California Highway Patrol Graduates Largest Class in 16 Years

California Highway Patrol graduates largest class in 16 years

California adds largest graduating class of Highway Patrol officers in 16 years to its police force

California adds largest graduating class of Highway Patrol officers in 16 years to its police force

West Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated 146 new California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers — the largest graduating class since December 2009 —  underscoring the state’s enduring commitment to public safety and public service. After 26 weeks of rigorous training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento, these newly sworn officers will report to one of 102 offices across the state, building on a stronger foundation for the ge…