California Highway Patrol
Highway Law Enforcement

CHP

California Highway Patrol

Freeway enforcement, collisions, dangerous driving, pursuits, and roadway safety across Southern California.

PathAdvanced Progression
EligibilityAt least 30 continuous days in LAPD or LASD, plus CHP applications must be open.
Is This For Me?

Who should choose CHP?

Choose CHP if your favorite law-enforcement scenes are traffic-heavy and you enjoy freeway enforcement, collision response, and roadway safety.

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Traffic Enforcement

Traffic Enforcement

Focus on dangerous driving, speed enforcement, vehicle contacts, and freeway safety.

Collision Response

Collision Response

Manage crashes, lanes, hazards, investigations, and coordination with LAFD.

Pursuits & Roadway Incidents

Pursuits & Roadway Incidents

Handle fast-moving vehicle incidents while keeping public safety and communication central.

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