The State Patrol district commander of Pierce and Thurston counties was reassigned after reportedly letting his son and his son’s girlfriend into a Seahawks game without tickets, according to The News Tribune.

Ken Noland, who took the role of District 1 commander in 2011, was removed Jan. 10 after the State Patrol chief “lost confidence in his ability to lead,” spokesman Bob Calkins said.

Noland is now a lieutenant with the State Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau.

The News Tribune says Noland was helping provide off-duty security at CenturyLink Field, stationed at one of the stadium entrances during a regular season game.

Noland reportedly asked a ticket taker to let his son and his son’s girlfriend into the game without tickets. Though the ticket taker refused, Noland ultimately got them inside the stadium.

A State Patrol employee reportedly witnessed the incident and reported it to superiors.