On November 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Amanda L. Ray as the 16th Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol (CHP); the first woman to lead the Department of more than 11,000 members. Prior to her appointment to Commissioner, she served as the Deputy Commissioner and was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the CHP.

Before 1974, if women wanted to work for the California Highway Patrol, regulations said they could only work in non-officer jobs. But women challenged those regulations, and thanks to a federal ruling, the Women Traffic Officer Project (WTOP) was created.

2024年9月30日 · What you need to know: This year marks 50 years since women began serving in the California Highway Patrol. In 1974, the first women participated in the CHP cadet program, leading the way for many more women CHP officers to follow.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is proud to present the 2025 Women in Law Enforcement Conference! This year's conference will take place at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown.

2024年10月10日 · — This year marks a significant milestone for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as it celebrates 50 years since women first joined its ranks. In 1974, the Women Traffic Officer Program (WTOP) was introduced as a trial to assess the fitness and capability of women to serve as CHP officers.

2024年10月1日 · YREKA, Calif. -- California is celebrating the women who joined the California Highway Patrol in 1974. They were the first women to become part of the CHP Academy. They faced a lot of challenges and were even yelled at when they first arrived. It was a groundbreaking moment for women in law enforcement.

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly mark a historic milestone: 50 years since women first joined its ranks - paving the way for women in the Department.

2024年10月2日 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly mark a historic milestone: 50 years since women first joined its ranks – paving the way for women...

On November 17, 2020, Governor Newsom appointed Amanda L. Ray as the 16th Commissioner of the CHP, the first woman to lead the Department of more than 11,000 members. "Today, we celebrate the incredible women who broke barriers and made history by joining the ranks of the California Highway Patrol 50 years ago.

The Women’s Traffic Officer Project (WTOP) started in 1974. Since then, women have become an integral part of the CHP.