The Colorado State Patrol is honored to have over 84 years of combined experience among the three Lieutenant Colonels. Each Lieutenant Colonel brings a vast array of knowledge and dedication to the Colorado State patrol. The Colorado State Patrol is organized into three regions, each region is commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. A region is comprised of several districts and branches, or with specific sections within the organization of the Patrol.
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Region 1 Commander Lieutenant Colonel Doyle Eicher is a 23-year veteran with the Colorado State Patrol. Lieutenant Colonel Eicher is the commander of Region 1, which encompasses Districts 1 and 6(Metro District), Communications, Support Services Branch, and Executive Security and Dignitary Protection.
Lieutenant Colonel Eicher grew up in the Louisville/Lafayette area of Boulder County and is a Colorado native. He graduated from Centaurus High School in 1978 and from Colorado State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Construction Management. Lieutenant Colonel Eicher married his wife Sandy in 1984, and has one son, Bryan, who is currently a Colorado State Patrol Trooper stationed in Golden. He enjoys woodworking, golfing, cars, and spending time with his family.
Lieutenant Colonel Eicher joined the Colorado State Patrol in January 1989, and his first duty assignment was Adams County. He was promoted to the rank of Technician in October 1992 and remained in the Adams County Troop. In December 1995 Lieutenant Colonel Eicher was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and again stayed in the Adams County Troop. In August 2000 he was promoted to the rank of Captain. His service as a Patrol Captain included assignment as commander of Troop 6B in Frisco, and Troop 6C in Broomfield. Lieutenant Colonel Eicher was promoted to the rank of Major in December 2003 as commander of District 6 in Golden. In January 2007 he also assumed commander duties of the newly formed Immigration Enforcement Unit. In December 2007 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, currently serving as Region 2 Commander.
Lieutenant Colonel Eicher is a Level IV Traffic Accident Investigator. He was a member of the Adams County Reconstruction Team from 1991 to 1992, co-coordinator from 1992 to 1997, and coordinator from 1997 to 2000. Lieutenant Colonel Eicher has been a member of the Colorado State Patrol Accident Investigation Core Committee since 1994 and is currently the committee Command Staff Liaison. He has been actively involved with the Accident Reconstruction Team (A.R.T.) program since its inception in 2000. Lieutenant Colonel Eicher was a member of the State Traffic Reporting Advisory Council (STRAC) from March 2003 to January 2007. As a member of this committee he was involved with the development of the revised Colorado Traffic Accident Report, DR- 2447. Lieutenant Colonel Eicher has coordinated numerous special events across the state. His special event expertise includes events such as Ride the Rockies, Bicycle Tour of Colorado, MS 150, and college and pro football team escorts.
Lieutenant Colonel Eicher is a graduate of the 234th session of the FBI's National Academy. He has been a member of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) since August 2004 and was elected to be an at-large board member of the AAMVA Region IV board in August 2007. He is currently serving as Vice President of the AAMVA Region IV Board, and was recently named as a Director on the AAMVA International Board. Lieutenant Colonel Eicher is a member of numerous organizations such as the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, and the County Sheriffs of Colorado. |
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Region 2 Commander Lieutenant Colonel Brenda Leffler's Biography is Coming Soon
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Region 3 Commander Region 3 is currently a vacant position. |