SOLANO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - California Highway Patrol Chief Chris Costigan announced the selection of Captain Steve West as the new commander of the Solano Area office located in Fairfield. The Solano Area CHP is responsible for all of the unincorporated roadways and freeways in Solano County.

Captain West is a 21-year law enforcement veteran and replaces Captain Mark Headrick, who was selected to command the Department’s Air Operations Section in Sacramento.

Captain West has worked for the California Highway Patrol since 1999, beginning as a patrol officer in the Marin Area.

He has served in several CHP Areas including the Solano Area, Castro Valley Area, and the Cordelia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF). West has worked on many task forces and committees and was selected to work in specialized units at both the CHP Academy and CHP Headquarters. In 2017, he was selected as the Commander of the CVEF. In 2018, he was selected for promotion to Captain of the Professional Training Section at CHP Headquarters in Sacramento.

Captain West attended Chapman University where he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Degree. He has a Master of Arts Degree in Management from American Military University. Captain West is a 31-year military veteran, currently serving as a Chief Master Sergeant in the Reserves on the Headquarters Air Force Staff, Pentagon, Washington D.C. He is a longtime resident of Solano County with deep roots in the community.

“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.

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.”