Training Completed: Thaddeus Williams

Thaddeus Williams of Willows has successfully completed California Highway Patrol cadet training, and has been assigned to duty at the CHP's Ukiah Area office, Fort Bragg Resident Post.

Williams is a 1992 high school graduate of Willows High School.  He was a heavy equipment mechanic prior to joining the CHP.

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