Imperial Valley Press

Two local men graduate CHP academy

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Two Imperial Valley natives recently completed the 28week cadet-training course at the California Highway Patrol Academy, CHP announced Friday.

Jesus Castro, of Heber, has been assigned to CHP’s Blythe Area office. Castro is a 2010 graduate of Southwest High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from San Diego State University-Imperial Valley.

Prior to attending the CHP Academy, Castro worked as a custodian for the El Centro Elementary School District.

Alejandro Cano, of Calexico, has been assigned to duty at the CHP’s El Cajon, Jacumba Resident Post.

Cano graduated from Calexico High School in 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from SDSU-IV. Prior to attending the CHP Academy, he worked as an officer for Customs and Border Protection in Calexico.

Cadet training for both new CHP officers started with nobility in policing, leadership, profession­alism and ethics, and cultural diversity, and included mental illness response and crisis interventi­on techniques.

Training over the 28 weeks covered vehicle patrol, accident investigat­ion, first aid, and capture and arrest of suspected violators, including those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Both men also received training in traffic control, report writing, recovery of stolen vehicles, assisting the motoring public, issuing citations, emergency scene management, and knowledge of various codes including the Vehicle Code, Penal Code, and Health and Safety Code.

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