(580) West Valley

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Phone:

818-888-0980

Address:

5825 De Soto Avenue
Woodland Hills , CA 91367

Hours:

Monday:
8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday:
8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday:
8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

The West Valley Area was created in 1969 with the purpose of assuming the traffic responsibilities for the region’s freeways and highways from the Los Angeles Police Department. At its founding, the original office was located in Van Nuys and was moved to its current location in Woodland Hills in 1973. The California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) West Valley Area office has a patrol area of approximately 400 square miles, providing services to residents within the City of Los Angeles, Hidden Hills, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Malibu, Lake Manor, Twin Lakes, San Fernando, and Topanga Canyon, reaching approximately 2.1 million community members and those traveling through the area. Our region covers from densely populated communities to sparsely populated rural unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Whether out on multi-lane freeways or two-lane county roads, our patrol officers strive to ensure the safe travel of all our community members and visitors, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
The West Valley Area serves three school districts (LA Unified, Malibu, Santa Monica, and Las Virgenes School Districts), two universities (Cal State University Northridge and Pepperdine University) and numerous private & public schools. We have educational and outreach programs in all three school districts along with the 53 high schools within our boundaries. These programs include: Every 15 minutes, Sober Grad, Impact Teen Drivers, Right Turn, Start Smart, Red Ribbon Week as well as pedestrian and bicycle safety programs. We have an active Explorer Post for community members (ages 15 -21) aimed at exploring a career in law enforcement and providing community service throughout the area. Additionally, West Valley runs a Senior Volunteer Program for retirees looking to continue giving back to their community.


CHP West Valley has a very active presence on social media. We can be found and reached on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. As leaders in traffic management and safety in the San Fernando Valley, our community members can always count on current, up-to-date information regarding traffic conditions during significant events such as fires, inclement weather, or major collisions. We believe in the sharing of important safety information through community engagement and can be found interacting regularly with the public via these social media platforms, or at one of our many community events throughout the year.
In an effort to curb child injuries in collisions, the West Valley Area conducts weekly child safety seat inspection appointments, free of charge, to the public. These inspections educate parents and caregivers on the proper techniques associated with the safe and proper installation of a child safety seat.

We accomplish our public safety mission with the assistance of our public safety partners: Los Angeles Police Department Valley Bureau, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lost Hills Station, the Los Angeles Unified School District's School Police, and the San Fernando Police Department.

COMMANDER'S MESSAGE

Suarez Captain

Captain Jared Perry was born and raised in Paso Robles, CA and graduated from Paso Robles High School.  Since a child, Captain Perry’s dream was to become an officer with the California Highway Patrol (CHP).  After high school, Captain Perry attended California Lutheran University (CLU) in Thousand Oaks, CA and majored in English.  When Captain Perry received his CHP Academy start date, he realized it was two weeks prior to his CLU graduation date.  Captain Perry worked with his gracious CLU professors to complete all his finals early so he could report to the CHP Academy.  Two weeks after starting the CHP Academy, Captain Perry flew back down so he could receive his diploma and then flew back to Sacramento.

 

During college, Captain Perry joined the CHP Ventura Area Explorer Program as an Explorer.  Even though he aged out of the program at age 21, Captain Perry remained a civilian Explorer Advisor up until he started the CHP Academy.  The CHP Explorer Program still holds a special place in Captain Perry’s heart.

 

Captain Perry graduated the CHP Academy in 2005 and was assigned to Redwood City Area.  Captain Perry enjoyed working in this diverse area and learning the fundamentals of becoming an officer.  In 2007, Captain Perry transferred to Ventura Area where he was once an Explorer.  Captain Perry enjoyed patrolling Pacific Coast Highway as well as the unincorporated areas of Ventura County.  Captain Perry also became an Explorer Advisor and enjoyed mentoring youth into a law enforcement career.  In 2009, he transferred to the Southern Division Training Unit which oversaw all ongoing training for the CHP personnel in Los Angeles County.  In 2010, Captain Perry graduated from Tiffin University and earned a Master of Science in Justice Administration.

 

In 2013, Captain Perry promoted to Sergeant to the Office of Internal Affairs (OIA).  While assigned to OIA, Captain Perry was a member of the Public Safety Officer’s Procedural Bill of Rights instructor cadre and instructed CHP supervisors and managers across the whole state.  In 2014, Captain Perry transferred to Central Los Angeles Area.  Captain Perry enjoyed the high-paced environment, the diverse communities, and mentoring young officers.  In 2016, Captain Perry received a Commissioner’s Commendation for saving the life of a suicidal person dangling over an overpass.

 

In 2017, Captain Perry promoted to lieutenant to Westminster Area.  He enjoyed working in Orange County and learning more about the cities and communities within the area.  In 2018, Captain Perry transferred back to Central Los Angeles Area where he served as both the Field Operations Officer and Executive Officer.  In 2020, Captain Perry transferred to West Valley Area.  As a lieutenant, Captain Perry was a Team Leader for the Southern Division Critical Incident Investigation Team and oversaw numerous high-profile investigations.  Additionally, Captain Perry was a member of the Southern Division Special Response Team where he assisted in the planning and deployment of numerous large-scale responses.

 

In January 2023, Captain Perry promoted to the rank of Captain and was selected to become the commander of Central Los Angeles Area.  In August 2024, Captain Perry was selected to become the commander of West Valley Area.  Captain Perry feels blessed to have served the West Valley Area a second time.  Captain Perry is also honored to serve those living in, working at, and traveling to the Valley.

 

 

 

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