The Evolution of the California Highway Patrol

This is the section to learn about how the CHP has evolved over the last 75 years. Each month we will post a new article on one or more areas affecting the CHP.

The series will include:

Technology - "From the 'Red Flag' to the Mobile Digital Computer"
Vehicles - ground and air
Diversity
Dogs and horses
Equipment
Expansion of duties - State Police
Homeland Security
Training - CHP Academy
Challenges in a changing society
Looking to the future

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