CHiP

The California Highway Patrol: Safety, Service, Security, and Community Engagement

Since the inception of the California Highway Patrol in 1929, its motto has been “Safety, Service, and Security.”  And yet, most California citizens do not know exactly what this means. Security Let’s start with the security element.  The CHP has the responsibility for investigating all crimes that occur on state property, and protection of state buildings and assets like the capitol building and bridges like the Golden Gate and Vincent Thomas Bridge. The CHP Judicial Protection Section protects the justices of the California Supreme Court and Appellate Court.  The CHP works in tandem with the Secret Service to provide the