California Highway Patrol
Law EnforcementCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The California Highway Patrol is a statewide public safety agency in California focused on safety, service, and security on the state's roadways and critical infrastructure. It provides emergency response, supports large-scale events, and ensures the safe movement of people and goods, while serving as the operational backbone for the department. Through a professional, statewide workforce, the CHP brings together uniformed and civilian staff to keep California moving safely. Headquartered in Sacramento, the agency maintains a sizable presence across the state and employs a large workforce to support both field operations and administrative functions. Its activities span area offices, communications centers, commercial vehicle enforcement facilities, air operations, investigations, training and professional development, community outreach and safety programs, and statewide administrative and technical units that sustain operations, technology, facilities, fleet, and personnel. As a law enforcement organization, the CHP collaborates with diverse communities to uphold public safety and facilitate the orderly movement of people and goods on state roadways.