Lieutenant Kevin Vest promoted to Captain

Sheriff Stan Sniff promoted Lieutenant Kevin Vest to the rank of Captain today. Captain Vest will serve as the commander for the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station. Captain Vest will replace Captain Daniel Wilham, who was recently transferred to oversee the Court Services East Division. Captain Vest will begin his new duties officially on November 3, 2011.

Sheriff Sniff said, "This promotion is well deserved as Captain Vest has proven himself as a leader through a variety of assignments. The experience he gained while serving contract cities will certainly benefit those within the Desert Communitie...