Washington State Patrol
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Field Operations · District 8 Home PageDistrict 8 is situated along Washington State’s Pacific coastline with the Canadian border to the north, the Columbia River to the south, and on the east, Hood Canal running into the heart of the district. The district is responsible for providing services to Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties. Detachment offices are located in Hoquiam, Port Angeles, Bremerton, Naselle, and Shelton. Approximately 130 WSP employees work in District 8, including law enforcement troopers, commercial vehicle enforcement officers, vehicle inspectors, communications staff (911), criminal investigation detectives, and support personnel. Troopers of District 8 partner with the State Patrol’s Department of Homeland Security to assist with security measures to the nation's largest ferry service, and many of Washington State Ferry Terminals are also located within the district. The district is home to the WSP Training Academy, the Hood Canal Floating Bridge, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and the Bangor Submarine Base. In addition, the district boasts many scenic attractions, such as the Olympic National Park, miles of ocean beaches, rainforests, glacier-capped peaks, and a stunning variety of plants and animals. Captain Johnson is honored to serve the citizens of this state as the district commander, “I am proud of the dedication and professionalism of the men and women in District 8 who serve the citizens of this state by providing quality public safety services.” District 8: Goals & ObjectivesIn support of the Field Operations Bureau strategic plan and goals, District 8 has set further goals for the region which include the following: Decrease injury collisions on state highwaysIn 2007, WSP statistics show DUI as the leading cause of fatality collisions investigated by the WSP (41%). Our District Action Plan is to utilize the Problem Oriented Public Safety (POPS) problem-solving model to increase awareness through media contacts and education programs. This includes utilizing Drug Recognition Experts (DRE's) to assist in the detection of drug-impaired drivers. The district will seek funding for programs that assist in attainment, such as underage drinking (RUAD), corridor projects, and "Drive Hammered, Get Nailed." Each patrol area will conduct a minimum of one DUI emphasis patrol each month as well as participate in multi-jurisdictional X-52 emphasis patrols. The district will use DUI arrest data to determine areas in which to focus enforcement. Reduce fatality collisions on state highwaysSpeed has been identified as a leading cause of all collisions, including fatality and injury collisions, on state highways. Our district has come up with an action plan to address speeding within the district. Troopers will target special events and holiday weekends with emphasis patrol enforcement. Troopers will be assigned to work specific problem areas. Troopers will partner with local agencies for multi-jurisdictional emphasis patrols to address speed-related collisions utilizing aircraft, laser, and unmarked patrol cars. We will participate in Corridor Safety Projects, using education and enforcement, involving the community, local businesses, Department of Transportation, and local law enforcement agencies. We will utilize the speed radar trailer at strategic points around the patrol area. The district Public Information Officer will maintain media contacts to educate and increase awareness of speed problems, in a hope to gain voluntary compliance. Increase occupant restraint useSeat belt usage in District 8 is higher than the state average. The average throughout the district is 96%. Troopers adhere to a "Zero Tolerance" enforcement practice. Troopers participate in many educational forums, reinforcing the value of proper seat belt and child seat usage. In 2007, troopers in District 8 contacted over 8,300 violators for seat belt and child restraint violations. This is a 1.85% increase over the previous 12 months. Decrease aggressive driver incidents on all state highwaysAggressive drivers are a serious concern of the public and for the Washington State Patrol. Using unmarked patrol vehicles and in-car video cameras, troopers are able to apprehend aggressive drivers. Troopers work areas of congestion during peak traffic to locate and discourage drivers from displaying aggressive behavior. District 8 has three troopers assigned to the Aggressive Driver Apprehension Team (ADAT). These troopers' primary responsibility is to target aggressive drivers. Aggressive driver contacts increased 45% in 2007, compared to 2006. Troopers in District 8 cited over 5,700 aggressive drivers in 2007. Command & Support Staff
Kae Balogh is the District Eight Secretary Supervisor. She provides administrative and secretarial support to the District Commander and lieutenants. Mrs. Balogh began her career with the patrol in March 2000 as a temporary data entry operator in Bellevue. Later that year she became the District 2 Secretary Supervisor. She stayed in Bellevue until March 2005 when she transferred to the newly formed Vessel and Terminal Security Division (now Homeland Security) as administrative assistant. In 2007 Mrs. Balogh transferred to Bremerton. Back to Top Address DirectoryHeadquarters & Communications:4811 Werner Road, Bremerton, WA 98312 - (360) 473-0300 Directions:District 8 headquarters is located between Silverdale and Port Orchard, just west of State Route 3. From State Route 3, exit at W. Loxie Eagans Road and continue west one quarter mile. Take a left turn at Union, which is the second traffic light, then the first right is the entrance to the district office. Detachments:Bremerton, WA - 4811 Werner Road, Bremerton, WA 98312 - (360) 473-0300 Vehicle Inspections:Visit the VIN locations page or view the VIN schedule page for a current list of inspection times and locations. Resource Links & Travel Information
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Lieutenant Tim Winchell began his law enforcement career with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department in 1989. He was hired by the Washington State Patrol in 1990, commissioned in 1991, and has served in King County as a trooper and sergeant, and in Clark County as a sergeant. Winchell was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to Bremerton in 2004. Since then, he has served in the Vessel and Terminal Secruity and Training Divisions, and as a member of the Field Operations Bureau Headquarters staff. He is very pleased to return to District Eight where he now oversees patrol operations in Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties.
Lieutenant Chris Old began his career with the Washington State Patrol in 1991 as a Trooper Cadet after graduating from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. Old graduated with the 75th Trooper Basic Training class and was commissioned on July 10, 1992, assigned to Bellevue, South Seattle. After transfering to Tacoma in 1996, Lt. Old was assigned POPS trooper for Tacoma East in 1999, and became a decentralized training officer. He transferred to the Human Resources Division in 2001 as a full-time recruiter for Western Washington, and then in 2003 transferred to the Office of Professional Standards, Internal Affairs Section. He was promoted to sergeant in 2003, assigend to Silverlake, and between 2004 - 2008, Lt. Old was assigned in South Seattle, Tacoma East and Bellevue. He was appointed as Detective Sergeant with the Criminal Investigation Division's DSHS Special Investigations Unit in September of 2008, and was promoted to Lieutenant in October 2010, assigned to Bremerton.
Lieutenant Daniel Hall earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Washington State University in 1995. He was hired as a Trooper Cadet in 1996, commissioned in July 1996 and assigned to the Gig Harbor detachment. In August 2000, he became a detective with the Criminal Investigative Division in Tacoma. In August 2003, he was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to South Everett. He returned to the Criminal Investigative Division in August 2004 as a Sergeant. In March 2011, he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Vancouver. Lieutenant Hall transferred to Bremerton in October 2011, where he currently oversees detachments located in Clallam and Jefferson counties
