California Highway Patrol welcomes over 100 new officers in Sacramento ceremony
(FOX40.COM) — The newest members of the California Highway Patrol were recently sworn in during a graduation ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento.
On Friday, 106 officers were added to the agency as a part of the CHP’s multiyear recruiting campaign to fill 1,000 vacant officer positions.
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“These men and women have chosen to dedicate themselves to a career in public service. They have completed several months of rigorous training at the CHP Academy to prepare them to serve the people of California,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “While this job is one of the most difficult things they will do in their entire life, it is also the most rewarding thing that they will do, and we are proud to have them as part of the CHP family.”
The swearing-in ceremony for the new officers marks the completion of a 26-week training at the CHP Academy. Training reportedly consists of “nobility in policing,” leadership, professionalism and ethics, and cultural diversity.
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Officials said cadets also receive instruction on mental illness response and crisis intervention techniques. In addition, training covers vehicle patrol, crash investigation, first aid, and the apprehension of suspected violators, and other police-related activity.
The new officers will report to one of the 103 CHP Area offices throughout the state to begin serving the people of California.
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