California Highway Patrol facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is a law enforcement agency of the state of California. The purpose of the CHP is to ensure safety and enforce traffic laws on all California highways and unincorporated areas within the state of California. The CHP promotes traffic safety by inspecting commercial vehicles, as well as inspecting and certifying school buses, ambulances, and other specialized vehicles.

Images for kids

The Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle replaced the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor in 2013.
Members of the CHP SWAT Team
California Highway Patrol Headquarters in Sacramento
CHP badge; this is for retired officer #11643. Active duty badges are exactly the same, with the "Retired" banner not applied.
A CHP Cessna 206 prepares to depart Meadows Field Airport, Bakersfield
A CHP Dodge Charger
A CHP Dodge Charger at the Sacramento Capitol Building
A motorcycle sergeant on the San Tomas Expressway near Benton Avenue in Santa Clara
California Highway Patrol cruiser on display at Public Safety Day in Lakewood
CHP AS 350 B3 in flight
California Highway Patrol 10851 Award Pin

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