#ICYMI: A roundup of notable incidents involving the California Highway Patrol (CHP) this past week, including a freeway memorial dedication ceremony for fallen officer Andre Moye Jr., air operations team up to find a burglary suspect, Rail Safety Month kicks off, CHP in full support at the annual Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Conference, and CHP participates in a jersey giveaway for a local youth football team.
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list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an
excerpt from each announcement. Click on the headlines to access accompanying
assets that are available for download. 1. FREEWAY MEMORIAL DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR
FALLEN OFFICER ANDRE MOYE JR The CHP Riverside Area hosted a Freeway Memorial
Dedication Ceremony for fallen CHP Officer Andre Moye Jr. Tragically, Officer
Moye lost his life in August 2019 after being shot during a traffic stop on
Interstate 215 in Riverside County. This is one of the highest recognitions by
the Governor and the State of California for a fallen officer. This sign
serves as a reminder of the man who Andre was. 2.
CHP
AIRPLANE AND HELICOPTER WORK TOGETHER TO ARREST BURGLARY SUSPECT On September 2nd, the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department
sought aerial assistance to pursue a burglary suspect. A CHP helicopter was
deployed and began to search. Simultaneously, having resolved a separate
case, a CHP airplane joined the search. The airplane team successfully
located the suspect concealed within dense vegetation in a secluded area. To
ensure a safe arrest, the CHP helicopter team landed nearby and assisted in
the safe apprehension of the suspect. 3.
ALL ABOARD! CHP KICKS OFF RAIL SAFETY MONTH
The California Highway Patrol has joined forces with
California Operation Lifesaver, Union Pacific Railroad, Amtrak, and other rail
safety partners to kick off Rail Safety Month. With diligent support from the
Amtrak Police Department, we have strengthened rail safety by issuing
warnings and citations to motorists and pedestrians who infringed upon signs,
signals, and laws at railroad crossings. Let's all work together to keep the
tracks and crossings safe!
4.
CHP WELL REPRESENTED AT CALIFORNIA’S ANNUAL
WOMEN LEADERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
CHP is honored to support the California Police Chiefs
Association's annual Women Leaders in Law Enforcement conference. This event
brings together women of diverse ranks within law enforcement, fostering the
exchange of knowledge, creating professional networks, and providing inspiration.
This conference functions as a focal point for professional growth, hosting
workshops and panel discussions, all centered around leadership, career
advancement, and the obstacles faced by women in law enforcement. All of our
CHP Commissioners were in attendance as a testament to our committed support
for the progression of women in this field. Their participation reaffirms our
dedication to cultivating a diversified, inclusive environment where women
are stimulated to rise into leadership and exceed their potential. 5.
OAKLAND AREA COORDINATES
AN EQUIPMENT GIVEAWAY FOR YOUTH FOOTBALL TEAM On June 28th, a
pursuit ended with an individual in question entering another vehicle owned
by a coach of a local inner-city youth football team. The individual was
subsequently detained, and despite not being linked to the incident, the
coach was briefly detained due to his proximity. Having acquainted themselves
with the team and its coaches, CHP personnel worked with nonprofits to
provide the football jerseys and equipment for the team in a giveaway event held
at a Boys & Girls Club in Oakland.
The CHP goes the extra mile for our communities, and the success of
our next generation takes a team effort! The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of
Safety, Service, and Security. | 
