Ronald Chastain of Rohnert Park, Ca has successfully completed California Highway Patrol (CHP_ cadet training. He was assigned to duty at the CHP’s Marin area office.

Officer Chastain is a 1991 graduate of Monache High School in Porterville, CA. He graduated from Sonoma State University with his Bachelor of Arts degree in administration of criminal justice. He was the owner of Porter Street BBQ prior of joining the CHP.

Cadet training for officer Chastain included vehicle patrol, accident investigation, first aid, apprehension, and arrest of suspected violators, including those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Training at the CHP Academy also included traffic control, report writing, recovery of stolen vehicles, assisting the motoring public, issuing citations, emergency scene management, and knowledge of various coded including the Vehicle Code, Penal Code, and Health and Safety Code.