SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom on July 13 welcomed the newest graduates from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), marking significant progress towards meeting California’s CHP 1000 recruitment campaign.

“These new officers represent the best of California: Public servants dedicated to protecting our communities and making our neighborhoods safe. I thank these officers for their service on behalf of the people of California,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

This graduation marks the end of an intensive 26-week training, with the new officers being sworn in by CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee during a graduation ceremony at the West Sacramento CHP Academy.

These new officers will report to one of the 102 CHP Area offices throughout the state to begin serving the people of California. Following the launch of the CHP 1000 recruitment campaign and other recent recruitment efforts and hiring investments — including a new recruitment web series, “Cadets” — CHP reports increased numbers of cadets this year. California continues to see more applicants and recruits. With this class, a total of 409 officers have been added to CHP’s ranks in 2024, surpassing the total number of officers sworn in during 2023. Since the campaign began, 816 cadets have graduated as officers.

At the CHP Academy, cadet training starts with nobility in policing, leadership, professionalism and ethics, and cultural diversity. Cadets also receive instruction on mental illness response and crisis intervention techniques, among other core information related to their positions.