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New CHP officers join team following graduation
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Cadets, at right, line up for their official CHP inspection as part of the Friday, Aug. 1 graduation ceremony in West Sacramento, with a total of 130 graduates now joining the statewide ranks of CHP officers. CHP Photo

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) welcomed 130 newly sworn officers on Friday, Aug. 1, celebrating their successful completion of 26 weeks of intensive training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. This milestone marks another step in the Department’s ongoing mission to increase public safety across California.

“This graduation represents more than a ceremony; it signifies a solemn pledge to protect and serve,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “These officers have demonstrated their dedication to keeping California’s communities safe and upholding the CHP’s core values.”

These new officers will now report to one of the CHP’s 102 Area offices across California to start their law enforcement careers, protecting and serving communities throughout the state’s 58 counties.

This group of graduates brings a rich blend of backgrounds and experience, including several with public safety and military service, former college athletes and even one with a unique background as a public address announcer.

During academy training, cadets receive instruction in traffic enforcement, crash investigation, defensive tactics, firearms, emergency vehicle operations and community policing. The curriculum also focuses on legal responsibilities, communication, ethics and cultural awareness to prepare cadets to serve California’s diverse population.

Following the Aug. 1 graduation ceremony, nearly 300 cadets remain at the CHP’s live-in training facility and an additional 160 cadets are set to start instruction on Aug. 11 as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to enhance public safety across the state.

The CHP continues to actively recruit dedicated individuals who are ready to make a difference in communities throughout California. A career with the CHP offers comprehensive training, competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

To learn more about joining the CHP, visit their website to take the first step towards a rewarding career in law enforcement.

Nearly 500 CHP officers have been sworn in so far in 2025.