SACRAMENTO, CA - Beginning August 11th, 130 new California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers will report to communities across the state after being sworn in on Friday, August 1st.
After successfully completing an intense 26-week training program, Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated 130 cadets who graduated into their new role as CHP officers, according to a press release from Newsom's office. "The women and men joining the state's law enforcement family today are the very best of California," Newsom said.
"May they continue protecting our communities, promoting our values, and staying safe in the line of duty."
"This graduation represents more than a ceremony; it signifies a solemn pledge to protect and serve. These officers have demonstrated their dedication to Keeping California's communities safe and upholding the CHP's core values," Commissioner Sean Duryee said in a statement.
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.
Following this graduation, nearly 300 cadets remain at the CHP's live-in training facility with an additional 160 cadets set to start instruction on August 11th as part of the Department's ongoing efforts to enhance public safety across the state.
In November 2024, California successfully met its multi-year CHP recruitment goal of 1,000 new officers to the force.
Cadets at the CHP Academy undergo extensive training in key areas, including traffic enforcement, collision investigation, defensive tactics, firearms proficiency, and emergency vehicle operations.
The training also emphasizes legal responsibilities, communication skills, and ethical conduct, ensuring cadets are well-prepared to protect and serve California's communities effectively.
California has invested $1.7 million since 2019 to fight crime, help local governments hire more police, and improve public safety, as noted by the governor's office.
"In 2023, as part of California's Public Safety Plan, the governor announced the largest-ever investment to combat organized retail crime in state history, an annual 310% increase in proactive operations targeting organized retail crime, and special operations across the state to fight crime and improve public safety," the press release said.
In August 2024, Governor Newsom signed into law bipartisan legislation that would help crack down on property crime.
"Building on the state's robust laws and public safety funding, these bipartisan bills offer new tools to bolster ongoing efforts to hold criminals accountable for smash-and-grab robberies, property crime, retail theft, and auto burglaries," the press release said.
New data released by the California Department of Justice shows that in 2024, nearly every major crime category declined, including violent crime, property crime, homicides, aggravated assaults, motor vehicle theft, burglary, and robbery. The 2024 homicide rate is now the second lowest since at least 1966, according to the press release.
The overall number of homicides decreased by nearly 12% since 2023, and in addition, total full-time criminal justice personnel increased 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
After successfully completing an intense 26-week training program, Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated 130 cadets who graduated into their new role as CHP officers, according to a press release from Newsom's office. "The women and men joining the state's law enforcement family today are the very best of California," Newsom said.
"May they continue protecting our communities, promoting our values, and staying safe in the line of duty."
"This graduation represents more than a ceremony; it signifies a solemn pledge to protect and serve. These officers have demonstrated their dedication to Keeping California's communities safe and upholding the CHP's core values," Commissioner Sean Duryee said in a statement.
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.
Following this graduation, nearly 300 cadets remain at the CHP's live-in training facility with an additional 160 cadets set to start instruction on August 11th as part of the Department's ongoing efforts to enhance public safety across the state.
In November 2024, California successfully met its multi-year CHP recruitment goal of 1,000 new officers to the force.
Cadets at the CHP Academy undergo extensive training in key areas, including traffic enforcement, collision investigation, defensive tactics, firearms proficiency, and emergency vehicle operations.
The training also emphasizes legal responsibilities, communication skills, and ethical conduct, ensuring cadets are well-prepared to protect and serve California's communities effectively.
California has invested $1.7 million since 2019 to fight crime, help local governments hire more police, and improve public safety, as noted by the governor's office.
"In 2023, as part of California's Public Safety Plan, the governor announced the largest-ever investment to combat organized retail crime in state history, an annual 310% increase in proactive operations targeting organized retail crime, and special operations across the state to fight crime and improve public safety," the press release said.
In August 2024, Governor Newsom signed into law bipartisan legislation that would help crack down on property crime.
"Building on the state's robust laws and public safety funding, these bipartisan bills offer new tools to bolster ongoing efforts to hold criminals accountable for smash-and-grab robberies, property crime, retail theft, and auto burglaries," the press release said.
New data released by the California Department of Justice shows that in 2024, nearly every major crime category declined, including violent crime, property crime, homicides, aggravated assaults, motor vehicle theft, burglary, and robbery. The 2024 homicide rate is now the second lowest since at least 1966, according to the press release.
The overall number of homicides decreased by nearly 12% since 2023, and in addition, total full-time criminal justice personnel increased 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
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