By Joanna Putman
Police1
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol has reached a significant milestone in its recruitment efforts, officially surpassing a 2022 goal of hiring over 1,000 officers, according to a news release.
At a ceremony held at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento, 121 new officers were sworn in, marking the largest graduating class since June 2022, according to the report. These officers will soon report to one of the CHP’s 102 Area offices across the state, bolstering public safety and community service efforts statewide.
“This milestone represents more than filling slots,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said. “Each of these officers embodies a commitment to public service and peacekeeping. Their dedication makes California safer for everyone.”
The success follows the launch of the CHP’s multi-year recruitment campaign in June 2022. In 2024 alone, over 21,000 applications were submitted in the first ten months, a 29% increase from the previous year’s total. To accommodate this surge, the CHP Academy currently runs three concurrent cadet classes, with over 250 cadets in training and a new class of 160 set to begin on December 1, according to the report.
“By surpassing our recruitment goal, we’re adding highly trained, dedicated officers ready to address the evolving needs of California communities,” CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said.
