West Sacramento, CA…The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will swear in 126 new officers during a graduation ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. Throughout 28 weeks of training, these men and women have been preparing to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to the people of California. Following Friday’s graduation ceremony, the new officers will serve in communities throughout the state.

WHO: Brian Kelly, Secretary, California State Transportation Agency Joe Farrow, Commissioner, California Highway Patrol
Family and friends of graduating CHP cadets

WHEN: Friday, March 3, 2017. Cadet inspection is at 9 a.m., followed by the graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium

WHERE: CHP Academy, 3500 Reed Avenue, West Sacramento

VISUALS: Following the ceremony, family members pin badges on the newly sworn officers