CHiPs
Who are Ponch and Jon? Between 1977 and 1983, the television series CHiPs aired on…
Newhall Incident (Part 1)
How was the future of law enforcement changed in just four and a half minutes…
Newhall Incident (Part 2)
Why are there five badges for the four Newhall officers? Many years after the tragic…
Routine Stops
What is routine about routine stops? The quick answer is nothing. Each time a CHP…
A Faded Uniform
What gives this faded, wrinkled uniform a place of honor in the CHP Museum? This…
Badges
CHP badges look very much like they did even before the CHP was formed as…
History of Motor Vehicles
This history of motor vehicles shows the evolution of the CHP’s diverse enforcement roles.
Early CHP Uniforms
Early CHP uniforms were similar to military style uniforms, and changes reflected the dynamic roles…
The Dodge Polara
The Dodge Polara was one of the all-time favorite patrol cars, shown here with an…
CHP’s history
A detailed timeline in the museum includes photos and cut-outs of cars, tools and people…