102 new CHP officers deployed to serve and protect California
What you need to know: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) swore in 102 new law enforcement officers, who will be deployed to protect and serve communities across the state. CHP continues to make substantial progress on the administration’s campaign to recruit 1,000 new CHP officers, swearing in 816 since the campaign began.
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomed the newest graduates from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), marking significant progress towards meeting California’s CHP 1000 recruitment campaign.
Governor Gavin Newsom “These new officers represent the best of California: Public servants dedicated to protecting our communities and making our neighborhoods safe. I thank these officers for their service on behalf of the people of California.”
This graduation marks the end of an intensive 26-week training, with the new officers being sworn in by CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee during a graduation ceremony at the West Sacramento CHP Academy.
“Having successfully completed the last 26 weeks of intensive training, the CHP is pleased to welcome these new officers to the CHP family,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “They are beginning a career of service and I trust they will do everything they can to take care of their communities. Every corner of the State deserves to have the best trained and prepared personnel, and I am confident these new officers will be able to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security possible.”
These new officers will report to one of the 102 CHP Area offices throughout the state to begin serving the people of California. Following the launch of the CHP 1000 recruitment campaign and other recent recruitment efforts and hiring investments — including a new recruitment web series, “Cadets” — CHP reports increased numbers of cadets this year. California continues to see more applicants and recruits. With this class, a total of 409 officers have been added to CHP’s ranks in 2024, surpassing the total number of officers sworn in during 2023. Since the campaign began, 816 cadets have graduated as officers.
At the CHP Academy, cadet training starts with nobility in policing, leadership, professionalism and ethics, and cultural diversity. Cadets also receive instruction on mental illness response and crisis intervention techniques, among other core information related to their positions.
