SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The newest members of the California
Highway Patrol (CHP) were sworn in today during a graduation ceremony at the
CHP Academy in West Sacramento. The 101
officers are part of the CHP’s multiyear recruiting campaign to fill 1,000 vacant
officer positions by hiring qualified individuals from California’s diverse
communities. “I want to commend these men and women, not just for the
hard work they put in the past several months while training at the Academy,
but for their willingness to serve the public,” said CHP Commissioner Sean
Duryee. “These new officers are valued
members of the CHP who are committed to improving safety in California for
many years to come.” CHP Cadet Training Class I-23 is one of six cadet classes
scheduled to attend the Academy in 2023. After completing 26 weeks of instruction at
the CHP’s live-in training facility, the newly sworn officers will report to
various CHP offices throughout the state.
At the CHP Academy, cadet training starts with nobility in
policing, leadership, professionalism and ethics, and cultural diversity. Additionally, cadets receive instruction on
mental illness response and crisis intervention techniques. Training also covers vehicle patrol, crash
investigation, first aid, and the apprehension of suspected violators,
including those who drive under the influence. Cadets also receive training in traffic
control, report writing, recovery of stolen vehicles, assisting the motoring
public, issuing citations, emergency scene management, and various codes,
including the California Vehicle Code, Penal Code, and Health and Safety
Code. The “Join the CHP 1,000” campaign launched in 2022 to
appeal to a wide array of prospective applicants who may not be aware of the
life-changing opportunities that awaits with a CHP career. Apply
today and be one of the 1,000 new CHP officers ready to make a
difference. The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide
Safety, Service, and Security. |
