The California Highway Patrol ( CHP ) is a California state law enforcement agency. CHP's primary mission is to ensure security and enforce traffic laws on all of California's highways and unincorporated areas within the state of California. CHP promotes traffic safety by inspecting commercial vehicles, as well as checking and certifying school buses, ambulances, and other special vehicles.
The California State Legislature established the California Highway Patrol as a branch of the Motor Vehicle Division of the Department of Public Works, with a law signed by Governor C.Ã, Ã, Ã, Young on August 14, 1929. It was established as a separate department by Governor Earl Warren in 1947. CHP gradually took on increasing responsibilities outside the enforcement of the State Vehicle Law and eventually joined the smaller California State Police in 1995. It is currently managed as part of the California State Transport Agency (CALSTA).
In addition to toll road patrol duties, CHP also provides other services including protecting state buildings and facilities (especially the State of California Building) and the state officials are guarding. CHP also works with city law enforcement agencies, providing assistance in investigations, patrols, and other aspects of law enforcement.
The California Highway Patrol is the largest state police agency in the United States, with more than 10,500 employees, 7,608 of whom are sworn officers, according to FBI data and data released by CHP.
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Highway patrol duties
The agency has jurisdiction over all California state routes (including all highways and highways), US Highways, Interstate Highways, and all public roads in unrelated and incorporated areas within an area. The local police or local sheriff's department with an inserted city contract is primarily responsible for investigating and enforcing traffic laws in the affiliated cities, but CHP can still enforce traffic laws on any public road in the state. While the agency's primary mission is transport, it also has full law enforcement authorities and can enforce state law anywhere in the state. Furthermore, CHP officers acted as court officers for California Superior Court and California Court of Appeals, as well as security in California State buildings.
CHP officers enacted the California Vehicle Code, pursued the fugitives seen on the highway, and attended all significant obstacles and collisions within their jurisdiction. They patrol the various vehicles including the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors, Dodge Chargers (LX), Chevrolet Camaros, BMW R1150RT-P motors, Cessna 206 aircraft and helicopters including Bell OH-58As, Bell 206L-IV and Eurocopter AS-350B - 3s. Starting in 2013, CHP switched to Ford Utility Ford Utility Ford Interceptor Utility fleet Ford Explorer because Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor is being removed from production.
CHP officers are responsible for investigating and disposing of car accidents, defective vehicles, debris, and other obstacles to free traffic flow. They are often the first responders at the crash site (or obstacle), and in turn call paramedics, firefighters, tow truck drivers or Caltrans personnel. CHP reports traffic collision reports for state highways and within unrelated areas. CHP responds and investigates all accidents involving school buses across the state including the combined cities.
CHP also has Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Teams (MAIT) for traffic collision investigations.
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Special responsibilities
CHP also publishes data about traffic accidents in California from a database called SWITRS (Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System).
After September 11, 2001, the CHP attack became responsible for securing and patrolling a number of potential terrorist targets in California. These sites include nuclear power plants, government buildings, and major infrastructure sites. CHP also has a SWAT team that stands ready for 24 hours to respond to any terrorist activities.
In September 2005, CHP dispatched two Field Field Offices (a highly trained team and equipped with rapid reaction/dissemination for civil disturbance and/or disaster) to the Gulf Coast to assist after Hurricane Katrina. Before the US National Guard arrived, CHP had four patrol helicopters over Marianna, Florida, over eighty vehicles on land, and more than 200 other officers and staff, including the SWAT team, deployed in New Orleans.
CHP also has officers assigned to drug task forces and other criminal investigation task units across the state, and maintains a Trained Service Warrant Team (WST) throughout its Division. These teams serve high-risk capture and search warrants generated as a result of the CHP investigation, and WST assists local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to serve the same type of high-risk warrants. CHP researchers are also working with agents of the State Bureau of Investigation, the Office of the Prosecutor-General.
In addition, CHP has dozens of narcotics patrol teams and K-9 detonation detections that are stationed throughout the state.
One of the additional responsibilities of California Highway Patrol includes details of the governor's protection.
Somewhat controversial, the cities of Oakland and Stockton have been contracted with the California Highway Patrol to assist their police department with local patrol duties, including traffic stops and responding to 911 calls.
Pay and retire
The average officer's salary is $ 118,000 in 2014. By law, salaries are determined by the average of the five largest police departments in the state. In 2012, top paid CHP officers received $ 483,581, 44 other officers earned over $ 200,000, and more than 5,000 officers received more than $ 100,000. In 2011, CHP officers earned $ 82.4 million overtime, tripled that amount in the second largest state, and with one officer earning over $ 93,000 in overtime alone. Officers are strictly prohibited from working more than 16.5 hours at a time before having to take a minimum of 8 hours rest.
In 1999, Governor Gray Davis signed SB 400, allowing CHP officers to retire at age 50 and continue to receive as much as 90% of their peak salaries as retirement. This increases the retirement earned for 30 years of service from an average of $ 62,218 to $ 96,270. The average retirement age of officers is 54. The cost of the private market for a similar annuity is $ 2.6 million. The benefits promised by the State of California are currently $ 241 billion greater than the actual funds already provided to CalPERS.
Organization
CHP is chaired by the Commissioner, appointed by the Governor of California. The Vice President Commissioner is also appointed by the Governor and Assistant Commissioner appointed by the Commissioner.
In 2018, Governor Jerry Brown appointed Warren Stanley to replace Joe Farrow as the CHP Commissioner.
Hierarchy
- Highway Patrol Commissioner - WarrenÃ, A. Stanley
- Deputy Chief Superintendent of Roads - Scott Silsbee
- Professional Standards and Ethics Division
- Community Outreach & amp; Media Relations
- Assistant Commissioner, Field Operations - Nick Norton
- Northern Division
- Valley Division
- Golden Gate Division
- Central Division
- South Division
- Border Division
- Coastal Division
- Inland Division
- Protection Services Division
- Air Operations Office
- State Security Division
- Assistant Commissioner, Staff Operations - Amanda Snowden
- Employee Safety and Help Office
- Administration Service Division
- Enforcement & amp; Planning Division
- Information Management Division
- Special Advisor to Commissioners
- Deputy Chief Superintendent of Roads - Scott Silsbee
Organization Field
California 163,696 square miles (423,970 square kilometers) is divided into eight geographical regions or "divisions" for CHP field operations. Each division is supervised by a commanding officer with the rank of Chief, who reports to the Assistant Commissioner of Field Operations, assisted by two or more Chief Assistants.
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1) North (Redding)
2) Valley (Sacramento)
3) Golden Gate (Vallejo)
4) Middle (Fresno)
5) Selatan (Los Angeles)
6) Border (San Diego)
7) Pesisir (San Luis Obispo)
8) Outback (San Bernardino)
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Each of the eight divisions is divided into "area," served by the designated "CHP regional office". Area offices are managed by "Commanders" who hold the rank of Lieutenant or Captain. The regional office serves as a central location where patrol officers report and receive their daily assignments, work on reports, and complete other administrative tasks. There are 103 county offices throughout the state.
Ranking structure
Tradition
The CHP uniforms are usually khaki colored with campaign hats and strips of blue-and-gold pants. The commanding officer wore a brown combination hat. Dress uniforms include a forest green jacket and a blue royal tie (bow tie for a motorcycle officer). Cold weather and utility uniforms are dark blue.
Black leather equipment with brass buckles and buckles.
The standard traffic enforcement patrol vehicle is required by state law to have a white door with, in the case of CHP, a star. CHP operates a traditional black and white patrol vehicle as well as all white.
The California Highway Patrol is one of the few organizations that continue to use the toll free number "Zenith 1-2000". With the fall of the phone code area code 800 and 888 numbers, most organizations have chosen to switch to one of the newer numbers and stop using Zenith services, which require operator assistance. The CHP tradition includes its own radio code, widely adopted by local agents. The most important is 11-99, which indicates that an officer needs emergency help or that an officer is not working.
In 1981 a charitable foundation called Foundation 11-99 was established to provide benefits and scholarships to their officers and families. The foundation board members have provided more than $ 16 million in current support, retirement, and those who fall within the CHP employees' job and their families. Organization name is taken from the radio code. There is some mild controversy over whether the issuance of metal frame frames for members of this foundation, often seen mounted around the back plate, may result in special treatment of rider members by CHP officers.
Seven points of the CHP badge
The California Highway Patrol Badge is a seven-point gold star with a California state seal in the center, and a ribbon with a badge holder at the bottom. The star points have oak leaves in them, and the badge is made of brass filled with 14k gold. A patch facsile is imposed on tactical and utility uniforms, and optionally on cold weather jackets. The hat piece is a gold winged wheel with a banner stating the name of the agency.
- Character: Quality of moral strength, strength, and stability (11:00)
- Integrity: Moral defense against destructive influence (1:00)
- Knowledge: Know facts and laws, combined with awareness and understanding that support officers through daily tasks (9:00)
- Judgment: Ability to apply knowledge for the best benefits of all related (3:00)
- Honor: The highest award for the principles used by the California Highway Patrol (7:00)
- Loyalty: Loyalty to the Road Patrol rules and to fellow officers (5:00)
- Courtesy: Recognition for law and order and for individuals (6:00)
Code of honor
CHP has a code of honor. It states:
I, a member of the California Highway Patrol, subscribe in the following words and deeds:
To serve the United States and the State of California honestly, and earnestly; and fulfill my oath as a soldier of the law;
To uphold and maintain the honor and integrity of the California Highway Patrol;
Be faithful to fellow officers; honor and obey my seniors; and enforce the law without fear, support or discrimination;
Help those in danger or distress, and, if necessary, give up my life instead of deviating from the task;
My personal behavior will always be on the spot and I will never consciously take any action which would in any way discredit the California Highway Patrol or any of its members;
For all this I sincerely promised my sacred honor as a California Highway Patrol Officer.
The clerk crashed
Since its founding in 1929, 234 officers have died in duty. The three main causes of death of the task line to date are (in cause of cause): Accident Cars/Motorcycles, Shots, and Vehicle Accidents (ie, beaten by drunk drivers, reckless driving, or hearing and/or impaired vision drivers). 1964 was the deadliest year, in which eight officers were killed in duty; 1970 and 1978 were the second deadliest years, in which seven officers were killed in duty.
Mexican Liaison Unit
"The Mexican Liaison Unit" is a San Diego Border Division Unit. Because CHP has no direct jurisdiction in Mexico, officers from the Unit are working with Mexican authorities to recover stolen vehicles and assist with other law enforcement issues. The purpose of the "Mexican Liaison Unit" is to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with the Mexican authorities to:
- Find and identify stolen US vehicles brought to Mexico
- Identify vehicle thieves and ensure prosecution, either in Mexico or California
- Provide assistance to Mexican and US authorities
The unit was originally founded in 1958 and consists only of one officer. It was discontinued in the 1970s, and rebuilt in 1980. The unit now consists of one sergeant and six officers, all of whom are fluent in Spanish.
Scandal
Peyer Scandal Officer
In 1988 CHP officer Craig Peyer, a 13-year-old CHP veteran, was convicted of first-degree murder of 20-year-old Cara Knott, postponed for a traffic violation by Peyer on December 27, 1986. in a CHP patrol vehicle marked. Peyer attempted an inappropriate advancement in Knott, but Knott dismissed him, leading Peyer to hit him with his torchlight, choking him to death with a rope from his trunk, and then throwing his corpse over an abandoned bridge where Peyer steered Knott to a halt.
Subsequent investigative media efforts found many young women who experienced similarly inappropriate advancements from Peyer during traffic stopped. A documented pattern in CHP Peyer records stopped and detained a young woman similar to Knott finally appeared during an internal investigation, but all complaints filed with CHP's internal affairs department against Peyer by these women were dismissed for Peyer's "star" reputation in CHP. Traffic tickets from the night of the Knott incident, as well as the officer's notebook, were found to contain false information written by Peyer. In 2014, Peyer is still in jail denying he killed Knott. The next parole hearing is set for 2027.
Newhall incident
On April 6, 1970, four California Highway Patrol officers were killed in a 4-and-a-half-minute shootout in Newhall, Southern California. This incident is a landmark in the history of CHP because of its emotional impact and procedural and doctrinal reforms undertaken by CHP in subsequent events.
The shooting took place in the restaurant parking lot just before midnight. Officers Walt Frago and Roger Gore were alerted by a vehicle radio carrying someone with a gun. They see the car, fall behind, ask for help, and start the stop procedure. When the suspect's vehicle stops in the parking lot, the driver is ordered to get out of the vehicle and spread his hand on the hood. Gore approached him and Frago moved to the passenger side. The passenger side door suddenly opened and the passenger jumped out, firing at Frago, who fell with two shots in his chest. The gunman, later identified as Jack Twinning, then turned and fired once at Gore, who returned fire. At that time the driver, Bobby Davis, turned and shot Gore twice from close range. Both officers died instantly.
When Officer James Pence and George Alleyn drove a while later, they could not see the suspect or other officers, but both were immediately attacked. Pence issued a call of 11-99 ("down officer") then took cover behind the passenger door. Alleyn grabs his rifle, and places himself behind the driver's side door. Both officers were seriously injured in the next exchange, and one suspect was hit.
Civil Gary Kness saw gunfire as he drove along The Old Road and stopped to help. Kness ran towards gun battles as gunfire was still fired.
"I was driving to work as a computer operator when I turned the corner on the Old Road and saw a shot, I saw two CHP cars and a red car.I always said my brain said to get out of the way, but my legs ran the wrong way. "
Kness tried to drag Alleyn who was badly wounded from the line of fire. When one of the two attackers started shooting him, Kness took the CHP gun that was lying on the ground and pointed it at one of the gunmen. The rifle was empty. Kness grabbed Alleyn's service gun from the ground, aimed with both hands and firing, hitting armed man Bobby Augusta Davis in the chest. When Davis continues to advance toward him, Kness tries to fire again, but the CHP pistol runs out of bullets.
"I was upset because there were not four or five more rounds there, and then I ran and jumped into the trench, the saddest thing was, I still had a service gun in my hand I was afraid when more police came. I am one of the shooters. So I put it behind me and said, 'They went that way.' "
Suspect Jack Twinning and Bobby Davis escape, then leave their vehicle and then split up. For nine hours, the officers enveloped the area looking for murderers. Twinning broke into a house and briefly arrested a man hostage. The officer used tear gas before stormed the house, but Twinning committed suicide with the gun he had stolen from Frago. Davis was arrested, tried and convicted on four counts of murder. He was sentenced to death, but in 1972, the California High Court declared the death penalty as a cruel and unusual punishment and in 1973, the court turned his sentence into life imprisonment.
From the incident, Ronald Reagan, who became governor of California at the time, said the following words: "If anything of value comes from this tragedy, it must be a reality by every citizen who is often the only thing that stands between them and lose everything, they hold a reprimand... is a man wearing a badge. "
Emotionally followed follow up investigations follow the incident, but ultimately lead to a complete revision of procedures during high risk and crime dismissals. The firearm procedure has also changed fundamentally because of this incident, and the physical method of arrest has been fixed. Police sticks and pepper spray have been added to the officer's arsenal, with more in-depth training in its use.
The 25th Incident Newhall was observed on April 6, 1995, at the current office of the Newhall Area, where the brick warning paid homage to Officers James Pence (6885), Roger Gore (6547), Walt Frago (6520) and George Alleyn (6290). The warning once stood in the former office of Newhall, but was rebuilt in a new location, about a mile (1.6 km) from the slaughter site.
Merger
On July 12, 1995, the California State Police, which was a separate agent, was merged into CHP, thereby greatly expanding the agency's mandate. In addition to security on the state highway system, it is now responsible for the safety of all elected state officials and all those working in or utilizing state development in California, such as the State Capitol Building in Sacramento.
It has also been discussed to incorporate the Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Fish and Wildlife California into the California Highway Patrol. As such, it allows better protection of California's natural environment and resources. The underfunded CDFW Law Enforcement Division has faced a small number of Game Wardens also known as the Wildlife Officer for the past ten years; similar ideas already exist in Oregon and Alaska, where the Oregon State Police and Alaska State Forces serve as goalkeepers under separate fish and wildlife divisions within two departments.
Weapon
The previous department issued firearms for CHP officers were Smith & amp; Wesson Model 4006 TSW in.40 S & amp; W. In August 2017, the department has begun replacing the TSW 4006 with Smith & amp; Wesson M & amp; P in.40 S & amp; W. Each CHP patrol vehicle is equipped with a 12-gauge Remington 870 Police Magnum gun and a Sig Sauer M400 rifle at 5.56mm. Lesser lethal options for officers include OC Pepper Spray and PR-24 Side Handle Baton. The Baton Straight Extensible ASP is authorized as an optional piece of equipment for officers completing their probationary year. In addition, officers are authorized to bring TASER X2 Defender. In early 2009, officers were allowed to install tactical lights to Smith & amp; Wesson 4006 TSW.
Vehicles
Origins
When motor vehicles in California were first seen as requiring legislation, law enforcement agencies began patrolling using motorcycles, cars, and trucks. Motorcycle officers in 1920 Fresno, started a group to help each other and promote road safety - the Joaquin Valley Traffic Officials Association - led by Harry Wilson whom they elected president. They changed their name to the California Highway Patrol Association in 1921, and became the California Highway Patrol in 1927 under the auspices of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Motorcycles
Through a publicly competitive bidding process, Harley-Davidson motorcycles were selected as the primary driving force for the California Highway Patrol in 2013.
This substitute law enforcement bike will add an aging motorcycle fleet. In a cost-saving measure, CHP previously postponed the purchase of a replacement motorcycle and has not purchased a motorcycle enforcement since January 14, 2011. As a result, about 20 percent of its current fleet has recorded 100,000 miles more - far beyond the manufacturer's warranty..
The CHP motorcycle program enhances public security. Motorcycle officers can effectively enforce traffic laws in areas where enforcement by four-wheeled vehicles is impractical. Motorcycles can access accidents and natural disaster scenes faster and reverse traffic works in a way unique to motorcycles. In addition, motorcycles play a special role in the protection of dignity.
CHP has about 415 enforced motorcycles working along the road in California. CHP buys 121 Harley-Davidson motorcycle enforcement to replace motorcycles that have high mileage or have been damaged in a traffic collision. As of June 2013, about 22 percent of CHP's motorcycle fleet is over 100,000 miles with more than half of more than 125,000 miles. On average, motorcycle enforcement CHP is driven 14,000 miles per year.
Harley-Davidson Price Motorcycles Price per unit is $ 28,381.00. This includes a 3-year/60,000 mile warranty covering all services and repairs.
The early motorcycles used included Indian-made motorcycles, Harley-Davidson and Henderson during the 1920s and 30s; although in 1941 the major producers used at the training academy were Harley-Davidson and India.
In the 1970s CHP decided to renew their Harleys fleet and test many motorcycles such as the Honda 750 four, the Suzuki 850, the Moto Guzzi and finally the Kawasaki Z900 and then 1000C1 became well known in CHiPs .
In 1998 the CHP began using the BMW R1100RT-P, with features including a helmet interface for communication, two batteries, and a top speed of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h).
Vehicles
The Public Service Department is responsible for selecting vehicles based on price, performance and load capacity for CHP. The offer specifications require rear-wheel drive, wheel drive or all-wheel drive that can carry at least 1,500 pounds, an estimated weight of four officers, their equipment, and police equipment.
In July 2013, CHP has not bought a patrol vehicle since January 2011 and their fleet is rapidly aging. On average, CHP patrol vehicles are driven 33,000 miles per year. Half of their 2,153-fleet vehicles have more than 100,000 miles by June 2013. After 100,000 miles, the CHP vehicle warranty expires, forcing CHP to pay for maintenance fees. In July 2013, the CHP was authorized to purchase up to 751 new vehicles to begin replacing the aging fleet, starting with the car with the highest mileage.
Through a public and competitive bidding process, the Ford Interceptor Police Debt Vehicle (Explorer) was selected as a new law enforcement vehicle for CHP in 2013. The Ford Interceptor Police Debt Vehicle is an All Wheel Drive and powered by a 3.7 Liter V6 engine. This is a Fuel Flex vehicle that can use gasoline or E85 and get 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.
Some Dodge Charger Police Packages were also purchased for testing.
The Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor averages 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. The new Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicle vehicle costs $ 26,578, which includes a 5-year warranty, 100,000 miles. The department paid $ 24,043 for Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors and recently spent hundreds of thousands of dollars a month to keep all vehicles that are no longer guaranteed by the warranty.
Some vehicles are allocated to public affairs officers and used for recruitment purposes. Examples of these vehicles can be seen at the California State Fair and elsewhere. CHP also uses Chevy Silverados, Dodge Rams (for commercial vehicle enforcement), Ford Expedition, and Chevrolet Tahoe for their often snowy divisions or have specific terrain to enable off-road driving.
In July 2016, it was announced that CHP would receive 580 2016 Dodge Chargers shipments.
In 2017, it was announced that CHP would start using Chevrolet Tahoe PPV for some rural and resident posts. This is because of their ability to carry a larger "basic burden" than normal problem equipment, equipment that may be available only in some cars, and/or not taken by patrol cars altogether, in a more urban environment.
Planes
CHP uses helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. In 2017 the fleet consists of:
- 15 Airbus Helicopters (Eurocopter) AS350B3 Squirrels
- 11 Cessna T206H Turbo Stationairs
- 4 Gippsaero GA8 TC-320 Airvans
- 2 Hughes (MD500) 369Ds
- 1 Cessna 182S Skylane
- 1 Raytheon (Beechcraft) B300 Super King Air
Rogue Officers
George Gwaltney
A former officer from Barstow, was convicted on May 10, 1984, in federal court, for the rape and murder of a 23-year-old Robin Bishop on January 11, 1982. After his conviction, Gwaltney was then sentenced to 90 years. , eligible for parole after serving for at least 30 years. Gwaltney died in federal custody of a heart attack.
Craig Peyer
A former officer from Poway, serving a life-long 25-year prison term for the ongoing strangulation and murder of 20-year-old Knott Ways on December 27, 1986. After he was killed, Knott's body was thrown off an abandoned highway bridge. Peyer was convicted of first-degree murder in 1988. Although he has maintained innocence ever since, Peyer has been consistently denied parole. In 2004 the parole board offered Peyer a chance to prove that he was innocent by providing a DNA sample to compare with a drop of blood found in Cara shoes, using a modern DNA profile. Peyer refused to give an example, or explained why he refused to do so.
Media reference
- CHiPs was a fictional television drama show (1977-1983) about CHP, and CHP helped in the 1955 Highway Patrol TV show starring Broderick Crawford. Also the TV series CHiPs is made into a modern television movie called CHiPs '99 . The comedy comedy version of this show has been released in 2017 ( CHiPS ) but has not been supported by CHP at all.
- Former Commissioner of the CHP, Maury Hannigan is the host of the syndicated TV series
, which aired in the mid to late 1990s. The event features not only CHP, but also the State of Minnesota Patrol, Nevada Highway Patrol, Alaska State Force, the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Rhode Island State Police, the Massachusetts State Police, the West Virginia State Police and many other state police parts and bodies of highway patrols in the United States, and in one episode, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. The series features selected stories from state police and road patrol officers from across North America that place themselves at great risk to catch those who incite crimes on their highways. - CHIPs (film) Also a movie published in 2017 and created by Dax Shepard Director based throughout Redding area in Northern California.
Program
Host CHP or partners with various programs for public safety education and community engagement.
Youth Program
- Start Smart-classes for new driver candidates and teenagers
- Every 15 Minutes - a two-day drunken driving presentation for high school students
- Impact Teen Drivers - nonprofit against distracting teenagers who partner with CHP
- Make the Right Substitution - aimed at educating children ages 11 to 14 about drugs and peer pressure
- Be An Explorer - law enforcement exploration program for teenagers
- Sober Graduation - promotes quiet ride and use of designated driver for teenagers
- Red Ribbon Week - a week in October dedicated to education about the dangers of illicit drugs for students of all ages
Theft and Vehicle Theft Program
- 10851 Award for Superior Efforts in Vehicle Theft Restoration. CHP developed the 10851 Awards Program to recognize the superior efforts made by CHP and the allied law enforcement personnel who have met the criteria determined against the reduction of the crime of stolen vehicles. This includes actual arrests made against suspects accused of California Vehicle Code Section 10851 - Vehicle Theft. CHP, together with the California State Car Association, presented about 2,009 awards in 1995 to more than 170 allied agencies participating in the 10851 Awards Program.
Other Programs
- The Road Safety Corridor Program - promoting high-accident proneness
- The Senior Volunteer Program - senior citizens can help in the community
- The Designated Drivers Program Program to reduce drunk driving incidents through the use of designated drivers
- Explorer Program - Youth ages 16-21 can volunteer at local events and assist officers during the trip.
The origin of the name California Highway Patrol
When CHP is formed, there is a discussion of what these new agents are called. The consensus was for the name "California Highway Patrol". The American Automobile Association (AAA) is a private organization that provides, among other things, roadside assistance to its members. At that time, AAA had a fleet of trucks patrolling the streets so they could help their members. These trucks carry a sign that says "Highway Patrol". The CHP organizers decided that we should contact AAA to see if they would reject the country using this name. AAA considers the idea, and gives their approval.
See also
- Highway patrol
- List of law enforcement agencies in California
- Country patrol
- State police
References
Further reading
- Crane, Bob, California Golden Chronicle Patrol Association 1920-1970 , (Sacramento, California: California Association of Highway Patrolmen, 1970).
External links
- Official website
- CHP Traffic Incident Information Page
- CHP recruitment site
- The California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP) website
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