CHP taps West to lead Solano office
(Photo courtesy California Highway Patrol, Graphic by Solano News Update)
The California Highway Patrol has promoted Captain Steve West to the position of commander for the Solano area office, according to a statement issued by the agency on Monday.
The veteran patrolman replaces Captain Mark Headrick, who was recently picked to lead the CHP’s Air Operations Section in Sacramento.
During his 21-year career, West served as a patrolman and supervisor throughout Northern California, including assignments in the Solano and Castro Valley areas as well as the Cordelia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (more commonly known as the truck scales off Interstate 80 near Fairfield).
“As a resident of Solano County for over 40 years, I’m honored to represent the CHP in this beloved county. I’m proud to work with such professional uniformed and non-uniformed staff that work tirelessly to improve public safety every day,” West said in a statement published by the CHP on Monday. “As public servants, we work for you, and I look forward to building upon our strong community relationships, unified as we make this county the greatest place to live, travel, and work.”
West previously served as the captain of the Professional Training Section at the CHP’s headquarters in Sacramento. In addition to his two decades as a CHP officer, West is also a 31-year military veteran and currently serves as a Chief Master Sergeant in the Reserves on the Headquarters Air Force Staff, the CHP said.
CHP Solano is responsible for patrolling all unincorporated roadways and freeways throughout Solano County.
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