The California Highway Patrol was created in 1929 to provide uniform traffic law enforcement throughout the state. Assuring the safe, convenient and efficient transportation of people and goods on our highway system is still our primary purpose.

In October 1947, the Department of the California Highway Patrol was established and the position of commissioner was created to head the new Department. The span of enforcement responsibility has expanded dramatically and the CHP has continued to grow and change.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) provides safety, service, and security on California roads. Find out about their mission, services, and contact information.

California Highway Patrol, Susanville Area is located within Lassen County in the high desert region of Northeastern California. It is surrounded by miles of high desert terrain, rolling hills, tree covered mountains, and many mountain lakes.

The California Highway Patrol's (CHP) Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Program was established in 1978. The severity and intricacy of traffic collisions dictated the need for more intensive investigations to determine subtle collision and injury causes.

Capitol Protection Section (CPS) is the largest of the six commands assigned to Protective Services Division (PSD) and is also the largest field command in the California Highway Patrol.

Office of Air Operations programs include: Chief Helicopter Pilot Responsible for establishing pilot eligibility list, conducting, coordinating, and overseeing initial and recurrent pilot training, and annual pilot evaluations.

Section 2400(g) of the California Vehicle Code gives the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) the authority and responsibility to develop a program to protect state employees.

The California Highway Patrol's Explorer Program is designed for young men and women, 15 to 20 years of age, allowing them to develop the skills and knowledge needed to serve the people of California through discipline and a commitment to serving their community.

Notify CHP; News & Alerts; ... The areas of patrol and collision investigation responsibility include approximately 72 miles of State-Route108, 56 miles of State-Route 120, 37 miles of State-Route 49, 19 miles of State-Route 132, and approximately 2,859 miles of graded national forest roads. Additionally, Sonora Area CHP officers patrol ...