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Thousand Oaks gets new police chief
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More from Other NewsAfter four years as chief of police in Thousand Oaks, Sheriff’s Cmdr. Dennis Carpenter will take on a new title and new position next month.
Carpenter, who has worked in the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department for 31 years, has been promoted to Chief Deputy by Sheriff Bob Brooks. He will oversee the sheriff’s patrol services beginning Feb. 8.
Cmdr. Jeff Matson, who currently heads up the sheriff’s Technical Services Bureau, will take over the role of chief in Thousand Oaks, which is the largest city that contracts with the sheriff’s department.
The sheriff said Carpenter’s experience and understanding at the local level will aid him in his new county-wide responsibilities.
“It’s well deserved,” Brooks said of Carpenter’s promotion. “It’s a great match for him because the city of Thousand Oaks is the most significant (contract) city because of size and complexity.”
Matson is no stranger to Thousand Oaks. The commander, who joined the sheriff’s department in 1983, formerly served as assistant chief of police in Thousand Oaks, the county’s second-largest city. He also served as police chief in Moorpark, which also contracts with the sheriff’s department.
“He comes with a really strong portfolio for this position,” Brooks said. “It’s a real logical position for him in terms of expanding his career.”
Posted by h2oboy on January 2, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations to Cmdr. Matson. He deserves this position and is the perfect person for Thousand Oaks.
Posted by Oranges on January 2, 2009 at 7:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What ever happened with Commander Dean and the Sheriff? I hope he didn't lose his job.
Posted by handyhood on January 2, 2009 at 8:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sneed- Larry Carpenter was a great Sheriff. You are way out of your mind to think otherwise!
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