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There's a story behind every badge. What led you or your family member to apply to the California Highway Patrol? Every story is uniquely interesting. Listen to this interview with Officer T. Thornton #22305 as he shares what led him to join the CHP. Do you dream of becoming a CHP officer? Or is it more like, "not in your wildest dreams would I ever do that." Reconsider... and apply today at www.chpcareers.com.

The #californiahighwaypatrol is hiring. NO EXPERIENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT IS NECESSARY TO BECOME AN OFFICER FOR THE CHP. To learn more, go to www.chpcareers.com. #applytoday #itsthatsimple #noregrets #eastlosangeles #statewide #agency #applyonline #bestcareer #pension #medicalbenefits #dentalbenefits #chpofficer #cops #wehelp #wearrest #wegohome #communityengagement #communityservice #givingback #chpcares #freewaypursuit #pursuitshappen

Are you 14 to 20 years of age, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0? We are now accepting applications for youth who would like to volunteer as an Explorer for @chp_eastlosangeles. Email Officer A. Briano at [email protected] for further details or to request an application. #eastlosangeles #lifeexperience #resumebuilder #CHPacademy #highsuccessrate #motivated #dedicated #goodpeopleneeded #csla #studentlife #extracurricular #activities #allwalksoflife #dontpassthisup #greatopportunity #applytoday #firststeps #noexperienceneeded #preparedforlife #getready #to #dogreatthings #communityengagement #thinbluelinefamily #femaleofficer #explorerpost535

East Los Angeles Area Captain M. Gill presented Officer C. Posada #14473 with a certificate for 25 years of faithful service with the State of California. We all are grateful for Officer Posada's continued dedication & service. If you want an opportunity to be like Officer Posada and give back to your community, then one day earn a 25 Year Appreciation Certificate by the California Highway Patrol, you need to start by applying online at www.chpcareers.com. #congratulations #hardworkpaysoff #ELA2 #chpveteran #topdog #bestofthebest #roaddog #chpofficer #heartofgold #coronavirustimes #535strong #twentyfiveyears #thinbluelinefamily #bestcareerever #finishstrong

A day in the life of a CHP motor cop... video courtesy of @ps_5trophies. It's one of the perks that comes with being a CHP motor cop... CHiPs theme song music spontaneously plays on all enforcement stops. Are you ready to apply to the California Highway Patrol....and one day make a badass video as a CHP officer? Go to www.chpcareers.com to create your user profile and submit your online application today.

It's Wednesday somewhere... What type of career are you in pursuit of? Tired of the "same old, same old" routine day? Have you found your passion in life? Do you want to be trained by the best, and receive a steady paycheck while being trained? The California Highway Patrol is as diverse as the communities we serve, and we are now hiring. Join us. To learn more, go to www.chpcareers.com, and apply today. ... For non-uniformed careers, go to www.jobs.ca.gov, and use the advanced search option to receive a list of available careers within the California Highway Patrol. (i.e. Motor Carrier, Auto Technician, Office Technician, Public Safety Dispatcher... the list goes on.) #itsthatsimple

The East Los Angeles Area is saddened to report the death of retired Officer E. Billy Granados, ID 12825. Officer Granados passed away on December 24, 2020 at the age of 57. Officer Granados entered the CHP Academy in May, 1989, and after graduation, his first assignment was to the Santa Fe Springs Area. As an officer, he worked in the Los Angeles Communications Center and the East Los Angeles Area until his retirement in June, 2015. Officer Granados is survived by his wife... and four children. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Inquires may be directed to Public Information Officer G. Jojola via email, [email protected]. #angelwarrior #RIP #BillyG #12825 #neverforgotten #smartestguy #youlleverknow #YODA #eastlosangeles

After 30 years of dedicated service, we congratulate Sergeant Louis Borunda, #12772, on his well deserved retirement. Sergeant Borunda entered the California Highway Patrol Academy with CTC 1-89, and upon graduation, reported to the East Los Angeles Area. Within his first six months, Sergeant Borunda earned his 10851 pin, and continued earning a reputation for being a hard charger. As an officer, he was a true "road dawg," and became a highly respected FTO. After a brief as...signment with a local P.D., he returned to the CHP in 1998 and was assigned to the Central Los Angeles Area. He then traveled to the Baldwin Park Area in 1999. On January 1, 2019, he promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred "back to where it all began in East L.A.". Sergeant Borunda has earned the respect of all members of the CHP family. We wish him continued success and happiness in his retirement. #californiahighwaypatrol #eastlosangeles #retirementday #chp #officer #sergeant #aarp #bestwishes #neverforget

It is with great respect & heavy hearts, we add the name of Officer A. Ornelas, #21685 to our @chp_eastlosangeles Memorial Wall. #californiahighwaypatrol #eow #thinbluelinefamily #officerornelas @chpantelopevalley #RIP #neverforgotten

It is with great respect & heavy hearts, we add the name of Officer A. Ornelas, #21685 to our @chp_eastlosangeles Memorial Wall. #californiahighwaypatrol #eow #thinbluelinefamily #officerornelas @chpantelopevalley #RIP #neverforgotten

IN MEMORIAM: East Los Angeles Area Office E.O.W. Tuesday, December 24, 1963 Officer Merle E. DeWitt, #534, was on his way home from holiday patrol duty when his motorcycle collided with an out-of-control car on the Santa Ana Freeway. The car, driven by an airman stationed at Edwards Air Force Base, hit the center divider, spun out, hit another vehicle and then crashed into DeWitt's motorcycle. ... The 50-year-old patrolman, the 20-year-old driver and his 21-year-old passenger were all killed instantly. Officer DeWitt was a 21-year veteran of the CHP. WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

October is #breastcancerawareness month. To all cancer fighters & survivors, & affected family members, we thank you for your courage & strength to carry on.

We congratulate Officer E. Arroyo #22269 who recently completed the CHP Motor Training Academy and earned his boots. We are proud of him, & wish him much success as he continues representing ELA on two-wheels. On the left is ELA Motor Sgt. J. Lopez #18984, & on the right is CMTO R. Silva #19056. Be safe brother. Apply today at www.chpcareers.com to become an officer for the CHP. After you complete your first year, you can apply to the CHP Motor Training Academy.

Every day, California Highway Patrol officers respond to vehicle crashes, conduct enforcement stops, & provide traffic safety education through community events & enforcement. We also do a lot of prep work behind the scenes that most never see. This includes pre-patrol checks, paperwork, range practice, returning patrol vehicle keys to the key board, post-patrol checks, & so much more. If you're interested in becoming a CHP officer, go to www.chpcareers.com to understand the application process, salary & benefits, & answers to frequent questions.

Click on the pictures in this post to understand the application process to become an officer for the CHP. There is a reason the California Highway Patrol is regarded as one of the top law enforcement agencies in the nation. At the California Highway Patrol we set a very high standard. Our job is critical and we take an oath to stand for something bigger than ourselves to provide safety, service and security to all the citizens and visitors of our state. It is this same co...urage and honor of duty we seek from new recruits. We are husbands, mothers, daughters, athletes, military But there is one thing we all have in common we make a difference. We strive to be the best. The average career just won’t do. We are made for more. Are you? By joining the best of the best, you will have a chance to make a dramatic difference every day. It is never the same day twice. A career with the CHP will give you more than you ever thought possible. More purpose. More opportunity. More satisfaction. Go to www.chpcareers.com and apply today.

This is Child Passenger Safety Week -- we need your help in spreading the message of keeping children SAFER & away from DANGER by checking to make sure they are PROPERLY secured. Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children age 13 and under. The CHP, which works every day to help prevent those deaths, is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to promote Child Passenger Safety Week. In 2017, NHTSA data showed that 37 percent ...of the children killed in car crashes were unrestrained, & almost 60 percent of children’s safety seats ARE USED INCORRECTLY. Useful information about the proper seat choice and installation tips are available at https://www.chp.ca.gov/Programs-Servic//Child-Safety-Seats. California law requires that all children under 8 years of age be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat in the BACK SEAT of a vehicle. Children under 2 years of age must ride in a rear-facing car seat in the back seat. Children who are at least 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall should continue to ride in the back seat in either a safety seat, such as a booster seat, or lap/shoulder belt. Children should be kept in an appropriate child seat until they reach the upper height and weight recommended by the car seat manufacturer. DRIVERS are responsible for ensuring that children and adults in their car are safely secured in the correct safety seat or seat belt on every ride, every time. ###

Today is #NationalPoliceWomanDay! We salute all the female law enforcement officers, deputies, and troopers. Thank you for your dedication and professionalism. A special thank you to our female California Highway Patrol officers & support staff.

Excerpt from Tessa Robinson, Managing Editor for We Are The Mighty: We all remember exactly where we were when we heard the news of a terrorist attack on that beautiful, clear Tuesday morning in September. But what I can't remember is the night before. I don't remember September 10, 2001. Who I called. What I said. How I spoke to or treated the people I love the most. I can't remember how I felt that night, or how I made others feel. While the rest of the world will remember ...9/11 - as we all should - I seem to always spend more time reflecting about 9/10. I'll spend today and tonight in deep reflection -- hoping that the mommies made time for one more story, the daddies had patience for one more hug. I pray that couples went to sleep holding hands instead of onto arguments or petty fights. I'll hope that friends found words of forgiveness and that the children too busy to call their parents made time. Today, I think of the hundreds of people who packed suitcases, briefcases, even diaper bags thinking that "tomorrow" would be just another day. Today, I'll spend a little extra time practicing gratitude, being intentional with my children and offering more words of support, tenderness and empathy. I hope you'll join me. In a time of such great divisiveness of our country, let us take today to remember that we are better United. We are stronger as humans, as brothers and sisters, and as Americans, when we can find tolerance, kindness, mercy and love. Let the heroes of 9/11 -- and their unfinished stories on 9/10 -- remind us that tomorrow is never "just another day."

TRAFFIC SAFETY SHOULD NEVER TAKE A HOLIDAY SACRAMENTO, Calif. Labor Day typically marks the end of the summer travel period, but 2020 has been anything but typical. Although many Californians may forego the long weekend road trip this year for a staycation, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will still implement its Labor Day Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP). The CHP advises all drivers to take precautions that keep themselves safe behind the wheel and protect others suc...h as buckling up, avoiding distractions, adhering to a safe and legal speed, and never driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Last year during the Labor Day holiday weekend, 45 people were killed in crashes throughout California. Nearly three-quarters of all the vehicle occupants killed within CHP jurisdiction were not wearing a seat belt. In addition, the CHP made more than 1,000 arrests for driving under the influence during the 78-hour enforcement effort in 2019. Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence is extremely dangerous, not only to the person driving but to everyone on the road with them, said CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley. If you travel this holiday weekend, make smart decisions and drive to arrive. To help keep California’s roadways safe and assist motorists this weekend, all available CHP officers will be on patrol for the MEP, which begins at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, September 4, and continues through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 7. This year, in addition to the MEP, the Office of Community Outreach and Media Relations produced a powerful public service announcement on the devastating impact driving under the influence had on a CHP officer and his family. You can watch the documentary called Falling here: www.chp.social Over the past few years, the CHP increased its training efforts to detect impaired drivers. All CHP officers and sergeants have received additional training in the detection of impaired drivers. California also has the highest number of personnel trained as Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) in the nation. For the Labor Day MEP, DREs will be on duty throughout the state. The CHP also reminds Californians to take safety precautions recommended by the California Department of Public Health to protect themselves, their families, and others from COVID-19 including physical distancing, wearing a face-covering if you go out in public, washing your hands for 20 seconds, and remaining at home if you become sick. The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. ###

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March 18, 2019: This was DAY 1 of break-in at #ELA for 19 new officers who recently graduated the @chp_academy, & were fortunate to receive assignments to the East Los Angeles Area Office. Most unique about that day were the number of group pictures we took. There's a reason for everything. Today, August 30, 2020, a year has passed since we learned one of our brothers made a decision that we wish was never made. Each day & night, our officers rise up to the challenge of help...ing others in need. The California Highway Patrol's mission is to provide the HIGHEST level of safety, service & security. We continually rise up to meet new challenges. The challenge of helping those suffering from depression can be difficult, but it is not impossible. The Guerra family reminded us that a strong Marine Corps veteran gifted with the biggest smile & sense of humor can be derailed from the realization of hope. On behalf of the Guerra family, we rise up to the challenge, and encourage anyone quietly losing hope to ask for help. Call 1-800-273-8255 or text 838255. Assistance is available 24/7. #californiahighwaypatrol #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #suicide #selfcare #suicideawarness #love #selflove #loveyourself #youarenotalone #bekind #covid #eastlosangeles #breakin #pushups #535strong #motivated #dedicated #weareinthistogether #itwillgetbetter #hope #wewillneverforget

The CHP prides itself in going the extra mile to provide the highest quality of safety, service, and security... we always have, and we always will. Our office recently received a lengthy letter from an individual describing "life-saving" actions of a CHP motor officer from an incident that occurred in 2011. Our office also recently received a direct message through our Instagram page from an individual describing the positive impression one of our officers left with her a...fter a traffic enforcement stop. This enforcement stop occurred within the last few weeks. The PRIDE we share in doing our job, wearing the tan uniform, representing EAST LA, is strengthened by the actions & decisions made by our brothers & sisters. To the motor officer who assisted Amy back in 2011 on the I-10 freeway, and to Officer M. Albert #22287 -- thank you for representing our badge.