SACRAMENTO,
Calif. – Today, 119 new officers took their oath to serve and protect the
people of California during a graduation ceremony at the California Highway
Patrol (CHP) Academy in West Sacramento. This latest class represents a
significant step forward in the CHP’s ongoing effort to hire 1,000 officers
as part of a statewide recruitment initiative to attract diverse and qualified
candidates. “I am grateful to these officers for their service and
commitment to protecting Californians and our neighborhoods. As this class
advances to posts throughout the Golden State, they should do so with pride,
knowing that they represent the best of California as public servants
dedicated to making a positive difference in their communities,” said Governor
Gavin Newsom. “These
individuals have chosen a path of public service and have undergone months of
intense training to prepare,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “This
career is one of the biggest challenges they will ever undertake, but it is
by far the most rewarding. We are honored to welcome them into the CHP
family.” The
swearing-in ceremony marks the conclusion of a rigorous 26-week training
program at the CHP Academy. The new officers will soon begin their
assignments at one of California's 102 CHP Area offices, serving communities
throughout the state. Training
at the CHP Academy is comprehensive, beginning with a foundation in nobility
in policing, leadership, ethics, and cultural diversity. Cadets also receive
specialized instruction in responding to mental health crises, vehicle
patrol, crash investigation, first aid, and apprehending impaired drivers.
Additional training covers traffic control, report writing, stolen vehicle
recovery, assisting motorists, emergency scene management, and mastery of the
California Vehicle Code, Penal Code, and Health and Safety Code. The
CHP has seen an outpouring of interest in joining the ranks since the onset
of a multiyear recruitment campaign in June 2022. Last year more than 19,500
applications were submitted to the Department by people interested in a
career serving the public as an officer. With more than 16,000 applications
submitted in the first eight months of 2024, the CHP is on track to surpass
the total from last year. To accommodate the increased number of applicants,
the CHP began conducting three concurrent cadet classes at our live-in
training facility, resulting in six classes graduating per year. The next
cadet graduation from the CHP Academy is scheduled for November 15, 2024. For
more information about a life-changing career with the CHP, visit our website or join us at the upcoming hiring seminar on Saturday,
September 21. The
mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide Safety, Service, and
Security. B-roll
footage of CHP’s graduation ceremony is available for download and use by the
media here.
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