The California Highway Patrol has seen a 104% jump in applicants compared to 2022
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today provided updated data from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) showing more people applying to join the nation’s largest public-facing state law enforcement agency. In the last four months, CHP has received 7,615 applications, an increase from 2023 and 2022 which saw 5,803 applications and 3,732, respectively, in the same period.
“The officers of the California Highway Patrol are the best of the best, committing daily to public service and public safety. I encourage more Californians to answer the call to serve their neighborhoods and continue helping build community-oriented bridges across California.” Governor Gavin Newsom said.
“Recruitment for the CHP is more than just filling vacant positions; it’s about finding individuals who embody our professional values and are passionate about a career dedicated to serving the public,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “The surge in interest reflects not only a desire to serve, but also a recognition of the noble calling of policing.”
Marking progress to fulfill the administration’s multi-year campaign to recruit 1,000 new CHP officers from the state’s diverse communities, more than 300 cadets have been sworn in as officers this year. To accommodate the interest, the CHP is holding multiple Academy classes simultaneously for the first time in the Department’s history, with three more classes completing training this year. The next CHP Academy graduation is scheduled for July 12, 2024.
The CHP is the largest public-facing state law enforcement agency in the United States with over 6,500 sworn officers assigned across California.
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