2720 Dept of the California Highway Patrol
Major Program Changes
  • Patrol Staffing Augmentation - The Budget includes $17.5 million and 88.9 positions for additional CHP uniformed and nonuniformed positions throughout the state. The request will result in 120 new officers and 41 new support staff by the end of the year.

  • Headquarters Consolidation - The Budget includes $8.3 million ($5.5 million one-time, $2.8 million on-going) to relocate due to expiring leases in the Sacramento Area.

  • Motor Carrier Safety Program - The Budget includes $7.7 million and 67.9 positions for the Biennial Inspection of Terminals Program to ensure timely completion of safety inspections of commercial truck fleets to improve highway safety.