CHP Officer Honored for Traffic Safety Efforts

Officer Brett Lynski of the California Highway Patrol's Moorpark office was recently honored for his traffic safety efforts.

The California Highway Patrol, the California Office of Traffic Safety and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control awarded Lynski the Individual Achievement Award for the Coastal Division of the CHP as part of the California Law Enforcement Challenge.

The challenge between CHP offices and officers promotes traffic safety, leading to a decrease in the number of on-the-road deaths in the state.

Moorpark CHP Cmdr. April Baxter said Lyndsky does the same.

"Officer Lynsky is an outstanding officer who has made a dramatic impact on saving lives through his relentless enforcement efforts," she said.

Last year, Lynsky, who has been with the Moorpark CHP office since April 2008, made a total of 96 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, earning him recognition from MADD and a Top Gun award. Lynsky also issued 420 citations, including 316 speeding tickets and 21 occupant restraint tickets.