​The goal of the El Protector Program is to educate and encourage positive traffic safety behavior and to build better community relations between the community and law enforcement agencies.

The driving force and focus of this program is the use of a CHP officer of Hispanic ancestry or officers that are bilingual and bicultural - known as the El Protector Program Coordinator. The coordinator organizes community events, provides traffic safety education presentations and serves as a Hispanic role model.

Did you know?

Fatal motor vehicle accidents involving Hispanic children under the age of four comprise up to 42.3% of all fatal accidents (involving children under the age of four) due to not using a child seat or using it improperly.

Driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs continues to be a concern amongst the Hispanic community.