674), and
then there is the elder Paulson, retired
Officer Dick Paulson (5805).
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Sgt. Andy Hernandez (9862), (Castaic Vehicle
Enforcement Facility and a member of the
Board of Directors for the competition),
Solano CHP Explorers Pablo Gonzalez, Tommy
Thornton, Lt. Andrew Morehead, Capt. David
Werlinger, Taylor Case, Sgt. Liz Florez, Sgt. Kyle
O’Brien, and Post Advisor Officer Craig Kuehl
(16449).
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also have in-laws in the Department,
Kyle Pacheco (13878) is in Contra
Costa County; and Lori Pacheco
(T16286) is an instructor at the
Academy.
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Visalia Explorers
Bring Home the Gold
A Commissioner’s K-9 Commendation was presented to T’Lajo (KM04103) on July
28, 2010, by Chief Jim Abrames (11497). T’Lajo, whose partner is Officer Darren
J. Long (15695), was honered for his
apprehension of a felony suspect who
was hiding in a crawl space under a
house. According to the commendation,
T’Lajo is appreciated for all his hard
work, long hours without overtime and
endless training.
The Visalia Area Explorer
Post No. 480 participated
in the Central Coast Law
Enforcement Explorer
Competition in Paso Robles
Sept. 24-26, 2010. Post 480
had a successful trip and
brought home first place in Front row, from left: Explorers Magnolia Rincon, Christina
Barcenas, Christina Tiplea, Anna Pena, Maria Morfin, Mario
the 10-person tug-o-war,
Lopez, Jared Rocha. Back row: Advisor Alex Soriano,
first place in the bicycle
Explorers Donald Clinton, Parm Johal, Kyle Gilmer, Brian
obstacle course, second
Dodd, Jose Lopez, Jesus Soto, Mat Moreno, Officer Ed Flynn
(15282), Officer Dan Mota (13267).
place in the domestic
violence scenarios, and third
place for the female obstacle course.
We Must Not Forget
The events that unfolded on
Sept. 11, 2001, for most Americans,
created a profound call to action, newfound patriotism and a need to support
our fellow heroes.
Central Division Officers Ana Carreon (16072)
and Mike Salas (15179) wait for orders during
the first deployment for the Oakland BART
officer trial on July 9, 2010.
CHiPper Goes Grizzly
CHiPper (Central Division El Protector
Officer Pablo Reyna [17960]) posed
Grizzly style for Central Division Special
T’Lajo is shown here with his partner, Long,
and Chief Abrames receiving an Alaskan
salmon dog bone that bears the radio call sign
“CHP 1.”
New Chowchilla Sergeant
El Protector
Program Lives On
As part of the competition, Explorers are encouraged
to compete in a scholarship program. This year, more
than 50 Explorers from across the state applied.
The 10 best were chosen; each received a laptop
computer. The top 10 were each given an oral
interview and, based on the interviews, were ranked
and awarded between $500-$1000. Visalia Area
Explorer Magnolia Rincon placed third overall.
Explorer Magnolia Rincon
with her new laptop and
$1,000 scholarship.
Newly promoted Sgt. Brian Hemenway (12357)
accepts his promotional certificate from
Lt. Lee Harjo (10883) of the Chowchilla
River Vehicle Enforcement Facility.
Making Good
Healthy Choices
In November 2010, Officer Scott L.
Harris (12401) spoke to children at
Palo Verde School in Tulare during their
Red Ribbon Week activities.
Harris spoke to the children about
making good, healthy choices: staying
away from alcohol and tobacco and
the importance of always wearing their
seat belts.
Back on the Job
Sgt. Lincoln McKenna (17185) returned to the Central Division office on
Jan. 4, 2011, to welcoming hugs and salutes from friends and colleagues. He lost
part of his leg in a hit-and-run
motocycle crash in northwest
Fresno last September.
McKenna had undergone
12 surgeries prior to his
return.
Central Division Assistant Chief Steve Badilla
(10533) presents the U.S. Flag to David Akers,
retired Cal Fire battalion chief at the 9th Annual
Pelco 9-11 event in Clovis on Sept. 11, 2010.
It is that need to remember the fallen
that drives the Fresno Area office
each year to participate in the 9-11
memorial event in Clovis.
McKenna is working parttime in the office for now, but
hopes to return to full duty
as soon as his injuries allow.
The driver who caused the
collision has not been caught.
Services Commander Capt. Nick
Norton (12959) at the Fresno Grizzlies
AAA baseball game. CHiPper attended
the game to pass out goodies to the
kids.
Central Division El Protector Officer Pablo
Reyna (17960) working a booth at National
Night Out in Mendota on Aug. 3, 2010.
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Photo by Officer Ed Flynn (15282)
T’Lajo Honored
Harris with the 3rd-and 4th-grade students of
Palo Verde Elementary School.
McKenna is interviewed by Channel 30 in Fresno at the Central Division office the day
of his return to the CHP after a devastating crash that almost cost him his career.
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Award for Smith
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Retired After 31 Years
Honored for DUI Arrests
Fallen Honored
Sergeant Steve Temple began his
career with the CHP on Jan. 3, 1980,
following in the footsteps of his father
retired Officer William Temple (973).
He has worked at various offices
throughout the state.
Officer Dustin Wood (18690) from
the Moorpark Area office receives his
Officer of the Year award from the Elks
Lodge. The event was held on Jan. 20,
2010, in Thousand Oaks. Officer Wood
arrested 102 DUI drivers in 2009.
On Nov. 06, 2009, the Rancho
Cucamonga Area office hosted an
event to honor fallen Officer John
Bailey (14664) who was killed in
the line of duty on Feb. 25, 2006.
Bailey’s act of ultimate sacrifice
was memorialized by the unveiling
of highway dedication signs in his
honor. Interstate 15 between state
Route 210 and Interstate 10 was
renamed the “CHP Officer John
Bailey Memorial Freeway.”
Temple spent the last four years as a
sergeant at the Hollister-Gilroy Area
office where he was known as the
“Road Sergeant.”
Ventura Area Commander, Capt.
Bob Ghiglieri (11844), presents
Officer Robert Smith (17708) with his
Master 10851 Award.
Honor guard for the Bailey event included Officers Steven Spurlock (12393), Edward Escalera
(10985), Mario Lopez (15020) and Adam Rodman (14560).
Senior Volunteers Tour NASA
Officer Dustin Wood receiving his award from
his Moorpark Area Commander Capt. Cliff
Williams (10157).
Sgt. Steve Temple (9400) receives his
Commissioner’s Resolution from Assistant
Chief Keith Dittimus (10265) at his retirement
party.
John’s wife, Teresa Bailey, along with their
children Jared, Dylan, Megan and Hannah.
Feria Campesina Community Event
On June 6, 2010, CHP personnel from the Ventura Area
office and Coastal Division participated in the 5th Annual
Feria Campesina held in Oxnard. The fair provided farm
workers with information and access to services from
community-based organizations and government agencies
that work with
farm worker
issues. CHP
personnel provided
a variety of traffic
safety information
in English and
Spanish to
attendees.
Fair educators: Officer Francisco Navarro (17599), Officer Michael
Munoz (15942), Maggie Torres (A15067), Officer Patrick O’Donnell
(14704), Officer Ty Murray (16620), and Officer Rolando Tejada (19034).
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Navarro answers a question about child safety seats.
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MADD Award
Pictured are: Senior Volunteer Don Ching, Logan Smith, Officer Ed Smith (15116), Wyatt Smith,
and Senior Volunteers Gene Dallachie, Richard Welsh, Diane Hinnerichs and Gary Schroeder.
On May 28, 2010, the Mojave Area Senior Volunteers toured the NASA Dryden
Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base. One of the highlights of the tour
was being able to fly an F-18 simulator.
Officer Michael Paterson (10356) receives his
MADD Award from Mojave Area Commander
Lt. Andria Witmer (11451). Paterson led the
Mojave Area in DUI Arrests for 2009.
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Mojave Area and Antelope Valley Participate in the
General’s Ride at Edwards Air Force Base
As one of a series of motorcycle safety events on Edwards Air Force Base, the
commanding general hosted a motorcycle ride. Seventy-two bikers participated
in the 80 mile ride. Officers Brian Orcutt (16659) and Chris Borne (18058) in
addition to the Mojave Area Commander Lt. Andria Witmer (11451), on her
personal motorcycle, participated in the ride.
Saving a Life Honored
At the Inland Division Area
Commander’s Conference on
Aug. 4, 2010, Officer Jon Norman
(13487) received a Division Chief’s
Commendation. The award stemmed
from a traffic stop on Aug. 28, 2009,
Needles Area Commander Lt. Dave Bradley
(9883), Officer Jon Norman and Inland Division
Commander Jeff Talbott (10552).
Officers Brian Orcutt and Chris Borne participated in the General’s Ride on June 1, 2010.
Assistant Commissioner Commendation Awarded
At the Inland Division Area Commander’s Conference on Aug. 4, 2010, three
Inland Division Area commanders received an Assistant Commissioner
Commendation. Receiving the commendations were: Capt. Wayne Bridges
(10687), Rancho Cucamonga office;
Capt. Esmeralda Falat (12533), San
Bernardino; and Lt. John Antillon
(9638), Inland Division Communications
Center. The commanders received their
awards for outstanding work with the
Department’s Cultural Diversity Training
Program.
where Norman initiated a traffic stop
on a motorhome for a mechanical
violation. In the course of the stop,
Norman developed information that
led to finding the victim of a serious
assault inside the motorhome. Two
occupants of the motorhome were
arrested, and it was determined the
victim had been kidnapped, robbed
and assaulted. Norman’s work most
definitely saved the victim’s life.
“I’m chasing a fast one,” that was the last transmission Officer Richard
Duvall Sr. (2683) made 50 years ago, shortly before he was shot and killed
by an escaped felon driving a stolen vehicle along state Route 66 on Feb.
23, 1960. Duvall was murdered, the only Victorville officer to die in the line
of duty. His murderer was captured six days later after a gunfight with San
Luis Obispo County deputies at a motel. He was convicted of first-degree
murder and put to death in 1961.
Duvall’s memorial outside the Victorville Area office.
Duvall was remembered as officials dedicated a memorial to him in front of
the Victorville Area office on Feb. 23, 2010. The stretch of SR-66 where he
was killed has also
been dedicated to
him with a freeway
memorial sign.
The day’s events
included fellow CHP
officers speaking
in his honor, and a
Marine Corps band
was also there to
remember the
former Marine.
A special section of SR-66 now bears Duvall’s name.
Hazardous Materials Training for Mojave
During their August 2010 training day, Mojave Area officers
were offered a hands-on look at a Liquefied Natural Gas
Promotion for McCreary
Assistant Chief Tom
McCreary (11882) accepts
his promotional certificate
from Inland Division
Commander Chief Jeff
Talbott (10552) on
Dec. 1, 2010.
Tanker. This training was provided by Clean Energy of Dallas.
The special training provided to the Mojave Area office
supplemented their POST required Hazardous Materials and
First Responder Operational training.
Pictured are: Capt. Wayne Bridges, Inland
Division Chief Jeff Talbott (10552), Capt.
Esmeralda Falat and Lt. John Antillon.
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Duvall Memorialized
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In June 2010, CHP Officers Kerri Rivas
(18592) and Edmund Zorrilla (16830),
along with motor Sgt. Steve Licon
(13348), visited a special needs school,
Victress Bower School, in the city of
Norco. The kids had a blast!
On Sept. 9, 2010, at the Altadena
Area training day, Capt. Bill Dance
(13125), presented Officer John
Capt. Bill Dance, with Officer John Burgess,
and Officer Derrick English when they receive
their awards.
Motor Sgt. Steve Licon takes the time to show
students of Victress Bower School his bike.
Officer Hsu’s First
10851 Award
Burgess (17893), and Officer Derrick
English (17414), with their 2009 MADD
Awards. Both officers are graveyard
partners and arrested a combined total
of 135 DUI drivers for 2009.
Special Detail for Southern Protective Services
Officer Ming-Yang Hsu recovered nine
abandoned stolen vehicles and three
rolling stolen vehicles in a 12-month
period.
Southern Division Protective Services
Detail members escorted the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike
Mullenm, around to various celebration
venues on Nov. 11, 2010, Veterans Day.
On Dec. 29, 2010, Sgt. Alex Gonzalez
attended his last roll call. Gonzalez
entered the CHP Academy on
Above: Officer Juan Rodriguez greets the
admiral.
On Sept. 9, 2010, at the Altadena Area training
day, Capt. Bill Dance (13125), presented Officer
Ming-Yang Hsu (18381), with his first 10851
award.
Baldwin Park Bids
Farewell to the Padre
Left: Just enough time for a group shot
before the busy day begins. From left: Officer
Mark Larson (16325), Altadena; Officer Juan
Rodriguez (12639), Baldwin Park; Admiral Mike
Mullen; Officer Joe Rojas (10774), Baldwin
Park; Sgt. Matt Armenta (12285), Altadena;
and Officer Robert Manzano (19595), West Los
Angeles.
Three Retire from
West Los Angeles
West Los Angeles saw three of its longtime employees retire in September
2009. Officer Kent Greene
Photo by Officer Kerri Rivas (18592)
Training Day Accolades
Photos by Officer Christian Cracraft (16268)
Reaching Out
Baldwin Park Capt. Marc Shaw (13853), and
Sgt. Alex Gonzalez (10817).
May 31, 1983, and retired after 27
years and two months. He is best
known to the Baldwin Park office as,
“The Padre.”
New Officers for South Los Angeles
South Los Angeles Area office welcomes nine new officers.
East Los Angeles Officers Conduct Bicycle Safety Rodeo
On Oct. 23, 2010, officers from the East Los Angeles Area office conducted a
successful bicycle safety rodeo at Eastman Avenue Elementary as part of the
“Share The Road” pedestrian/bicyclist
safety grant. More than 200 children
and their parents attended the rodeo in
which the importance of safe bicycle
riding practices was stressed. The
event consisted of a one-hour traffic
safety presentation for kids and their
parents, followed by the furnishing
and fitting of bicycle helmets, bicycle
flashlights, reflective armbands, bicycle
reflectors and traffic safety literature
geared toward young bike riders and
pedestrians.
Officer Robert Flores (19363) instructs a
Officer Kent Greene (9383), Art Maniego
(A08438), and Officer Jim Delaney (10419).
Public Information Officer Luis Mendoza
(15641) assists with the line of children
waiting to receive bicycle safety equipment.
retired after 30 years of service,
Office Assistant Art Maniego retired
after 21 years of service and Officer
Jim Delaney retired after 27 years of
service.
young rider on the proper fitting of a bicycle
helmet.
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From left: Jason Palmer (19885), Benjamin Tawney (19792), Jessie Velasquez (19901),
Chad Miner (19837), David Ritter ( 19745), Alex Whitley (19793), Chad Tardiff (19850),
Thomas Eastwood (19823), Adam Musil (19764), Lt. Christine Rogers (12100) and
Capt. Chris O’Quinn (12898).
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Temecula Participates in Murrieta Veteran’s Day Parade
Optimist Honors
Elks Officer of the Year
On Nov. 11, 2010, the Temecula Area participated in the 8 Annual City of
Murrieta Veteran’s Day Parade. Entered in the parade were two CHP motors,
Border Division’s white Dodge Charger and a CHP Ford Explorer.
On May 26, 2010, Officer Steve Gronbach
(17823) received a certificate of
recognition from the Sunrise Optimist
Club of Yuma. Every year, the Optimist
Club recognizes the hard work of officers
from the different law enforcement
agencies in the community and in 2010
Gronbach proudly represented the CHP.
Twenty-six year veteran Officer Brian
Hendrickson (11071) received the
honor of Officer of the Year awarded by
the Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks, El Centro Lodge 1325. The Elks
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Additionally, Temecula Area senior volunteer and U.S. Army veteran Gene Chalkley
(V06619), who has been a volunteer since 1998, proudly participated in the event
and represented the CHP in a positive manner. The entry was very well received
by the 3,000-plus spectators.
On Nov. 23, 2010, Indio recognized and
honored two employees for jobs well
done. Officer Fabian Maclis (19228)
and Communications Operator Cindy
Holleman (A12394), were among
numerous recipients at a luncheon
held at the Hyatt Grand Champions
Resort in Indian Wells. They were
selected as the Officer and Dispatcher
of the Year for the Indio Area. The Indio
Area office is extremely proud of their
accomplishments and are fortunate to
have both of them as part of the CHP
family.
Lodge hosted the Public Safety Officers
Appreciation Night on March 26, 2010.
Hendrickson is from the Calexico
Vehicle Enforcement Facility.
Industry Day
Indio Employees Recognized for Jobs Well Done
Pictured alongside Officer Fabian Maclis are
Lt. Laura Quattlebaum (12917) and
Capt. Sherrell Sutherland, (11557).
Public Safety Dispatcher II Dave Clark
(A02652), hung up his microphone and
Westminster Area
Automotive Tech Receives
Award
On May 5, 2010, Automotive Technician
Jose Castillo was presented with
a Commander’s Certificate of
Commendation. He received his award
for his dedication and commitment
Border Division Chief Gary Dominguez (9857)
along with Border Division Asstistant Chief
Steve Beeuwsaert (10907) present Dave Clark
with his retirement certificate.
Sgt. Shawn Angulo (11597), Officer Brian
Hendrickson and his wife, Tracey Hendrickson.
Lt. John Swaim (12233) congratulates Officer
Steve Gronbach (17823) on his Optimist
recognition.
Retirement After
Almost 40 Years
The Calexico Vehicle Enforcement
Facility hosted its Annual Industry Day
on March 18, 2010; multiple agencies
participated in this informative event.
A few of the attendees included
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, Air Resources Board and
U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Industry Day involved trucking
companies, brokers, and businesses
that operate along the U.S. and Mexico
Border in an
effort to bring
awareness and
education and
to highlight the
services that
the Department
offers to our
community.
said goodbye in March 2010. Clark
began his career at the Los Angeles
Communications Center. He transferred
to the Orange County Communications
Center were he completed his career
with short breaks as a commercial
vehicle inspector specialist at the
Peralta Scales and deployment to active
military duty in 1990.
Capt. Rick Pena (9370), presents Automotive
Technician Jose Castillo (A7410) with a
Commander’s Certificate of Commendation.
to his job and for his excellence at
keeping the entire fleet up and safely
running despite furloughs and the
addition of extra vehicles.
Blue Angels
Grace El Centro
On March 9, 2010,
Lt. Rodney Strate (13430)
was presented with the
opportunity to meet the
Blue Angels at the U.S. Navy
Air Field, El Centro.
Strate had the opportunity to
exchange stories with some of
the outstanding individuals that
are part of the elite flight team,
Blue Angels.
CVIS Irack Cardenas, (A13912)
explaining a Level 1 inspection.
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Temecula Commander Retires
Special Olympics Torch Run
Capt. Jeanne Jungers (9924) admitted to rolling her eyes when her father, a nowretired CHP officer, suggested she check out a career with the CHP.
The Temecula Area reached the
10-year milestone in organizing the
Law Enforcement Torch Run, benefiting
the Special Olympics Temecula Valley
In June 2010, after almost 30 years with the Department, including the past decade
as the commander of the
Temecula Area office,
Jungers retired.
On Board the Barstow Christmas Train
This last Christmas, Barstow Area CHP officers were invited, once again, to assist with Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroads Annual Christmas Train run. The Barstow Area CHP and Police Department officers rode the Christmas Train on
three separate days.
During these three days, 600
children and 400 adults rode the
train as guests. The Christmas
Train focused on needy children,
disabled children, military children
and terminally ill children. Officer
Paul Ellis (17864), Officer Rich Vega
(17867), Barstow Police Officer
Adam Cortinas, several Barstow
police explorers and McGruff the
Crime Dog were afforded the
opportunity to ride all three days.
Her CHP career has taken
her across the state from
Santa Ana to Calexico;
and from Marin County,
north of San Francisco, to
Oceanside.
The Temecula personnel assisting Capt. Jeanne Jungers out
the door on her last day are Sgt. Aaron Martinez (13101),
Sgt. Jerry Sawasaki (11495), Sgt. John Sellers (11429),
Lt. Dennis Brunette (10641), Sgt. Chris Francescon (11450)
and Sgt. Rick Matthews (10824).
Start Smart Begins
at Winterhaven
On May 12, 2010, the Winterhaven
Area participated in its first ever Start
Smart event. Officer Steve Gronbach
(17823), Winterhaven Area’s community
outreach officer, did an exceptional job
of representing
the Department
as he enlightened
young minds
about the
importance of
driving and the
responsibilities
Officer Steve Gronbach
that come with it.
demonstrates Start
Smart techniques
This event took
to students in
place at the San
Winterhaven.
Pasqual High
School in the community of Escondido.
With the interest and approval of
parents, 25 students participated in the
program.
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Jungers was promoted
to captain in December
1999, and took command
of the Temecula station in
December 2000.
The train was the highlight of many
of the children’s Christmas. Not
only enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime
ride on a real train, but sitting side
by side with an officer who told
stories of their respective careers
added to the excitement of the day.
Above; Officer Rich Vega and Officer Paul Ellis
(far left), Barstow Police Officer Cortinas (far right),
and the whole Christmas Train crew.
A Tribute to Benavides
On Nov. 27, 2010, fallen Officer Dan
Benavides would have celebrated
his 40th birthday. On that day his
widow, Megan, and about 20 friends
program. Each year, officers from the
Temecula Area office take part in the
Temecula Valley Torch Run. They have
raised about $250,000 in the last 10
years through the run and other events,
such as “tip-a-cop” fundraisers for
Special Olympics of the Temecula
Valley.”
Officer Rich Vega and Officer Paul Ellis
assist an ill child aboard the
Christmas Train.
Santa Would Be Proud
and family, hiked to the crash site to
celebrate Benavides’ birthday.
The personnel at Border
Division Thermal Air
Operations erected a
memorial sign close to
the accident location in
the Ocotillo Wells area.
Southern, Border and Inland Divisions all participated in
the John Force Holiday Auto Show and each CHiPs for Kids
campaign benefitted from the proceeds.
C A L I F O R N I A
H I G H W A Y
P A T R O L
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the John Force Holiday Auto Show in Yorba Linda.
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How the chp does christmas
Safety,
service and security
BORDER
The Hoys Shop Early
In November 2010, the Visalia
Area Senior Volunteers decided
to help out local children in
Tulare county. The volunteers
took money from their own
fund and bought toys for
various age groups. On Dec. 1,
2010, the toys were delivered
to Groppetti Automotive
in Visalia. Groppetti’s is a
collection point for the U.S.
Marine’s Toys for Tots.
Groppetti Automotive Sales Manager Nathan Simpson,
along with senior volunteers, Connie Kelly, Greg McQueen,
and Fred Molano gather toys for Toys for Tots.
On Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, Border
Division Thermal Air Operations
Unit, Otay Mesa Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement Facility, Border
Communications, San Diego, El Cajon,
and Oceanside Areas all participated in
the Shop with a Cop event.
Throughout the year, over $50,000
was raised through charity events and
donations. On the day of the event,
321 children were entertained with
a Holiday Show at Sea World and a
Officers enjoying the Shop with a Cop event
include: Ron Matheson, (17104), Miguel Nieto
(18936), Freddie Espiritu (16684), and John
Gray (19322).
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San Diego Senior Volunteer Harry Heggie,
(V0155) delivering the bears inside the critical
care unit at Rady Children’s Hosptial.
Public Safety Training Center collected
and delivered toys to various nonprofit organizations as part of the
annual CHiPs for Kids toy drive. Over
130 unwrapped toys were collected.
Donated toys were delivered to
hospitals and nonprofits within the
Riverside Area.
Border Division
Collects Teddy Bears
for Sick Children
On Dec. 14, 2010, Border Division, Otay
Mesa Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Facility, Border Communications,
San Diego, El Cajon, Oceanside, and
Temecula offices participated in the
San Diego County Teddy Bear Drive
to benefit Rady Children’s Hospital.
Throughout the Division, over 500 teddy
bears were collected and handed out to
children spending time in the hospital.
Salvation Army, many of the toys
were distributed by the CHP at the
Sacramento Vintage Ford Parts
The CHP, the Sacramento Kings, and
warehouse. Over 1,200 kids received
KCRA, an NBC television affiliate for
toys, while the
Sacramento, teamed
families also
up for the 12th Annual
received food
CHiPs for Kids toy
baskets from
drive. With a goal
the Salvation
of 10,000 toys, the
Army, as well as
drive lasted from Nov.
Christmas tree
22, 2010, to Dec.
ornaments, which
20, 2010. Various
were provided by
collection sites were It’s toy distribution day and Bennett Sanders Lowe’s and Orchard
set up throughout the (A12154) helps a child find the perfect bike Supply Hardware
and helmet.
Sacramento region
stores. The remainder of the collected
including various events. A major
toys were distributed by the CHP to
event, facilitated by Valley Division,
the Ronald McDonald House, Shriners
was hosted at Cal Expo on Dec. 10.
Hospital, Sutter Memorial pediatrics,
A combined effort from the entire
Kaiser Hospital, UC Davis Medical
Sacramento region collected over
Center, and Loaves and Fishes.
25,000 toys. Construction Cares,
a nonprofit organization, donated
approximately 300 bicycles,
and with the assistance of The
On Dec. 22, 2010, Sgt. Taylor Cooper (13962),
Officers John Antillon III (17551) and Samuel
Griffith (16987) deliver toys to children at the
Kaiser Hospital in Riverside.
$100 shopping spree at Target. Santa
also joined the festivities at Sea World
thanks to our CHP Helicopter.
Photo by Officer Art Athans (13040)
Border Division Hosts
San Diego County
Shop with a Cop
Howell and Connie Hoy have lived in
Woodland since 2000. Each year the
family donates more toys to CHiPs for
Kids than Santa could fit on his sleigh
and the shopping starts early. From
the day after Christmas until the day
after Thanksgiving the Hoys shop for
the best deals on toys, bikes and video
games. This year they contributed over
150 toys including eight bicycles and
helmets, several Nintendo Wii games,
multiple Nintendo DS games and a
wide range of other toys for kids all
ages.
Academy South Gives Back Sacramento CHiPs for Kids
A Huge Success
The Office of the Academy Ben Clark
On Dec. 9, 2010, Capt. Dale Cannon (11879)
presented the Hoys with a Certificate of
Appreciation award for their generous and
continued support of the CHiPs for Kids Toy
Drive.
Santa Sighting for Dunsmuir
Santa Claus and an elf named Mary were
seen just before Christmas in the vicinity
of the Dunsmuir Grade Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement Facility.
A Victory for Smokn’ Guns
Alturas Area office participated in the
First Annual Guns vs. Hoses Charity
Basketball event. The Smokn’ Guns,
formally known as the Alturas Area
office, were victors over their local
fire department the Extinguishers.
The final score was 62-44. Besides
extinguishing the competition, the Area
office collected $365 in cash and over
150 toys for needy families.
CHP personnel gather during the Cal Expo
CHiPs for Kids toy drive. From left: Trevor Fee,
(18788) Cyndi Mitchell (16832), Sgt. Andy
Mayo (12203), Jean Hoatson (17484), Arnold
Nearly 300 bicycles were built and distributed to Hardy (14278), Cindy Leal (14897), Robert
needy children by Valley Division with help from Contreras (15006), and Jasper Begay (12315).
Headquarters.
Officer Steven Hallmark (16057), Officer
Jay McPeek (15829), and Officer Andrew
Lockwood (19591).
San Andreas
CHiPs for Kids
Santa, Charley Mabrey, CVIS (A13658) and Elf,
Mary Duncan, daughter of Sgt.Byran Dunca,
(10709) enjoy a ride in a 1930 Model A Coupe.
C A L I F O R N I A
H I G H W A Y
P A T R O L
Top row: Officer Paul Nelson (19520), Sgt.
Mike Nardoni (11285), Officer Jason Vansickle
(15993), Sgt. Ron Farris (12212), Officer
Jeramiah Cross (19486), and Ret. Sgt. Terry
Dunn. Bottom row: Officer Chad Smith (19683),
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The annual CHP San Andreas CHiPs
for Kids program was a great success.
Officer Josh Hawkins (19643) and Sgt. Matt
McKee (15051) stand besides a pile of toys
donated by the Calaveras
County community.
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How the chp does christmas
Senior Volunteers Help Out Local Children
Name
Arnold, Corin B.
Bauer, Leslie A.
Bond, Sharon Y.
Bullen, Diana I.
Casiano, Elaine L.
Chandler, Carla R.
Chu, Eddie
Conrad-Forrest, Jeffrey R.
Deo, Poornima D.
Dorsey, Kimberly
Fanning, Mark V.
Finn, Cristine D.
Gong, Lori A.
Gore, Patricia L.
Guro, Jeffrey B.
Hainsworth III, Ralph L.
Hessel, Carly S.
Homen, Frank
Johnston, Allen L. Jr.
Keleher, Patricia A.
Kimble, Steven V.
Law, Jana Y.
Lewis, Tara K.
Lim, Soon F.
Magana, Elizabeth V.
Makris, Patricia F.
Martin, Claudia
Martinez, Javier L.
McCants, Cassaundra L. McCord, Nancy D.
McGraw, Hope P.
Michel, Jenny V.
Miller, Kelly K.
Monath, Theresa E.
Montesdeoca, Anh H.
Nelson, Miai N.
Nguyen, Hoai V.
Nguyen, Vantho T.
Pelfanio, Lydia A.
Picardi, Jeffrey R.
Plemons, Allison L.
Pontarelli, Valerie
Price, Bettie J.
Raj, Ansheel
Ramirez, Brenda M.
Robleto, Christina F.
Sellai, Diana M.
Sinetos, Sam A.
Smith, Michelle K.
Snook, Christopher
Strain, Thomas W.
Tahara, Brian A.
Thao, Maiko
Vanderford, Cara M.
Vasquez, Christina B.
Wadsworth, Brent
Wells, Paula A.
Young, Clifford E.
Zonneveld, Michelle L.
ID
A13764
A13353
A13951
A14341
A10705
A9015
A15328
A14289
A12357
A13589
A15180
A12447
A8753
A11318
A5585
A13046
A13439
A13531
A15709
A14033
A13433
A14683
A15481
A8803
A14770
A12034
A15477
A13402
A10922
A14915
A11001
A13908
A13411
A12710
A14494
A14567
A15334
A15223
A9902
A8869
A12647
A14591
A14385
A15148
A13721
A14551
A2816
A14955
A14513
A15015
A15225
A14352
A15009
A13810
A14518
A12341
A9062
A13911
A11422
Location
Fleet Operations Section
Sacramento Communications Center
Business Services Section
Office of Legal Affairs
Los Angeles Communications Center
Antelope Valley
Facilities Section
Human Resources Section
Santa Fe Springs
Research and Planning Section
Information Technology Section
Monterey
Fiscal Management Section
South Los Angeles
Baldwin Park
Administrative Services Division
Information Management Division
Communications Centers Support Section Human Resources Section
Support Services Section
Susanville
Office of Internal Affairs
Border Division
Office of Employee Relations
Rancho Cordova
Office of Media Relations
Merced
Monterey
Ukiah
Fleet Operations Section /Torrance
Border Communications Center
Barstow
New Classification
Auto Technician II
Public Safety Dispatcher Supervisor I
Records Management Analyst II
Office Technician
Public Safety Dispatcher Supervisor II
Office Services Supervisor I
Associate Construction Analyst
Auto Technician II
Supervising Program Tech II
Auto Technician II
Office Services Supervisor II
Staff Services Manager I
Associate Info System Analyst Supervisor
Auto Technician II
Public Safety Dispatcher Supervisor I.
Public Safety Dispatcher Supervisor I.
Auto Technician II
Auto Technician II
Accounting Technician
Auto Technician II
Accounting Officer Specialist
Program Technician II
Office Assistant/Typing
Sr. Account Officer Specialist
Sr. Account Officer Supervisor
Material and Stores Supervisor
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Office Technician
Personnel Supervisors I
Personnel Specialist
Supervising Program Tech II
Account Officer Specialist
Office Technician
Staff Program Analyst Specialist
Accounting Specialist I
Motor Carrier Specialist III
Labor Relations Analyst
Office Technician /Typing
Supervising Program Tech III
Accounting Specialist I
Office Technician
Auto Technician II
Auto Technician II
Auto Technician II
Account I Specialist
Auto Technician III
Auto Technician II
Accounting Officer Specialist
UNIFORMED PROMOTIONS
Name
Abele, James
Antillon, John J.
Badilla, Steve A.
Barba, Daniel R.
Bassett, Scott H.
Beeuwsaert, Steven C.
Beloberk, Clint P.
Brown, Michael E.
Burgess, Matthew W.
Carrillo, Alexander
Carroll, Heidi L.
Carter, Brandon R.
Carter, Norman B. Jr.
Casas, Armando
Chapman, Andrew M.
Chavez, Edward M. Clamp, Richard S.
Clays, Kevin D.
Cleveland, Jon G.
Cook, Joshua D.
Costantini, David M.
Coutts, Susan M.
D’Arelli, Mark D.
Dalao, Frank S.
Dashiell, David L.
Davis, Kevin M.
Davis II, Paul E.
Desmond, Richard F. Jr.
Dittimus, Keith R. Donnelly, Michael L.
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ID
10130
9638
10533
12859
12237
10907
15321
12907
16817
11324
12906
13976
13904
15634
14961
10524
12345
16251
16012
14464
12564
11045
15856
17019
15318
15426
11417
14537
10265
16759
Location
Border Division
Westminster
Central Division
King City
Southern Division
Capital Protection
Santa Rosa
Bakersfield
San Francisco
Central Los Angeles
Human Resource Section
East Los Angeles
Humboldt
Santa Fe Springs
Modesto
Bakersfield
East Los Angeles
San Jose
San Jose
Office of Special Representative
Commercial Vehicle Section
Research and Planning Section
Ukiah
Coastal Division
Madera
C A L I F O R N I A
New Classification
Chief
Lieutenant
Assistant Chief
Sergeant
Sergeant
Chief
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Assistant Chief
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Captain
Lieutenant
Assistant Chief
Sergeant
H I G H W A Y
P A T R O L
Name
Edwards, Kermit M. Jr.
Ehlers, Joshua B.
Eidam, Kahl E.
Ellison, Rodney D.
Elrod, Gerald A.
Fansler, Daniel B.
Farris, Ronald B.
Fenner, Jonni L.
Ferber, Jeffrey M.
Ferriera, Shane C.
Foard, George L. Jr.
Fontana, Paul J.
Foster, Kyle C.
Frederick, Scott R.
Gallego, Christopher
Garrett, Mark L.
Getzelman, Richard A.
Gill, Manuel
Glaser, Glen A. Jr.
Green, Brian K
Gregg, Andrew W
Hannum, John-Paul A.
Hardy, James M.
Hawkins, Brian R.
Hemenway, Brian T.
Henricksen, Eugene L.
Hill, Michael P.
Hoose, Mark T.
Horstman, Julie V.
Iketani, Darren R.
Jackson, Ethan E
Jacobs, Jerry D.
James, Jeffrey S.
Johnson, Ronald A.
Jones, Alan B.
Jordan, Charles M.
Kaczor, Robert J
Kajiwara, David M.
Kelley, Michael D.
King, Shannon M.
Kolstad, Joshua C
Kroncke, Kevin J.
Larkin III, Clyde W.
Lee, Brian E.
Legarra, Jodi J.
Leonard, James P.
Linschoten, Harry N.
Loftus, Stacey A.
Lum, Ronald H.
Main, Christopher
Mangan, Amy R.
Markey, Larry R.
McCreary, Thomas M.
McGuire, Larry E.
McKenna, Lincoln W.
Mendez, Richard A.
Morrison, Todd A.
Nation, William B.
Navarro, Feliberto S.
Noyes, Timothy P.
Page, Shawn M.
Parker, Scott J.
Parrish, Frank H. Jr.
Pelfanio, Jerome R.
Pendleton, Chris K.
Peterson, David L.
Phillips, Keith R.
Pope, Mark W.
Preszler, Telfinues Jr.
Price, John J.
Rennie, Angel D.
Rickman, Robert J.
Rolin, Johnny R.
Rutner, Jiri
Saxon, Timothy D.
Schaeffer, Peter W.
Seaman, Daniel G.
Sechrist, Sterling A.
Shackleford, Ryan B.
Shaffer, Mark T.
Silcox, Andrew W.
Silsbee, Scott L.
Sisson, Peter G.
Smith, Brian M.
Spain, Roger P.
Speasl, Jerrod C.
St. Onge, James L.
Steffenson, George A.
Stokes, Marc D.
Story, Dennis A.
Thompson, Andrew R.
Thornhill, Keith M.
2 0 1 1
•
V O L .
ID
16463
16875
11964
14355
12424
16701
12212
12620
11261
14802
16496
12544
17909
15251
12506
13412
14333
13850
14240
10311
17326
16163
12143
15707
12357
17156
14582
12185
15834
9630
14885
13715
14714
11387
15109
12321
13690
13612
12338
12044
16434
11946
14517
14442
14888
11903
10934
13700
11327
13070
12747
15884
11882
12883
17185
15096
11279
11632
13520
14437
10078
13642
13322
11177
10760
11884
16187
13946
12017
15521
12072
14921
11333
14905
10935
11286
16370
13314
15878
15405
12552
12374
12265
11428
13355
15101
10158
14307
15864
11433
17212
11830
5 8
promotions and retirements
UNIFORMED PROMOTIONS
NONUNIFORMED PROMOTIONS
(continued)
Location
New Classification
Monterey
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Santa Rosa
Sergeant
Office of the Academy
Lieutenant
Ukiah
Sergeant
Ukiah
Sergeant
Alturas
Sergeant
Hayward
Captain
Newhall
Sergeant
Madera
Sergeant
Redwood City
Sergeant
Golden Gate Division
Assistant Chief
Redwood City
Sergeant
Northern Division
Lieutenant
Santa Cruz
Sergeant
West Los Angeles
Lieutenant
Clear Lake
Lieutenant
Central Los Angeles
Sergeant
Sergeant
East Los Angeles
Lieutenant
San Jose
Sergeant
Enforcement and Planning Division
Lieutenant
Central Los Angeles
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Chowchilla River Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities Sergeant
Sergeant
Office of Legal Affairs
Sergeant
Antelope Valley
Captain
Lieutenant
State Security Division
Assistant Chief
Santa Cruz
Sergeant
Field Support Section
Sergeant
Marin
Lieutenant
South Los Angeles
Lieutenant
Garberville
Sergeant
Dublin
Lieutenant
Monterey
Lieutenant
West Los Angeles
Sergeant
Arrowhead
Sergeant
Northern Division
Lieutenant
Sergeant
San Francisco
Sergeant
El Centro
Sergeant
Baldwin Park
Lieutenant
Ventura
Lieutenant
Chief
Humboldt
Captain
Redwood City
Lieutenant
Captain
Office of Employee Assistance and Safety Captain
Marin
Captain
South Los Angeles
Sergeant
Inland Division
Assistant Chief
Bakersfield
Lieutenant
Central Division
Sergeant
Office of Inspector General
Sergeant
Northern Division
Captain
Bakersfield
Captain
South Los Angeles
Sergeant
Fresno
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Border Division
Captain
Assistant Chief
Office of Air Operations
Captain
Westminster
Sergeant
Crescent City
Lieutenant
Santa Fe Springs
Sergeant
Tracy
Sergeant
South Los Angeles
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Santa Fe Springs
Lieutenant
Castro Valley
Sergeant
Chief
East Los Angeles
Sergeant
Hollister
Captain
Santa Cruz
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Border Division
Assistant Chief
Westminster
Lieutenant
El Centro
Lieutenant
Emergency Operations and Safety Section Lieutenant
Assistant Chief
Los Banos
Sergeant
Central Division
Assistant Chief
Coastal Division
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Redwood City Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Golden Gate Communications Center
Captain
Grapevine Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities Sergeant
South Los Angeles
Lieutenant
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Name
Tien, Ivan Y.
Tohidi, Karen A.
Troxell, Ian J.
Turner, Donnie G.
Vialovos, Joseph S.
Walker, Donald R
Ward, Susan K.
Warner, Demian A.
Waters, David E.
Wheaton, James A.
Whitty, Craig H.
Williams, Andrew T.
Witmer, Andria D.
Workman, Todd W.
Wurster, Christian C.
Wymore, David R.
Young, Lori D.
Zambrana, Vincent F.
ID
16596
13546
15901
8788
15519
12657
11759
16025
11069
10218
12228
13760
11451
15642
12427
12253
12495
12435
Location
Office of the Commissioner
West Los Angeles
Modesto
Mariposa
Indio
Redwood City
Central Los Angeles
Quincy
Fort Tejon
Bishop
Indio
Monterey
Grapevine Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Telecommunications Section
Dunsmuir Grade Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
New Classification
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Assistant Chief
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Captain
Sergeant
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Captain
Lieutenant
NONUNIFORMED RETIREMENTS
Name
Abghari, Mariam Alvarez, Gregory L.
Anderson, Gregory C.
Andres, Asuncion N.
Andrews, Elaine C.
Apodaca, Irene S.
Armstrong, John W.
Baer, Katherine Y.
Barcelo, Teresa M.
Barton, Jerrie M.
Biag, Gualberto J.
Billotte, Sang T.
Bosworth, Laura A.
Brown, Michael
Buckmaster, Patsy J.
Burkman, Jeanne M.
Burrow, Robert J.
Byrd, Dwayne
Carpenter, Cecil G.
Carstons, Kathleen L.
Carter, Johnny R.
Cashdollar, Mary K.
Chavez, Bernardino C.
Chavez, Sandy J.
Christ, Beverly P.
Clark, Deborah K.
Cobb, Lisa M.
Colombani, Cynthia S.
Combs, Timothy R.
Connor, Gwendolyn K.
Corpuz, Laureano C.
Costa, Louise Dick, Diocelina V.
Dowdle, Frederick T.
Dunleavy, Teresa A.
Ebalo, Jaime E.
Elswick, Sabrina A.
Engle, Adele
Estrada Jr., Henry
Ferrian, Robyn
Fisher, Greg R.
Fitzgerald, Roberta A.
Flutsch, Lutgarda Ford Jr., Daniel L.
Fox, Patrick T.
Frair, Sue A.
Froelich, Sharon R.
Fukushima, Earl H.
Gaines, George A.
Galfin, Jeff Gannon Jr., Willard J.
George, John P.
Gibson, Steven C.
Gilbert, Edward D.
Gomez, Raul C.
Graham, Mary E.
Harrison, Lazard E.
Hartwig, Wayne J.
Hayes, Sheila A.
Hayworth, Cynthia R.
Hill, Patricia A.
Hodges, Kathie A.
Holland, Mary K.
Hollingsworth, Janith D.
Horgan, Paul M.
Huckaby, Louise
Jameison, Riley Johnson, James L.
Jones, Charles E.
Jones, Sheryl P.
44
ID
A12038
A06602
A09018
A10210
A15288
A07126
A15030
A14958
A09169
A08790
A10488
A10275
A13132
A07098
A11955
A05948
A09410
A07054
A12236
A11889
A09439
A13030
A05899
A06481
A02646
A11133
A07917
A13423
A08407
A05015
A11405
A14853
A05885
A08212
A09009
A12057
A04522
A06547
A12695
A05212
A06000
A04705
A07510
A08247
A07369
A07419
A09186
A06573
A10225
A10682
A06234
A08208
A09045
A06711
A02953
A04972
A06768
A06291
A05650
A03353
A05325
A06105
A12882
A05172
A06945
A13149
A03986
A12141
A08827
A09221
Classification
Office Assistant
Data Processing Manager I
Information System Analyst Office Services Supervisor II
Office Assistant(Typing)
Stenographer
Program Analyst
Associate Information Systems Analyst Specialist
Office Assistant
Custodian
Mail Machine Operator I
Cook Specialist II
Staff Information Systems Analyst
Office Assistant
Officer Services Supervisor I
TeleCommunications Facilities Technician II
Custodian
Motor Carrier Specialist I
Office Technician Motor Carrier Specialist II
Office Technician
Custodian
Food Services Technician I
Staff Information Systems Analyst
Systems Software Specialist I Technical
Public Safety Dispatcher II
Word Processing Technician
Personnel Supervisor I
Office Assistant
Public Safety Dispatcher I
Office Assistant
Public Safety Dispatcher
Officer Assistant
Auto Technician I
Staff Information Systems Analyst Supervisor Telecommunications Systems Manager I
Word Processing Technician
Auto Technician II
Office Assistant
Public Safety Dispatcher I
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist I
Groundskeeper
Lead Groundskeeper
Motor Carrier Specialist II
Office Assistant
Office Technician
Associate Automotive Equipment Standards Engineer
Office Technician
Custodian
Custodian
Electronics Technician
C A L I F O R N I A
NONUNIFORMED RETIREMENTS (continued)
UNIFORMED PROMOTIONS (continued)
Location
Santa Ana
Oceanside
Ventura
Capistrano
Capistrano
Fresno
El Cajon
San Andreas
Morongo Basin
Border Division
Northern Division
Border Division
Valley Division
South Sacramento
Inland Communications Center
Border Division
San Bernardino
Facilities Section
San Onofre Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Commissioner
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Orange County Communications Center
Border Division
Central Division
Indio
Yreka
Mission Grade Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Coastal Division
Cottonwood Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Gilroy Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Susanville
Conejo Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Border Division
Inland Division
Border Division
South Los Angeles
Antelope Valley
Chico
Chico
Office of Air Operations
Valley Division
San Francisco
Donner Pass Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
South Los Angeles
H I G H W A Y
P A T R O L
Name
Kalish, Ian D.
Keaster, Nina J.
Keppel, Jack D.
Killion, Norma L.
Konieczny, Connie R.
Lacrosse, Magdaline
Lathrop, Terry L.
Lay, Deanna Lizaola, Carlos R.
Logan, Daniel R.
Lomas, Salvador F.
Low, Sun W.
Macdonald, Judith E.
Macias, Richard
Maniego, Arthur T.
Martin, Julianna G
Martinez, Martin I.
Maslen, John W.
McDonald, Robert A.
McGuire, Gay F.
Miller, David A.
Moe, Paula M.
Molina, Trudy I.
Morelli, Doris M.
Morgan, Cris R.
Ortiz, Luis A.
Paolini, Lisa A.
Peck, Margaret M.
Pender, Carol E.
Pennings, Carol E.
Pham, Trac H.
Pielock, Lori J.
Pierce, Arnold W.
Potter, Nancy M.
Preston, Judy K.
Preston, Ronald J.
Puga, Nora H.
Ramsey, Karen E.
Ramsey, Kenneth E.
Rasberry-Scott, Cynthia E.
Redding, Bobby R.
Reed, Richard R.
Roberts, Cynthia A.
Robles, Simon
Robles, Yolanda D.
Rogers, Michael W.
Ruan, Vince W.
Ruffin, Marvin L.
Salinas, Ronald F.
Sanders, Andrea N.
Sanidad, Restituto A.
Sauce, Elizabeth N.
Sawyer, Thomas C.
Schmick, Debbie K.
Schreiber, Robert L.
Schroeder, Rachel R.
Schubbert, Lonell V.
Seale Jr., Bryan P.
Sease, May J.
Smart, Deborah L.
Smith, Donald E.
Smith, Ricky J.
Sowvlen, Michael E.
Springer, Peggy A.
Sprinkman, Albert M.
Taylor, Lynn A.
Thorpe, Gerald B.
Tremble, Ernest L.
Turner II, Robert W.
Tutaj, John W.
Van Buskirk, Lerry L.
Villagran, Marc S.
Ward, Judy
Weaver, Karen L.
ID
A08648
A11366
A06576
A04987
A04287
A13388
A14663
A05778
A04960
A10800
A12782
A06712
A06262
A04955
A08438
A12567
A13971
A03182
A07791
A09134
A07107
A08294
A09362
A10594
A08147
A11517
A11898
A11805
A09149
A09149
A12669
A04266
A11997
A03426
A10967
A06841
A07698
A03508
A12183
A03201
A05634
A06195
A11481
A05978
A08328
A07567
A12895
A03779
A07800
A13666
A10014
A04717
A14002
A09417
A10716
A12894
A05757
A04724
A07720
A12690
A07757
A09283
A03012
A04868
A08248
A06814
A09197
A07298
A06290
A05922
A06050
A11173
A12727
A04889
Classification
Custodian
Office Technician
Office Assistant
Auto Technician II
Systems Software Specialist I Technical Custodian
Auto Technician II
Office Assistant
Office Assistant
Senior Accounting Officer Supervisor
Director, TV Communications Center (Supervisor)
Groundskeeper
Public Safety Dispatcher II
Associate Automotive Equipment Standards Engineer
Supervising Groundskeeper I
Career Executive Assignment
Office Assistant
Office Technician
Research Programming Specialist II
Data Processing Manager II
Senior Personnel Specialist
Public Safety Operator
Auto Technician II
Program Technician
Supervising Program Technician I
Staff Program Analyst Specialist
Auto Technician III
Food Service Technician I
Commander – North
Associate Personnel Analyst
Office Assistant
Business Services Assistant
Telecommunications Facilities Technician II
Staff Services Analyst Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Commercial Vehicle Inpsection Specialist I
Junior Inspector of Automotive Equipment
Motorcycle Mechanic
Senior Personnel Specialist
Location
Central Division
Sonora
North Sacramento
Dignitary Protection Section – South
San Bernardino
Fleet Operations Section – Torrance
Victorville
Desert Hills Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
West Los Angeles
Donner Pass Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Stockton
Central Los Angeles
Administrative Services Division
Truckee
Border Division
Special Projects Section
Southern Division
Santa Rosa
Monterey
Inland Division
Merced
Marin
Inland Division
Fleet Operations Section – Torrance
Castaic Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Ukiah
Capistrano
Office of Special Representative
Telecommunications Sections
Central Division
Monterey
Cordelia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Border Division
East Los Angeles
Nimitz Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
UNIFORMED RETIREMENTS
Name
Abels, Richard A.
Adams, Michael R.
Adkins, Joseph H.
Aldridge, Shelley A.
Alva, Oscar R.
Anderson, Roxanne M.
Aquiningoc, Jennifer A.
Armbrecht, Kim R.
Armendariz, Larry B.
Bailey II, Samuel L.
Baker, Michael L.
Baldwin, Gary S.
Baller, Richard L.
Baraga, Teresa M.
Barnes, Mark A.
2 0 1 1
•
ID
10403
13330
11662
9867
11209
11634
9920
9478
10109
9917
10778
9502
12664
12438
11479
V O L .
Rank
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
5 8
•
Location
El Cajon
Inland Division
South Los Angeles
Inland Division
Otay Mesa Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
El Cajon
Mojave
El Centro
Fresno
Border Division
Castro Valley
Auburn
Clear Lake
N O .
1 45
Name
Barragan, Hector A.
Barrera, Pedro S.
Benter, Brad L.
Bentz, James R.
Black, Ernest T.
Blaine, Michael L.
Blondeel-Timmerman, Des
Bloyd, Donald L.
Bohm, Bradley J.
Bonessa, Brian G.
Bonnett, Bruce J.
Bossemeyer, Richard A.
Bratby, Deborah A.
Bravo, Richard R.
Brooks, Darrell L.
Brown, Larry C.
Bryan, Steven E.
Buller, Michael J.
Burch, Christopher S.
Burkholder, Montgomery F.
Burresch Jr., Joe
Cameron, Keri M.
Campos, Jose R.
Carter, Robert D.
Champion, Sandra W.
Choi, Eugene C.
Clark, Timothy J.
Clark, Matthew F.
Clements Jr., Ralph G.
Colby, Dan K.
Cole, Philip C.
Collins, Michael J.
Coney Jr., Don I.
Coop, William A.
Cooper, Charles W.
Cornwell, James N.
Cortes, Steven M.
Covello Jr., James R.
Crady, Shawn Creer, Robert P.
Crichton, Rick G.
Cuaron, David J.
De La Cruz Jr., Gregory Delaney, James H.
Delaney, Michael O.
Delgadillo, Alex R.
Den Beste, Todd C.
Dodd, Jamie C.
Dominguez, Gary A.
Dummer, Lauren D.
Dunn, Terry D.
Duran, Rudy L.
Duron, James M.
Eberly, Fritz V.
Eckerfield, Bart R.
Edmonds, Jean M.
Ellison, David P.
Elvira, Ralph
Elzig, Lecia L.
Emmons, Stephen L.
Ervin, Michael J.
Escobar, Joseph R.
Euritt, Howard G.
Farley, Vernon
Fernandez, Frank
Ferris, Erik E.
Filkins, Thomas D.
Finale, Roman A.
Fitzgerald, Michael A.
Flaherty, Dennis H.
Fong, Michael
Franceschini, Robert S.
Francis, Gregory J.
Frasier, Joseph P.
Freeman, Raymond C.
Frias, Dennis G.
Friberg, Ronald E.
Fromberg, Bruce A.
Gallego, Christopher D.
Galvez, Alfredo S.
Gannon, Robert J.
46
ID
10401
10069
11754
9374
11317
12167
9933
10695
11394
9766
9284
10128
11933
9680
9967
12478
10527
11199
8564
10249
10387
11758
10829
9457
10987
9550
9578
9876
11042
9838
10638
11717
13262
9775
9858
11771
11447
10697
14195
10352
11083
10122
10768
10419
10553
14140
10300
13315
9857
9831
10172
9911
10566
10765
9779
11863
9905
10058
10469
9837
10198
11160
10023
9885
11271
17003
10063
9835
13215
10912
10741
10540
10756
9217
9963
9493
10675
11449
12506
12655
10325
Rank
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer Officer
Officer
Deputy Commissioner
Captain
Lieutenant
Assistant Commissioner
Sergeant
Sergeant
Officer
Sergeant
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Lieutenant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Chief
Chief
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Chief
Officer
Officer
Officer
Lieutenant
Assistant Chief
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
C A L I F O R N I A
UNIFORMED RETIREMENTS (continued)
Location
Temecula
San Luis Obispo
Riverside
Inland Division
Bridgeport
Inland Division
South Lake Tahoe
Crescent City
San Diego
Willows
Inland Division
Santa Cruz
Visalia
Fort Tejon
Yreka
Truckee
Sonora
West Los Angeles
Victorville
East Los Angeles
Quincy
West Valley
Marin
Border Division
Westminster
San Gorgonio Pass
Ventura
Barstow
El Cajon
Solano
Inland Division
Humboldt
Templeton
Redding
Oakhurst
Border Division
San Bernardino
West Los Angeles
Central Los Angeles
Oakhurst
Valley Division
Border Division
Assistant Commissioner, Inspector General
Alturas
San Diego
Williams
Humboldt
Visalia
Governor’s Protective Detail Section – South
Newhall
Assistant Commissioner, Inspector General
Oceanside
Solano
South Sacramento
Oroville
San Francisco
Calexico Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
South Los Angeles
Castro Valley
Oakhurst
Auburn
Ukiah
Ukiah
Oakland
San Francisco
Border Division
Templeton
Santa Cruz
Merced
Templeton
H I G H W A Y
P A T R O L
Name
Garcia, Salvador F.
Garife, Roland Garvais, Jodi E.
Gates, Ronald W.
Gee, Gaylord M.
Gentile, Jay P.
Gibbons, Stephen M.
Gilmore, Edward L.
Glass, Dennis C.
Godnick, David B.
Gonzales, Ronald M.
Gonzalez, Joel A.
Gray, John W.
Gray, Mark A.
Green, Doyle L.
Green, Kevin P.
Green, Patrick D.
Greene, Paul K.
Greenfield, Gary S.
Griffith, George C.
Grijalva, Mario R.
Gruidl, Phillip G.
Guerrero, Henry L.
Gutierrez, Arturo
Hablitzel, Steve L.
Hahn, David K.
Hammond, Mark A.
Hansen, James D.
Hanson, Eric
Harrison, Roger G.
Hartley, Max A.
Headden, Robert H.
Heavyside, Dawn R.
Heller, Craig J.
Henderson, Chester E.
Hendricks, Patrick J.
Henry Jr., Guy L.
Hiner, Brian K.
Holmes, Randy R.
Howard, Bradley W.
Hurtado, Richard
Ikeuchi, Steven T.
Isler, Thomas D.
Jacobs, Robert J.
James, Andrew
Jardine, Terry B.
Jeffcoach, Rodney K.
Jensen, William A.
Jeremica, Dennis R.
Johnson, Calvin A.
Jones, Leslie R.
Jungers, Jeanne M.
Kamholz, Douglas G.
Kane, Maurice J.
Kay, Don W.
Kenneweg, Wayne A.
Kerr, James G.
Kessinger, John A.
Keul, Kari L.
Klopfenstein, Randy L.
Kotko, Michael Kramer, Kerry V.
Lagomarsino, Robert D.
Lambres, Vincent A.
Landrum, Richard A.
Lash, John R.
Latimer, Sherie L.
Lazo, Leslie A.
Leach, Dana E.
Lee, Jeff R.
Lee, Scott O.
Lefebure, Randall S.
Leist, William J.
Lilly, Bryan S.
Linson, Rick A.
Lopey, Jon E.
Lopez, Conrad C.
Lopez, Gustavo T.
Lorenzatti, Michael R.
Lozano, Ricardo
Luetger, James V.
2 0 1 1
•
V O L .
ID
9897
11005
17914
9791
11219
9562
10041
11011
10612
10330
12399
10817
11985
10161
10857
10200
10636
9383
10833
14067
9747
11965
10091
10958
9211
10044
9958
11087
10183
11722
10245
10289
11668
10289
09654
10409
10046
10459
9947
12158
11983
10033
10779
10788
10560
11422
10879
10752
10654
10049
9834
9924
13316
9214
12093
10315
9802
9863
13106
9525
10263
10863
12056
9909
10946
10529
9787
10424
11073
9603
11621
11207
9961
10762
9945
8799
12593
10195
10422
10071
10795
5 8
Rank
Captain
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Sergeant
Officer
Lieutenant
Assistant Commissioner
Officer
Officer
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Assistant Chief
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Captain
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Captain
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Officer
Officer
Assistant Chief Sergeant
Captain
Assistant Chief
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
•
N O .
1 Location
Border Division
Buellton
Capital Protection Section
Auburn
Santa Ana
Redwood City
Santa Maria
Needles
Merced
Baldwin Park
Chowchilla River Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Buttonwillow
Alturas
West Los Angeles
East Los Angeles
Baldwin Park
Woodland
Gold Run
Crescent City
Northern Division
Red Bluff
North Sacramento
Fresno
North Sacramento
Santa Fe Springs
Gold Run
Altadena
San Francisco
Modesto
Morongo Basin
Yuba-Sutter
Visalia
Valley Division
Madera
Ventura
Coalinga
Valley Division
Temecula
Temecula
San Jose
Oakland
North Sacramento
Placerville
Ukiah
Redding
Capistrano
Truckee
Oakhurst
Woodland
Valley Division
Yreka
Solano
Mojave
Mt. Shasta
Templeton
Bishop
Central Division
Oroville
Barstow
Rancho Cucamonga
Santa Maria
Marin
Santa Ana
Fort Tejon
47
Name
Lykins, Steven M.
Lynch, Matthew S.
Macchesney, Robert B.
Madrigal, Raymond
Maehler, Wesley J.
Maffei, Robert J.
Mahnke Jr., Christal R.
Maniord, Mark A.
Manning, Christopher E.
Manriquez, Christina L.
Marriott, David D.
Marshall Sr; Robert
Martin, Tony W.
Mathias, Michael L.
Mattos, Richard A.
May, Doyle W.
McCarthy, Shawn J.
McCarville, John W.
McDermott, Damian R.
McKeen, Charles B.
McLaughlin, James E.
Mearse, William D.
Meier, Frederick J.
Mello, Robin E.
Mendonca, Kevin J.
Mercado Jr., Jose
Meschke, Philip G.
Meyer, Raymond E.
Mickelson, David J.
Milhausen, Gary A.
Millspaugh, Scott A.
Minkel, Kevin V.
Minyen, Richard N.
Miriani, Steve
Montoya, Alfred C.
Mora, Louis C.
Morehen, Robert J.
Morison, Elaine I.
Morris, Jeffrey M.
Morton, Marshall L.
Moss, Richard E.
Munday, Stephen C.
Nester, Kurt M.
Neveu, Paul E.
Nichols, Dale R.
Norris, William J.
Northington, Douglas C.
Nye, Gary L.
O’Donnell, Robert T.
Odom, James R.
Oliver, Craig A.
Orchard, Maggie Palmquist, Joy A.
Pang, James S.
Pappas, Paul G.
Paulus, David A.
Pedeferri, Anthony R.
Pena, Richard
Peterson, Jeffrey R.
Pevyhouse, Larry D.
Phifer, Russell G.
Phillips, Mark L.
Pieschke, Mark S.
Poindexter, Timothy R.
Pokorny, David J.
Port, Christopher M.
Prickett, Dwayne J.
Puder, Douglas M.
Quezada, Efrain L.
Ramsey, Michael R.
Rasmussen, James P.
Remington, Roger C.
Remington Jr., William A.
Rennie, Richard C.
Reyes, Kathleen A.
Reyes, Steven Richards Jr., David P.
Riggins, Phillip W.
Rigney, Patrick M.
Rodriguez, Jacques P.
Roe, Mark K.
48
ID
10526
11012
15922
9767
9980
10383
10201
14127
11979
10235
10092
10620
14120
11163
9230
11684
10492
10290
10262
10436
9627
10156
11513
8785
11051
9881
13674
10115
10232
10962
14114
10672
11624
9817
11172
14177
14004
11757
9660
11515
10627
10173
10043
11728
9308
11078
10213
10039
11330
9279
11485
11148
10874
10848
11570
11812
14507
9370
12663
12517
10537
12153
10143
9889
9852
9729
11154
10045
10175
12938
10530
9964
10501
9113
9925
10296
11548
9662
11378
11606
9912
Rank
Assistant Chief
Captain
Officer
Captain
Officer
Sergeant
Sergeant
Officer
Sergeant
Captain
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Lieutenant
Officer
Chief
Officer
Lieutenant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Captain
Officer
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Officer
Lieutenant
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Captain
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Captain
Officer
Officer
Lieutenant
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Officer
Officer
Lieutenant
Officer
Officer
Lieutenant
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Lieutenant
C A L I F O R N I A
Location
Border Division
Facilities Section
East Los Angeles
Ukiah
Truckee
South Sacramento
Tracy
Dignitary Protection Section – North
Riverside
Santa Cruz
Riverside
Quincy
Woodland
Auburn
Napa
Southern Division
Redding
Rancho Cucamonga
Central Division
Planning and Analysis Division
Arrowhead
San Bernardino
El Cajon
Auburn
East Los Angeles
Ventura
Santa Maria
Northern Division
El Cajon
Dignitary Protection Section – North
El Cajon
Contra Costa
Solano
Riverside
Southern Division
Marin
Central Division
Arrowhead
Conejo Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Inland Division
Barstow
South Lake Tahoe
South Sacramento
Bridgeport
Rainbow Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Northern Division
Fort Tejon
Amador
Amador
Modesto
Santa Rosa
Grass Valley
Ventura
Westminster
Santa Rosa
Fresno
Baldwin Park
Inland Division
Solano
Williams
Newhall
Valley Division
Riverside
Hanford
San Diego
Calexico Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Santa Fe Springs
Valley Division
Templeton
Border Division
Border Division
Border Division
Templeton
Merced
Counterterrorism and Threat Awareness Section
El Centro
Rancho Cucamonga
H I G H W A Y
P A T R O L
Name
Rogers, Michael J.
Rogers, Ronald J.
Romero, Bradley R.
Ross Jr., Henry L.
Ruiz, Marco E.
Ruiz, Richard
Russell, Lonte G.
Ruth, Benjamin C.
Samson, Jon A.
San Miguel, Raymond R.
Schieffer, Michael J.
Schindler, Carl R.
Seibert, Stephen G.
Shepard, Robert S.
Shipley, William B.
Silva, Brian A.
Siordia, Miguel A.
Sleeper, Thomas E.
Sloan, Roderick R.
Smith, Kathryn L.
Smith, Keith D.
Sobkowiak, Joseph W.
Soliz Jr., Ruben L.
Sotelo, Peter Speck, Craig V.
Spurlock, Stephen E.
Stegemann, Robert E.
Stetser Jr., Robert W.
Stewart, Monica C.
Stonehouse, James L.
Story, Robert V.
Stowers, Dean A.
Sullivan, Robert L.
Sumprer, Teresa L.
Tafua, Eteru Temple, Steven M.
Thomas, Leland W.
Thomas, Diana L.
Ticknor, Michael A.
Tilman, Thomas N.
Tomasiak, Stephen M.
Torres, Adrian J.
Torres, Gilbert A.
Torres, Manuel M.
Tracy, Patricia G.
Tracy, Terence R.
Trevino, Manuel T.
Trujillo, Dean M.
Tyler, Tommi L.
Ussher, Steven T.
Vaccarezza, Paul L.
Valencia, Christopher M.
Van Horne, James W.
Vasquez, Victor M.
Vertar, Michael P.
Wagner, Eric J.
Walker, Timothy S.
Ward, Steven D.
Ward Jr., James P.
Warner-Mola, Linda S.
Weber, Thomas M.
Wedum, Devon H.
Weidenman, Wendy
Wernick, Phillip S.
Whalen, Steven L.
White, Patricia L.
Whited, Martin J.
Whiting, Ronald L.
Whitmore, Charles A.
Wigton, David J.
Wilford, Marvin A.
Williams, Mark A.
Williams, Peter J.
Williams Jr., Clifford L.
Wood, John R.
Wright, Craig M.
Wright, Stephen B.
Wulff, O. J.
Young, Kelly R.
2 0 1 1
•
V O L .
ID
10012
10304
12396
10118
10884
11481
10205
9762
15074
10943
10252
11850
11852
10094
11716
9946
9887
11064
10806
11653
10558
9898
10047
10625
11641
9780
10930
10365
9922
14219
9500
9569
14107
10589
10148
9400
10508
13458
10775
11254
10593
10384
10031
10211
9902
11695
9169
14045
10653
10059
9294
9352
10306
10797
17424
10781
11853
11488
11041
13548
10913
13692
10468
10110
11068
11326
11104
9481
7909
10171
11699
9298
11436
10157
11577
11416
12241
13015
9763
5 8
Rank
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Sergeant
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Captain
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Captain
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Lieutenant
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Officer
Lieutenant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Captain
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Captain
•
N O .
Location
Antelope Valley
Woodland
Gold Run
Rancho Cordova
Santa Maria
Southern Division
Border Division
Rainbow Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities
Morongo Basin
Santa Cruz
Southern Division
Coastal Division
Central Division
Inland Division
Garberville
Amador
Humboldt
North Sacramento
San Diego
Fort Tejon
Southern Division
Victorville
Arrowhead
Northern Division
Southern Division
Victorville
El Cajon
El Cajon
Yuba-Sutter
Hollister-Gilroy
Judicial Protection Section
Oroville
Northern Division
Santa Ana
West Valley
San Luis Obispo
Hayward
San Francisco
Judicial Protection Section
Baldwin Park
Southern Division
Placerville
San Andreas
Santa Fe Springs
Oroville
Tracy
Grass Valley
Redwood City
Valley Division
Counterterrorism and Threat Awareness Section
Crescent City
South Sacramento
Emergency Operations And Safety Section
Central Division
Red Bluff
Tracy
Grass Valley
South Sacramento
Modesto
Ventura
Solano
Auburn
Auburn
Moorpark
Riverside
Border Division
Auburn
Santa Rosa
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Adams, Phillip (A03061)
Phillip Adams died on Oct. 10, 2010,
at the age of 65. He spent his entire
career at Monterey Communications
Center serving from July 1974 until his
retirement in April 2000.
Adams, Richard L. (2647)
Retired Sgt. Richard L. Adams passed
away on June 27, 2010. He graduated
from the Academy in 1958 and was
assigned to the El Monte Area office. He
also worked in Baldwin Park, Hollister,
San Francisco, Concord and then in
Oroville until he retired in 1988.
Ahlborn, James (8962)
Retired Sgt. Jim Ahlborn passed away
on Sept. 29, 2010. After graduating
from the Academy in 1978, Ahlborn
was assigned to the Redwood City Area.
He later transferred to Hayward before
promoting to the rank of sergeant. He
retired in 1993.
Allen, Rodney D. (6194)
Retired Officer Rodney D. Allen passed
away on Aug. 27, 2010. Allen graduated
from the Academy in 1968 and began
his first assignment in Barstow. He
transferred to Hanford in 1970 and
worked there until he retired in 1995.
Ammerman, Eugene R. (A4083)
Motor Carrier Specialist I Eugene R.
Ammerman passed away on
Nov. 11, 2010. He began his career
as a commercial vehicle inspection
specialist I in Castaic. He moved to
Central Division and was promoted to
motor carrier specialist I. He retired
after 24 years of service in 1989.
Arani, Sivakumar “Siva” (A13798)
Sivakumar Arani passed away on
July 22, 2010. He was 41 years old.
Arani had been with the CHP since July
2006. He is survived by his wife and two
sons, ages 6 and 9.
Atchison, Randy
Cadet Randy Atchison passed away
Nov. 3, 2010. Ever since he was a
child Atchison wanted to be in law
enforcement. It was no surprise to his
family when he applied for the CHP. He
is survived by his parents, James and
Andrea; brothers, Zachary and Chad;
sister, Alissa; his girlfriend, Kimberlee
Andrada; and his daughter, Kaylee.
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Ayers, Bruce D. (4751)
Retired Officer Bruce D. Ayers passed
away on March 27, 2010. Ayers
graduated from the Academy in 1966
where he was assigned to the Norwalk
Area. He worked in Santa Fe Springs,
Tracy and Truckee where he stayed
until he retired in 1982.
Baker, Joseph A. (2946)
Retired Officer Joseph A. Baker
passed away on Nov. 26, 2010. Upon
graduating from the Academy in
1960 he was assigned to Ventura. He
worked in Placerville, Lake Valley and
Woodland before settling in Oroville,
where he stayed until he retired in 1988.
Barringer, Steven E. (3432)
Retired Officer Steven E. Barringer
passed away on May 31, 2010. He
and was assigned to San Leandro. He
also worked in Auburn and Hayward.
Benavides, Dan (15193)
Officer Dan Benavides died in the line
of duty on May 7, 2010. For unknown
reasons his CHP patrol plane crashed
in a remote mountain area near state
Route 78. Benavides was a member
of the Department for 13 years. He
is survived by his wife, Megan; and
daughter, Madeline.
Benton, William E. (4556)
Retired Capt. William E. Benton
passed away on March 21, 2010, at
the age of 72. Captain “Bill,” as he was
affectionately known, began his career
with the CHP when he reported to the
Academy on April 25, 1966. He retired
after serving as commander of the
Merced Area from Jan. 1, 1984, through
July 11, 1994.
Berry, Dolly N. (A1076)
Radio Dispatcher Dolly N. Berry
passed away on Feb. 11, 2010. Berry
began her career at the CHP in 1958
as a dispatcher clerk in Chico and then
became a radio dispatcher in 1963 until
she retired in 1973.
Bevers, Luverne O. (1965)
Retired Officer Luverne O. Bevers
passed away on Nov. 4, 2010. Bevers
and was assigned to the Newhall Area.
He worked in Willows and Red Bluff
until his retirement in 1971.
OBITUARIES
Bianchi, Ron (V0974)
Senior Volunteer Ron Bianchi passed
away on Aug. 5, 2010. Bianchi was a
dedicated CHP volunteer for over eight
years.
Bicking, Charles J. (A3291)
Automotive Technician I Charles J.
Bicking passed away on Oct. 8, 2010.
Charles started with the CHP in 1969
as a automotive equipment installer
for the Motor Transport Section. He
transfered to the San Jose Area in 1975
and remained there until his retirement
in 1981.
Blackmon, Kristi L. (A4626)
Office Staff Supervisor Kristi L.
Blackmon passed away on July 2, 2010.
She began her career as a clerk typist II
in Bakersfield where she continued to
work until her retirement in 1995.
Blum, Donna D. (A5208)
Office Assistant Donna D. Blum passed
away on July 9, 2010. Donna started
her career at the CHP in 1983 in El
Cajon. She transferred to Caltrans in
1992 and then returned to the CHP in
1994, working in San Diego until her
retirement in 1995.
Boltz, Kenneth F. (A6438)
Computer Operator Kenneth F. Boltz
passed away on April 26, 2010. Kenneth
began his career with the CHP in 1982
as a teletypewriter operator in Staff
Services Section. He promoted to
computer operator and retired after 13
years of service.
Booth, Verl J. (A2666)
Automotive Technician III Verl J. Booth
passed away on May 14, 2010. He joined
the CHP in 1972 as a passenger vehicle
inspection specialist. He promoted
to automotive specialist I in 1973.
He worked in both Oceanside and at
Border Division.
Bosley, Barbara E. (A997)
Associate Governmental Program
Analyst Barbara E. Bosley passed away
on July 5, 2010. She joined the CHP in
1958 as a stenographer and held several
positions during her 33 years of service.
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P A T R O L
Bowman, Carl M. (2313)
Retired Officer Carl Bowman passed
away on Jan. 9, 2011. Bowman retired
in 1985 from the Baldwin Park
Area after 31 years of service to the
Department.
Brasier, Thomas H. (7350)
Retired Officer Thomas H. Brasier
passed away on Jan. 21, 2010. Brasier
and was assigned to South Los Angeles.
He worked in San Francisco, Oakland
and Contra Costa, where he stayed
Briggs, James R. (A3293)
Automotive Technician I James R.
Briggs passed away on Aug. 14, 2010.
He began his career at the CHP as a
auto equipment installer back in 1970
and retired as an automotive technician
I in 1991.
Brown, William R. (1479)
Retired Officer William R. Brown,
passed away on Aug. 6, 2010. Brown
and was assigned to the San Bernardino
Area. He transferred to the Fresno Area
office in 1955 and spent nearly 24 years
in Fresno until he retired in 1979.
Burns, John James (2847)
Retired Officer John J. Burns died at
the age of 79 on Aug. 9, 2010. Burns
and began his career in Indio. He also
worked in air operations as a helicopter
observer. Burns was known as an
excellent writer and top-notch accident
investigator.
Campbell, Henry “Hank” (10785)
Officer Hank Campbell passed away
on Dec. 9, 2010. He was 57 years
old and was a resident of Mariposa.
Campbell graduated from the Academy
in May 1983. He worked in several
areas during his 26-year career
including: Fort Tejon, Clear Lake, San
Luis Obispo, Merced and Mariposa.
Campbell retired in June 2009.
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Caughey, Donald (5893)
Retired Officer Donald Caughey died
on Oct. 12, 2010. Caughey started
Academy training on Aug. 12, 1968
and worked in the Marin office
after graduation. He transferred to
the Alturas Area in 1980 until his
retirement in 1993.
Carter, Ralph (A5794)
Groundskeeper Ralph Carter passed
away on Aug. 10, 2010. Carter came to
the CHP in 1980 working in South Los
Angeles until he retired in 1991.
Chambers, Charles M. (3938)
Retired Officer Charles M. Chambers
passed away on Aug. 8, 2010. Chambers
and was assigned to Concord. He
worked briefly in Auburn and then
transferred to Gold Run where he
remained until he retired in 1987.
Chaney, Hampton “Bill” V. (825)
Retired Officer Bill V. Chaney, 89,
passed away on Feb.18, 2010. Chaney
joined the patrol in June 1948 and
worked as a vehicle theft investigator
at the Zone IV Headquarters, Central
Division, until he retired in 1977.
Burr, Roy C. (A3686)
Stenographer Roy C. Burr passed away
on Nov. 17, 2010. Roy came to the CHP
in 1972 as a clerk typist II and was
promoted to stenographer in 1975. He
retired in 1978.
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Carter, James R. (3705)
Retired Sgt. James R. Carter passed
away Aug. 31, 2010. Carter graduated
assigned to the West Los Angeles Area.
He worked in San Diego, Humboldt
and then finally, in El Cajon where he
was promoted to sergeant and retired
in 1983.
Clark, Lyle (6334)
Retired Officer Lyle Clark passed away
on Jan. 5, 2010. Lyle graduated from
the Academy in 1967. During his 27year career he was briefly assigned to
the Blythe Area before transfering to
the Needles Area where he worked in
the Parker Dam resident post and the
Needles Area office. Lyle retired on
Dec. 30, 1994.
Clarke, Marjorie E. (A4653)
Office Assistant Marjorie E. Clarke
passed away on April 10, 2010. Clark
joined the CHP as a clerk typist II in
the Oakland Area in 1976 where she
stayed until she retired in 1988.
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Retired Officer Doyle Cogburn
passed away on April 14, 2010. Upon
graduating from the Academy in 1957
his first assignment was in Barstow.
He later transferred to Ukiah where he
worked until he retired in 1978.
Coleman, Tom (17338)
Officer Tom Coleman died in the line
of duty on June 11, 2010, when his
motorcycle collided into the side of a
big rig during a chase stemming from
a traffic violation. He was a member
of the Department for seven years.
Coleman is survived by his wife, Jamie;
son, Ryan; and daughter, Shaylen.
Conrad, Everett “Neil” (4123)
Retired Officer Neil Conrad passed
away at his residence in Barstow on
March 4, 2010, at the age of 73. Conrad
was hired and assigned to the Barstow
Amboy Resident Post, on Dec. 6, 1965.
After working at Amboy, he returned
to the Barstow Area where he remained
the rest of his career. He retired in 1992
after 27 years of service.
Conway, Rosemary (A8669)
Senior Volunteer Rosemary Conway
passed away on Nov. 24, 2009.
Rosemary was 66 years old and was a
dedicated CHP employee for 12 years.
Cook, Francis L. (2414)
Retired Officer Francis L. Cook passed
away on Nov. 13, 2010, at the age
of 77. Cook began his career upon
and was assigned to the Hanford Area.
He worked in Madera, Modesto and
Fresno where he retired in 1988 after
32 years of service.
Cook, Robert Leslie (4585)
Retired Officer Robert Cook passed
away on Jan. 1. 2010. He was 71 years
old and a resident of Orland. Cook
retired from the Willows Area in 1991.
Cook, Walter A. (2911)
Retired Officer Walter A. Cook
passed away on Nov. 19, 2010. Cook
and was assigned to the Baldwin Park
Area. He transferred to San Francisco,
Sacramento and then to North
Sacramento where he stayed until he
retired in 1979.
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Cooley, Jefferson L. (886)
Retired Sgt. Jefferson Cooley passed
away May 10, 2010. Cooley was
appointed to the CHP on Aug. 16, 1948,
and retired September 1977.
Crescio, Dora M.
Office Assistant Dora M. Crescio
passed away on Jan. 25, 2010. She
joined the CHP in 1979, worked in
Redwood City and retired in 1985.
Coop, William M. (A3537)
Automotive Technician I William M.
Coop passed away on June 10, 2010.
Coop joined the CHP as an automotive
specialist in 1974. He worked in Vallejo
until he transferred to Oceanside in
1980. He worked in Oceanside until he
retired in 1992 after 36 years of service.
Danner, Frederick C. (1524)
Retired Officer Frederick C. Danner
passed away on Jan. 8, 2010. Danner
and was assigned to the West Los
Angeles Area. In 1966 he transferred to
the Ukiah Area, Ft. Bragg Resident Post.
He retired in 1978.
Corona, Richard (10479)
Retired Officer Richard Corona passed
away on Feb. 6, 2010. He began his
career with the CHP on Oct. 18, 1982,
and retired Oct. 31, 2006. He spent the
majority of his career assigned to the
Hollister-Gilroy Area.
Debernardi, Pete (4611)
Retired Officer Pete Debernardi passed
away on July 21, 2010.
Corona, Robert A. (A5208)
Former Commercial Vehicle Inspector
Specialist I Robert A. Corona passed
away on Aug. 10, 2010.
Dempster, Robert C. (762)
Retired Officer Robert C. Dempster
passed away on May 14, 2010, at the age
of 86. Upon graduating the Academy in
1948 he was assigned to Contra Costa
County. He also worked in Concord and
then Oakland until he retired in 1978
Counsell, Richard (A2464)
Automotive Technician Richard
Counsell passed away on Feb. 26, 2010.
Counsell started his career at the CHP
in 1970 as a maintenance worker and
was promoted to automotive specialist
in 1979 and then to automotive
technician I in 1981. He retired in 1984.
Dishon, Don (4577)
Retired Officer Don Dishon passed
away on Oct. 7, 2010. Dishon graduated
assigned to the Norwalk Area. He
worked in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Santa
Rosa and then Sonoma before retiring
in 1991.
Crafts, Charles O. Jr. (3211)
Officer Charles O. Crafts, Jr., passed
away Nov. 14, 2010. He was 76 years old
and a resident of Sun Lakes Country
Club in Banning. Crafts graduated
from the Academy in March 1962
and was assigned to the Indio Area.
Crafts left the Department to work
for both the California Department of
Consumer Affairs, and the Board of
Equalization, as a special investigator.
He retired from state service as a senior
investigator in 1991.
Doeding, Henry Jr. (6377)
Retired Officer Henry Doeding Jr.
passed away on June 5, 2010. Upon
he was assigned to South Los Angeles
until 1972. He transferred to Santa Ana
and worked there until his retirement
in 1988.
Crandall, David F. (4908)
Retired Officer David F. Crandall,
died on Oct. 8, 2010. Crandall began
his CHP journey at the Academy in
September 1966. He was assigned to
the Baldwin Park Area in 1967, spent
time in the San Jose Area and the
Hollister-Gilroy Area, then made his
last transfer to the Solano Area 10 years
before retiring in 1995.
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Eagleton, William (5685)
Retired Officer William Eagleton
passed away on Nov. 18, 2010. He was
74 years old and a resident of Merced.
He graduated from the CHP Academy
in November 1967 and was assigned
to the Los Banos Area office where he
worked until retirement in 1990.
Edwards, Frank (535)
Retired Officer Frank Edwards died on
April 17, 2010. Edwards retired in 1972
with 30 years of service.
Ehly, Mark (10662)
Officer Mark Ehly died March 27,
2010 in Bakersfield. He began his
career with the CHP in 1983. His first
assignment was the El Centro Area,
then Bakersfield and finally Fort Tejon
where he served for the last 25 years.
Ehly is survived by his wife, Shannon;
and daughters, Morgan and Tiffany.
Etter, Cassandra L. (8703)
Retired Officer Cassandra L. Etter
passed away on April 22, 2010. She
and was assigned to West Los Angeles.
She also worked in Malibu and
San Francisco. She retired in 1980.
Fisher, Dorothy M. (A2456)
Analyst Dorothy M. Fisher passed
away on July 28, 2010. Fisher started
her career at the CHP in 1969 as a
clerk typist I in South Los Angeles. She
later moved to Headquarters and held
several positions until she retired in
1992.
Fisk, Arlie E.
Retired Officer Arlie E. Fisk passed
away on Nov. 16, 2009. He began his
career in Susanville in 1966. He worked
there until he retired in 1971.
Forsmann, Carl W. (1247)
Retired Officer Carl W. Forsmann
passed away on April 7, 2010. Forsmann
and was assigned to the Los Angeles
Area. He also worked in Newhall, Red
Bluff and San Diego. He retired in 1973
Foscaldo, Alice (V7989)
Senior Volunteer Alice Foscaldo passed
away on Oct. 13, 2010, from a major
stroke. She was 83 years old, and a
dedicated CHP volunteer for 10 years
who had provided more than 1,400
hours of volunteer service.
Francis, Wilma A. (A1204)
Senior Clerk Typist Wilma A. Francis
passed away on May 14, 2010. She
started her career at the CHP in 1959
as an intermediate typist clerk and
promoted to senior clerk typist in 1971.
She retired in 1975.
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H I G H W A Y
P A T R O L
Frank, Michael G. (A5599)
Motor Carrier Specialist III Michael G.
Frank passed away on March 25, 2010.
Frank was hired in 1979. In 1990, he
promoted to motor carrier specialist III
in the Inland Division Motor Carrier
Safety Unit and remained there until he
retired in 2007.
Furukawa, George S. (A3287)
Automobile Mechanic George S.
Furukawa passed away on
April 26, 2010. Furukawa joined CHP as
an auto equipment installer in 1966 for
Motor Transport. He retired in 1987.
Garrett, Spencer William (2941)
Retired Sgt. Spencer William “Bill”
Garrett passed away on Nov. 14, 2009.
He began his career as an officer in
1960 and reported to the Ventura Area
for his first assignment. He worked in
the Merced Area and the Santa Barbara
Area. He retired in July of 1987.
Gerg, William A. (A4334)
Computer Equipment Tech Supervisor
William A. Gerg passed away on
Dec. 16, 2009. Gerg joined the CHP
in 1975 as a clerk I and retired in 1991
Glover, Dorsey J. (1634)
Retired Officer Dorsey J. Glover passed
away on Sept. 2, 2010. Glover began his
career in 1955 after graduating from the
Academy and was assigned to Indio. He
transferred to San Bernardino in 1956
Gold, David (V9684)
Senior Volunteer David Gold passed
away on Nov. 21, 2010. David was 82
years old and had been a volunteer in
the Newhall Area for more than 5 years.
Grate, Robert L. ( 2289)
Retired Officer Robert L. Grate passed
away on May 2, 2010, at the age of 79.
He graduated from the Academy in
1957 and started his first assignment in
Norwalk. He transferred to the Vallejo
Area and remained there until he
retired in 1972.
Griffin, Michael Ernest (7238)
Retired Officer Michael Ernest Griffin
passed away on July 29, 2010.
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Hamilton, Mary I (A3346)
Senior Account Clerk Mary Hamilton
passed away on Oct. 7, 2010. Hamilton
joined the CHP in 1969 as a account
clerk II and promoted to a senior
account clerk in 1975. She retired in
1986 after 17 years of service.
Hannis, Russell W.
Retired Sgt. Russell W. Hannis passed
away on Sept. 23, 2009. He began his
career in 1941 in Marin County. He
retired in 1953.
Hardman, Gary (4176)
Retired Officer Gary C. Hardman, of
Ojai, passed away on Jan. 27, 2010. He
entered the Academy in January 1966 and
was assigned to the Newhall Area. He
transferred to the Ventura Area where he
worked until retirement in 1982.
Harper, Donald K. (1432)
Retired Officer Donald K. Harper
passed away Sept. 28, 2010. He
and was assigned to the Norwalk Area.
He worked in San Bernardino, Salinas
and Monterey until he retired in 1965.
Hart, Leo I. (4368)
Retired Officer Leo I. Hart passed away
on Oct. 15, 2010. Hart graduated from
the Academy in 1966 and was assigned
to the San Francisco Area. He moved to
South Sacramento in 1977 and worked
there until his retirement in1995.
Haynes, Cambridge “Bud” Jr.
Motor Carrier Specialist I Bud Haynes
passed away on Jan. 9, 2011, at the
age of 79. Haynes was a resident of
Lancaster.
Hays, Vernon C. (7340)
Retired Officer Vernon C. Hays passed
away on Sept. 23, 2009. Hays started his
career in 1969 at the Academy and then
transferred to East Los Angeles in 1970
Hearst, Kenneth B. (A1948)
Motor Carrier Specialist III Kenneth B.
Hearst, 91, passed away on
Feb. 8, 2010. He joined the CHP in
October 1968 as a brake inspection
specialist at the newly opened San
Onofre Inspection Facility. His final
promotion was to the first motor carrier
specialist III position assigned to Border
Division Motor Carrier Safety Unit.
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Hempeck, Luther L. (2791)
Retired Officer Luther L. Hempeck
passed away on April 28, 2010. He
graduated from the Academy in
1958 and was assigned to Compton.
He worked in Anaheim, Santa
Ana, Riverside and then in Rancho
Cucamonga until he retired 1990.
Hernandez, Antonio A. (5620)
Retired Officer Antonio Hernandez
died Dec. 31, 2009. Hernandez was
appointed to the Academy in 1976 and
was assigned to the San Bernardino
Area.
Horst, Raymond R. (A2410)
Automotive Technician I Raymond
R. Horst passed away on May 7, 2010.
Horst joined the CHP in 1969 as a
automotive serviceman. He retired in
1983 as an automotive technician I.
Hubbs, Billie H. (4580)
Retired Officer Billie H. Hubbs passed
away on Dec. 22, 2010. Hubbs retired
in 1997 after serving 31 years with the
Department. He worked in San Jose,
San Bernadino, San Luis Obispo, North
Sacramento and retired as the public
affairs officer in Auburn.
Huff, John (6610)
Retired Officer John Huff passed
away on Dec. 12, 2010. Officer Huff
and was assigned to the Santa Barbara
Area. In 1978 he transferred to the
Napa Area and retired in 1996.
Hunter, Escoe W. (4728)
Retired Sgt. Escoe Hunter passed away
on Nov. 23, 2010. He was 75 years
old and a resident of San Leandro.
Hunter graduated from the Academy
in 1966 and was assigned to the San
Francisco Area office. He transferred
to the Oakland Area office in January
1968, and promoted to sergeant in the
Hayward Area office in October 1977.
Hunter remained at the Hayward Area
office until his retirement in 1989.
Hutchings, Everett (Mike) (2064)
Retired Officer Everett Hutchings was
76 years old when he passed away on
Dec. 22, 2010.
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Imboden, Earl W. (2101)
Retired Officer Earl W. Imboden
passed away on Sept. 17, 2010. Upon
he was assigned to West Los Angeles.
He worked in Malibu, Ventura,
Bridgeport and finally transferred to
Mammoth where he retired in 1977
James, William L. (A1524)
Retired Officer and Motor Carrier
Specialist William L. James passed
away on Aug. 20, 2010. James began his
career with the CHP at the Academy in
1948 and was assigned to Kern County.
In 1951 he transferred to Yreka. In 1965
James became a motor carrier operator
and worked in Redding until he retired.
January, Vivian A. (A3739)
Office Assistant Vivian A. January
passed away on Nov. 3, 2010. She came
to the CHP in 1970 as a clerk typist II.
She promoted to office assistant and
retired in 1980.
Jensen, Norman Bridge Jr. (1404)
Retired Officer Norman Bridge Jensen
Jr. passed away Aug. 1, 2010. Jensen
graduated from the Academy in March
1953 and was assigned to the Stockton
Area office. He retired in 1981.
Johnston, Clifton (3785)
Retired Lt. Clifton Johnston died on
Feb. 2, 2010. Johnston was appointed
to the Academy in March 1965 and was
assigned to the San Bernardino Area.
He retired after 27 years of state service.
Jones, Worley C. Jr. (2693)
Retired Capt. Worley C. Jones Jr. passed
away on Nov. 25, 2010. Jones graduated
assigned to Pomona. He transferred
to El Centro and was promoted to
sergeant in 1964. He promoted to
Lieutenant in Santa Fe Springs Area in
1968. In 1972 he promoted to captain in
Pomona. He retired in 1984.
Jump, Ivan D. (2659)
Retired Officer Ivan D. Jump passed
away on June 11, 2010. Upon graduating
from the Academy in 1958 his first
assignment was in San Bernardino. He
worked in San Francisco, Marin and
Santa Rosa, where he remained until his
retirement in 1988.
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Keister, John Taylor (5840)
Retired Officer Keister died on
Jan. 11, 2010. He resided in Sun City.
Kenagy, Willis (2916)
Retired Officer Willis Kenagy died on
Dec. 29, 2009. He began his career with
the CHP on July 1959. Willis retired
November 1984.
King, Joe (2717)
Retired Sgt. Joe King passed away on
Jan. 3, 2010. King joined the CHP in
1958 and worked at various offices
throughout his career including
Baldwin Park, Pomona and San
Bernardino. He retired from the San
Bernardino Area in 1976.
Kramer, William “Dub” (742)
Retired Capt. Dub Kramer passed away
on Dec. 8, 2010. Kramer started his
career with the Department in 1948.
Some of his assignments included
security and chauffeur for Governor
Knight during the 1950’s, commander
in Humboldt County and finally the
Placerville Area where he retired from
the Department after serving 26 years.
Kucich, Raymond A. Jr. (2056)
Retired Officer Raymond A. Kucich
Jr. passed away on May 16, 2010. He
and was assigned to Salinas. In 1957
he transferred to Santa Rosa where he
remained until he retired in 1971.
Lee, Garry (V77010)
Senior Volunteer Garry Lee passed
away May 6, 2010. Lee was a dedicated
CHP volunteer for more than five years.
Lee, Jack C. (2910)
Retired Officer Jack C. Lee passed away
on June 26, 2010. Upon graduating
from the Academy, Lee worked in the
Los Angeles Area, Oakland Area and
Red Bluff Area, where he worked the
Cottonwood platform scales until his
retirement in 1983.
Legg, Andrew (7056)
Retired Officer Andrew J. Legg
passed away Sept. 17, 2010. Legg was
appointed as a cadet in March 1969. He
was assigned to the West Valley Area in
1969. He retired in 1994 after 25 years
of dedicated service.
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Lowery, Charles (2137)
Retired Sgt. Charles Lowery passed
away on July 11, 2010. Lowery
and was assigned to the Salinas Area.
In 1970 he promoted to sergeant into
the Hollister-Gilroy Area. In 1971 he
transferred to the Monterey Area,
where he retired in May 1984.
Machado, Vernon B. (3699)
Retired Officer Vernon B. Machado
passed away on Dec. 25, 2009. Upon
1964 he started his first assignment in
Oceanside and later transferred to San
Onofre Inspection Facility where he
Mahr, John T. (A1321)
Motor Carrier Specialist I John T. Mahr
passed away on Oct. 12, 2010 at the age
of 87. He began his career with the CHP
in 1962 as a automotive serviceman
at the Academy. During his career he
worked in Sacramento, Oceanside, San
Onofre, Central Division and finally
Valley Divison. He retired in 1984.
Marshall, Patricia Doris
Golden Gate Division Public Safety
Dispatcher Patricia Doris Marshall
passed away on Nov. 11, 2009.
Marubashi, Mary Ann (A7392)
Analyst Mary Ann Marubashi passed
away on March 5, 2010. She started
her career in 1985 as an staff services
analyst. Marubashi retired in 1995.
Maybee, Ralph (1650)
Retired Officer Ralph Maybee passed
away on March 10, 2010, at the age of
87. He graduated from the Academy
in 1955 and was assigned to Merced
where he worked until 1957 when he
transferred to Modesto. He retired in
1971.
Mcauliffe, Robert (9399)
Sgt. Mcauliffe died on June 26, 2010.
Mcauliffe passed away unexpectedly at
the age of 54. He began his career as an
officer in Napa. He went on to become
a helicopter pilot, Academy instructor,
and a member of MAIT. He was
working at the Placerville Area office
at the time of his death. He is survived
by his three loving daughters Kristen,
Michelle and Lauren.
C A L I F O R N I A
H I G H W A Y
P A T R O L
McCabe, Thomas J. (8375)
Retired Sgt. Thomas J. McCabe passed
away on July 18, 2010. Upon graduating
from the Academy in 1973 his first
assignment was in East Los Angeles.
In 1983 he was promoted to sergeant.
He transferred to Capistrano. McCabe
retired in 1984.
McClelland, James B. (10548)
Retired Officer James B. McClelland
passed away on June 25, 2010. He
began his career at the CHP in 1982
after graduating from the Academy and
was assigned to the Santa Fe Springs
Area. He worked in Santa Ana and
then transferred to the Orange County
Communications Center in 1993 where
he stayed until he retired in 1995 after
McElfresh, Patricia (A207)
Public Safety Dispatcher Supervisor
Patricia McElfresh passed away on
Feb. 13, 2010. She worked in the
Eureka, San Jose and Barstow Areas as
a dispatcher. Her career began in 1953,
as a dispatcher and she retired from
the Barstow Area as a public safety
dispatcher supervisor in 1992 after 39
years of dedicated service.
McGrory, Justin (18606)
Officer Justin McGrory died in the line
of duty on June 27, 2010. McGrory
entered the CHP Academy on
April 2, 2007, and reported to the
Baldwin Park Area on Oct. 5, 2007.
McGrory transferred to the Barstow
Area on April 1, 2009, where he
remained until his untimely death.
McGrory is the son of retired CHP Lt.
Robert McGrory (12556). He is survived
by his wife, Kelly; his daughters, Erin
and Kaci; and sons, Cade and Liam.
McHenry, Lucky R. (6710)
Retired Officer Lucky R. McHenry
passed away on Aug. 1, 2010. McHenry
and was assigned to South Los Angeles
Area. He transferred to the Gilroy
Inspection Facility in 1970 and worked
Mcjunkin, Thomas (2835)
Retired Officer Thomas McJunkin
passed away Nov. 25, 2009. McJunkin
reported to the San Jose Area in 1959
and remained in San Jose his entire
career.
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Miller, Donald (2529)
Retired Officer Donald Miller passed
away on Dec. 1, 2009, at the age
of 77. Miller graduated from the
Academy in 1957 and was one of two
officers initially assigned to the newly
established Banning Area. He worked
the Banning Area until 1968 when he
left the Department to pursue a career
as a DMV investigator.
Miller, Merritt (1127)
Retired Sgt. Merritt Miller passed away
on June 17, 2010. Miller graduated
from the Academy on July 1, 1951,
after which he was assigned to the San
Luis Obispo Area. He retired from the
North Sacramento Area in December
1982.
Mikkelson, Richard (8095)
Retired Officer Richard Mikkelson
passed away on Nov. 6, 2010. Mikkelson
graduated from the Academy in August
1974. He worked in the Bakersfield
Area office until his retirement in May
1998.
Millan, Michael A. (A8726)
Communications Operator II Michael
A. Millan passed away April 10, 2010.
He served six years with the CHP.
Mintline, William J. (2278)
Retired Lt. Commander William J.
Mintline passed away on April 10, 2010.
Mintline graduated from the Academy
in 1957 and was assigned to the El
Monte Area. He promoted to sergeant
in 1966 then to lieutenant in 1970 and
transferred to the Gold Run Area.
Mintline retired from service in 1983
after 26 years of dedicated service.
Mitchell, Bob L. (2556)
Retired Lt. Bob Mitchell passed away
on Nov. 07, 2010. After graduating from
the Academy in 1958 he worked in East
Los Angeles and Baldwin Park. He then
worked in Santa Maria, Los Angeles,
West Valley and Operations Planning
Section where he became a lieutenant.
He retired from South Sacramento in
Montgomery, Howard (A3321)
Custodian Monty Montgomery, passed
away on Nov. 20, 2010. Monty served
his entire state service as the Placerville
Area office custodian.
N O .
1 Narez, Ruben (5960)
Retired Officer Ruben Narez died on
Aug. 15, 2010. Narez graduated from
the Academy in 1967 and was assigned
to the Arrowhead Area office. He
transferred to the Fresno Area in 1979.
Norton, Fred S. (1422)
Retired Sgt. Fred S. Norton passed away
on Jan. 1, 2010. Norton began his career
with CHP in 1954 and retired from
Central Los Angeles Area in 1979.
Oliver, Carol Ann (A3365)
Carol Ann Oliver passed away on
March 4, 2010. She started at the CHP
in 1967 as a clerk typist II and retired in
Ortiz, Philip D. (10428)
Officer Philip Ortiz died in the line
of duty on June 9, 2010. He was a
motorcycle officer with the West Los
Angeles Area office. He is survived by
his wife, Jessica; parents, sister and a
large extended family. Officer Ortiz was
a member of the Department for 28
years.
Oswald, Brett (13164)
Officer Brett Oswald died in the line of
duty on June 27, 2010. Officer Oswald
was a member of the Department for
21 years. He leaves behind his wife,
Marlena; his parents and his two sisters.
Patterson, Gerald E. (8413)
Retired Officer Gerald E. Patterson
passed away on May 1, 2010, at the age
of 67. Patterson graduated the Academy
in 1973 and was assigned to the San
Francisco Area. He later transferred to
the Contra Costa Area office and then
finally to the Solano Area office for the
duration of his service.
Paustian, Larry (A5206)
Larry Paustian passed away on
March 2, 2010. Paustian was an 18-year
member of Southern Division MAIT.
Porter, Everett W. (1075)
Retired Officer Everett W. Porter
passed away on Jan. 6, 2010, at the
age of 90. Porter graduated from the
Academy in 1950. His first assignment
was in Imperial; he went on to work
in Crescent, Santa Barbara and Santa
Maria areas. He finished his career in
San Diego when he retired in 1968.
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Prowler (Kl0284)
Canine Prowler passed away on
Jan. 12, 2011. Prowler’s partner, Officer
Jason Gerhardt (15150), said, “she will
be remembered for her many years
of dedicated service and as a faithful
partner and companion. She will be
missed.”
Robinson, William G. (A2648)
Maintenance Mechanic William G.
Robinson passed away on Feb. 17, 2010.
Robinson came to the CHP in 1970 as a
skilled laborer working in the Facilities
Section until he was promoted to
maintenance mechanic. He retired in
Putman, John Lewis (1941)
Retired Assistant Chief John Lewis
Putman passed away on Aug. 20, 2010.
After graduating from the Academy
in 1956, Putman worked the Baldwin
Park, Riverside, Madera and Oceanside
Areas and completed assignments at
Headquarters and Inland Division.
Rodriguez, Jacques (11606)
Retired Officer Jacques Rodriquez
passed away on Dec. 15, 2010. He was
50 years old and a lifetime resident of
Imperial County. He graduated from
the CHP Academy in October 1985
and was assigned to the El Centro Area
office where he spent his entire career
until his retirement in November 2010.
Quiroga, Victor (15384)
Officer Victor Quiroga died April 5,
2010, from complications after a long
battle with brain cancer. Quiroga
graduated from the Academy in
September 1997. His first assignment
was in the East Los Angeles Area. He
transferred to the San Bernardino Area
in 2000.
Rathbun, Florence V. (A4185)
Stenographer Florence V. Rathbun
passed away on March 30, 2010. She
began her career with the CHP in 1966
and retired in 1975.
Rembert, Sharon E. (A5177)
Communications Operator II Sharon E.
Rembert passed away on Nov. 29, 2010.
She began her career at the CHP in 1978
as a service desk operator in Oakland.
She later became a radio dispatcher and
then a communications operator for
where she retired in 1994.
Richmond, Troy M. (4790)
Retired Officer Troy Richmond passed
away on March 3, 2010. Richmond
and was assigned to the Barstow Area.
He transferred to the Bakersfield Area
office in 1977 and stayed there until his
retirement.
Riley, Robert L. (7328)
Retired Officer Robert L. Riley passed
away on April 29, 2010. He graduated
assigned to the Baldwin Park Area. He
also worked in the San Francisco, San
Jose and Truckee areas. He retired after
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Rolan, Michael A. (4692)
Retired Officer Michael A. Rolan passed
away on Nov. 13, 2010. Rolan graduated
assigned to the Pomona Area. In 1968
he transferred to Oceanside where he
Rouse, Delmar L. III, (16762)
Officer Delmar Rouse passed away
unexpectedly on Dec. 16, 2010. Rouse
was born on Sept. 19, 1973, in Vallejo.
He attended the California Maritime
Academy and upon completion he
worked as a mechanical engineer at
the World Trade Center in New York
and at NASA in Houston. In May 2001,
Delmar joined the CHP. He reported
to the Barstow Area where he worked
for five years before transferring to the
Victorville Area. In 2007 he transferred
to Capitol Protection Section, where he
continued to work until his untimely
death.
Roy, Roger (5302)
Retired Officer Roger Roy died on
Jan. 12, 2010. He began his career with
the CHP in 1967. Upon graduating
from the Academy he was assigned to
the San Francisco Area. Roy transferred
to the Solano Area in 1990. He retired
in 1993.
OBITUARIES
Schwedler, Hilma M.
Pedestrian Crossing Guard Hilma M.
Schwedler passed away on Dec. 28,
2009. She started her career at the CHP
in 1965 and worked until 1981.
Scott, Donald R. (6367)
Retired Sgt. Donald R. Scott passed
away on Aug. 1, 2010. Scott graduated
assigned to San Diego. In 1972 he
transferred to Coalinga where he
Shields, Randy (11650)
Retired Officer Randy Shields passed
away on Nov. 27, 2010. He was 55 years
old and a resident of Anderson.
Siska, MaryLouise A. (A3979)
Stenographer MaryLouise A. Siska
passed away on April 10, 2010. She
started with the CHP in 1973 as a
stenographer II in San Francisco, she
transferred to Golden Gate Division in
1977 and retired in 1987 after 14 years
of service.
Slover, Terrance F. (6287)
Retired Officer Terrance F. Slover
passed away on July 1, 2010. Slover
and was assigned to Banning, where he
worked until his retirement.
Smith, Loren (A2913)
Automotive Technician I Loren C.
Smith passed away on July 20, 2010. He
began his career at the CHP in 1968 as
an auto equipment installer and was
promoted to automotive technician I in
1981. He retired from Valley Division in
Snipes, Ruby A.
Pedestrian Crossing Guard Ruby A.
Snipes passed away on Sept. 5, 2010.
She began her career at the CHP in
1966 in the San Leandro Area. She
transferred to the Hayward Area and
worked until her retirement in 1979.
Santora, Michelina (A3105)
Office Technician Michelina “Mickie”
Santora passed away on June 20, 2010.
Santora began a long and dedicated
career with the Department as a
dispatcher in April 1974 and retired
from Central Division as an office
technician in 2002.
C A L I F O R N I A
Spike (Kl0181)
In the early evening hours of
Sept. 7, 2010, retired canine Spike
passed away. He was 13 years old.
The Department purchased Spike in
October 2001. He was certified as
an explosive detection canine and
deployed to the Marin Area and
partnered with now retired Sgt. Joseph
Nardil (11213). In October 2004, Spike
was partnered with Officer Gregory
Eddy (17002), and assigned to the
Oakland Area where he worked until
his retirement in February 2008.
the CHP family in March 2003. He
assisted Central Division in a variety
functions until his final retirement in
September 2009.
Todd, William C. (3856)
Retired Officer William C. Todd passed
away on Nov. 5, 2010. Upon graduating
from the Academy in 1965, Todd was
assigned to El Centro. He worked in
Anaheim, Santa Ana and Oceanside,
where he retired in 1980.
Stokes, Blaine K. (A2416)
Lead automobile mechanic for the
Academy emergency vehicle operations
course unit Blaine K. Stokes passed
away on July 7, 2010. Stokes retired in
2002 after 37 years of service with the
Department. He was 69 years old.
Sorasu, Lorraine Thomas (A3641)
Office Supervisor Lorraine Thomas
Sorasu passed away on Dec. 2, 2010.
Sorasu served 28 years at the Amador
Area office and retired in October 2000.
Sullivan, Rodney D. (9019)
Retired Officer Rodney D. Sullivan
passed away on Feb. 15, 2010 at the age
of 55. Sullivan was hired in February
1978 and assigned to the Malibu Area.
He also worked in Central Los Angeles,
Malibu, Ventura and Conejo Inspection
Facility He retired in July 2005.
Talso, Walter H. (2037)
Retired Lt. Walter H. Talso passed
away on Jan. 17, 2010. Upon graduating
from the Academy in 1956 he began his
career in Ukiah. Talso also worked in
Gold Run, West Valley and Alturas. He
retired in 1978.
Taylor, Jim (2966)
Retired Officer Jim “Trooper” Taylor
passed away on Nov. 17, 2009. He was 77
years old and a resident of Fresno. Taylor
entered the Academy in 1960. His first
assignment was to the Bakersfield Area.
He also worked in Mojave, Bakersfield
and the Fresno Area, where he served
Tidyman, Clayton
Senior Volunteer Clayton Tidyman
passed away on Dec. 3, 2009, at 91 years
old. Tidyman devoted his life to serving
his country and others. Tidyman joined
H I G H W A Y
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Toy, Charles “Chuck” (6639)
Retired Officer Chuck Toy passed away
on Dec. 4, 2010. Toy entered the Academy
in October 1968. He retired from the
Bakersfield Area office in June 1991.
Tourville, Jason S. (A11025)
Custodian Jason Tourville died on
June 3, 2010. Tourville lived in the
community of Forest Ranch, East of
Chico. He was 36 years old at the time
of his death and had been an employee
of the Chico Area office for 14 years.
Tucker, Daisy M. (502)
Communications Supervisor I Daisy
M. Tucker passed away on Oct. 9, 2010.
Tucker began her career at the CHP
in 1967 as a radio dispatcher in Santa
Barbara. She worked in Ventura until
she retired in 1984 as a communication
supervisor I.
Walker, Robert R. (9095)
Retired Officer Robert Walker passed
away on Oct. 16, 2010. Walker retired
in 2006 after serving 28 years with the
Department.
Wallace, Ron (8130)
Retired Officer Ron Wallace died
May 2, 2010. Wallace graduated from
the Academy in 1973 and he was
assigned to the West Los Angeles Area
office. He also served at the Academy,
North Sacramento and the Commercial
Vehicle Section, from which he retired
in August 2002.
Warnick, Louis J. (3933)
Retired Sgt. Louis J. Warnick passed
away on Jan. 30, 2010. He began his
career at the Academy in 1965 and
upon graduating was assigned to West
Los Angeles. He was promoted to
sergeant in 1981. He also worked in
Central Los Angeles, Malibu and South
Los Angeles. He retired in 1994.
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1 Wendorff, Clayton (2564)
Retired Officer Clayton A. Wendorff
passed away on July 19, 2010. Upon
1958 he was assigned to the West Los
Angeles Area office. He transferred to
Sacramento Area in 1960. He retired in
Wentz, Harold J. (6489)
Retired Officer Harold J. Wentz passed
away on Jan. 6, 2010. He graduated
assigned to the San Leandro Area
office. Wentz retired in 1992 from the
Hayward Area office.
Williams, Clifford (3291)
Retired Sgt. Clifford Williams passed
away on Jan. 21, 2010. He began his
career in 1962 and retired Dec. 30,
1992.
Williams, William J. Jr. (6832)
Retired Officer William J. Williams Jr.
passed away on Aug. 05, 2010. Williams
and was assigned to Baldwin Park. He
worked in West Valley, Redwood City
and then transferred to Truckee in 1982
Wilson, Annie D.
Pedestrian Crossing Guard Annie D.
Wilson passed away on April 8, 2010.
She began her career at the CHP in
1968 in South Los Angeles and retired
in 1979.
Woessner, Richard (1970)
Retired Sgt. Richard Woessner passed
away on Dec. 29, 2009. Woessner joined
the CHP in June 1956 and began his
service in the Bakersfield Area. He
transferred to the Newhall Area office
until he promoted. He also worked in
the Mojave, Newhall and Bakersfield
Area offices. He retired in December
1981.
Zink, Rayburn R. (2013)
Retired Officer Rayburn R. Zink passed
away on Dec. 9, 2009. Zink graduated
assigned to the East Los Angeles Area.
He transferred to Sacramento in 1959
and worked there until he retired in
1981.
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CHP Provides Comfort and Caring,
NOT JUST ENFORCEMENT
Officer Rudy Rodriguez (14875) comforts Yareilia Hernandez while her mom and dad, who were
injured in the collision, are tended to by fire and EMS crews.
On Aug. 18, 2010, Barstow CHP patrol units were dispatched to a
collision with injuries that occurred on northbound Interstate 15,
approximately 20 miles north of Barstow.
Upon arrival at the scene, the CHP officers identified a gold 1991 Ford
Explorer which suffered tread separation to the left rear tire causing the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle swerved to the right, and
went off of the freeway, where it collided into a tree and overturned.

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