Marion native appointed to California Highway Patrol

Kevin Dunavan sworn in as CHP officer

By Ralph Hardin

news@theeveningtimes.com

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Kevin Dunavan of Marion, Ark., has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s San Gorgonio Pass Area office.

Officer Dunavan graduated from Marion High School in 2012. Prior to attending the CHPAcademy, he was a Captain for the United States Army for seven years in the Republic of Korea. Also, he received his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Political Science at the University of Arkansas.

At the CHP Academy, cadet training starts with nobility in policing, leadership, professionalism and ethics, and cultural diversity. Training also includes mental illness response and crisis intervention techniques. Cadet instruction covers patrol operations, crash investigation, first aid, and the arrest of suspected violators, including those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The cadets also receive 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.

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

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