CHP’s history
A detailed timeline in the museum includes photos and cut-outs of cars, tools and people…
The CHP Commercial Section
The CHP Commercial Section supports commerce on California’s highways through inspections and service.
Motorcycles: The Workhorse of the CHP
The California Highway Patrol is known worldwide as professionalism on two wheels. In 1929, all…
CHP serves important functions in the air
CHP serves important functions in the air, from enforcement to rescues, using both fixed-wing aircraft…
Squads from around the state
The museum features many photos of squads from around the state who all played a…
1934 Harley-Davidson
This 1934 Harley-Davidson represents the long history of motorcycles in the CHP. This one includes…
Officers killed in the line of duty
Officers killed in the line of duty are honored in a memorial with their stories…
Homer Garrott
Homer Garrott was the first African-American CHP officer. He later went on to become a…
Women’s Traffic Officer Project (WTOP)
The Women’s Traffic Officer Project (WTOP) started in 1974. Since then, women have become an…