KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office has welcomed its newest officer.

Officer Corey Burgess joined the agency and is stationed in Kelseyville.

The CHP said he graduated from Academy class CTC IV-24 and will now start his field training working with experienced CHP officers in Lake County.

The agency also encourages anyone interested in becoming a CHP officer to apply now. www.chpmadeformore.com.