California Reaches Goal of Recruiting 1,000 New Highway Patrol Officers

Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged the milestone, adding that more work needs to be done to improve the state’s public safety.  

California Highway Patrol Commissioner Sean Duryee shakes hands with a new officer during a graduation ceremony in Sacramento, Calif., on Nov. 15, 2024. California Highway Patrol

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) welcomed 121 new recruits, successfully surpassing its initial goal of recruiting 1,000 officers set in 2022, the agency said Nov. 15. 

“By surpassing our recruitment goal, we’re adding highly-trained, committed officers who are ready to make a positive impact and meet the evolving needs of California,” CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said in a statement. “We’re grateful for the dedication and passion these officers bring to their new roles.”