NORTH COAST, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol's Ukiah Area office has announced the appointment of a new area commander.
Capt. Bruce Carpenter recently took over the command from Captain Jim Nellis upon his transfer to the San Diego Area.
Capt. Carpenter is in his 34th year with the CHP, previously serving as the commander of the Quincy and Willows areas.
He previously served the citizens of Mendocino County as a sergeant assigned to the Ukiah Area in 1996.
“Safety, Service and Security” is the CHP's mission statement and saving lives is the core mission of the agency, which takes a proactive approach to making roadways safer through the use of education and enforcement.
Carpenter said he is looking forward to working with his public safety partners and the community at large to accomplish that mission.
He welcomes open dialogue and community input with the ultimate goal of the best quality of life possible for the residents of Mendocino County.
He will make himself available to individuals and groups upon request in order to keep the conversation going and build an atmosphere of trust and transparency throughout Mendocino County. He said his door is always open.
Carpenter can be reached through his office at 707-467-4040.
New commander appointed to lead Ukiah Area California Highway Patrol office
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