SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The
California Highway Patrol (CHP) welcomed more than 100 of California’s newest
members of law enforcement during a graduation ceremony at the CHP Academy in
West Sacramento. Today’s ceremony is
the culmination of more than six months of intense training, hard work and
determination. “I applaud these men and women
for dedicating themselves to public service, and their commitment to
protecting the people of California,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “As cadets, we provide them with an
extensive amount of training to ensure they are up to the task of providing
the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security that is expected from our department.” 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. Training also includes
vehicle patrol, crash investigation, first aid, and the apprehension of
suspected violators, including those who drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Cadets also receive training
in traffic control, report writing, recovery of stolen vehicles, assisting
the motoring public, issuing citations, emergency scene management, and
knowledge of various codes, including the California Vehicle Code, Penal Code
and Health and Safety Code. This graduating class of 112 officers,
including eight women, will report for duty on September 11, 2023, to one of
the CHP’s 103 Area offices throughout the state. Meanwhile, a new class of 125 cadets are
expected to begin their 26-week training at the CHP Academy that same day,
which will bring the total number of cadets in training to approximately 350. Last year, the CHP launched a
multi-year recruitment campaign to recruit and hire 1,000 officers. If you are interested in an exciting career
that offers diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. The mission of the California
Highway Patrol is to provide Safety, Service and Security. |
