New CHP Captain of El Centro appointed
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) appointed Brandon Shipwash as the new Captain for the El Centro area.
Captain Brandon Shipwash commanded CHP’s Border Division Organized Retail Crime Taskforce previously and has been a part of CHP for 13 years said the press release.
He started his career with CHP in Central Los Angeles as a field training officer and as a member of a special enforcement detail focusing efforts on assistance to the homeless said the press release.
He has also supervised investigative units, CHP's Foreign Export and Recovery Team, working cases involving organized groups illegally exporting stolen vehicles from the U.S. according to CHP.
Other positions Shipwash has served the CHP include patrol, auto theft investigator, Special Response Team executive officer, and Critical Incident Investigation.
Captain Shipwash also served as a U.S. Marine before working with CHP.
“I am excited for this opportunity, and I look forward to serving the people of Imperial Valley. I believe in safety through service, and fully understand we must all work together to accomplish our core mission of saving lives. Thank you to the people of California and the California Highway Patrol for entrusting me with this position. The safety and security of our residents and visitors is our number one priority. I am proud of the hard-working men and women of the El Centro CHP office, and I am thankful for all the support we receive from the public and our elected officials. I plan to work diligently to maintain the strong community partnerships that have been forged before me.”
