CHP - Academy

09/04/2026

👮‍♂️For the cadets of CTC II-26, mastering a thorough search during methods of arrest training is a foundational requirement.

Training builds the muscle memory needed to locate concealed weapons and contraband under high-stress situations. This deliberate repetition eliminates complacency, establishes tactical discipline, and builds the instinctual vigilance required to ensure both officer and public safety.

Are you ready to build a foundation for success through diligence and discipline?
Visit CHPMadeForMore.com to apply.

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09/02/2026

08/27/2026

Setting the Pace 🏃

This morning’s air was filled with the steady sound of CTC I-26. Catching the class mid-cadence as they pushed through their morning run is a powerful reminder of the grit, discipline, and teamwork it takes to earn the badge. With every mile they conquer, that forward momentum just keeps building.

Keep that pace up CTC I-26!

08/24/2026

Building Unity Through Teamwork

These marching drills serve as the foundation for collective growth. The repetitive discipline builds esprit de corps and reinforces that individual actions impact the entire group. Drill also sharpens each cadet’s attention to detail, a critical trait to success in the Academy and on the road.

Do you have the cadence to march as a unified team? Visit CHPMadeForMore.com to apply.

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08/12/2026

A huge thank you to retired CHP Chief Scott MacGregor and the incredible team at Officers Give Hope for speaking to CTC I-26 and II-26! They delivered a powerful presentation on the importance of joining the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).

​Every day, patients battling blood cancer and severe blood disorders wait for a life-saving bone marrow transplant. A simple cheek swab is all it takes to find out if you are a life-saving match.
​We are proud to see our cadets stepping up to answer this call, and we encourage our community to do the same.

​Want to help?

Visit officersgivehope.org today to:
​🧬 Join the registry and see if you are a match.
​🤝 Learn how to host a registration drive in your community.

07/31/2026

Week three of CHP Academy Class II-26 is coming to an end. The foundation for every future officer starts in the classroom. 📖

Cadets completed a rigorous week of training, learning vital field strategies and safety protocols from the Enforcement Tactics Unit alongside essential legal codes from the Criminal Law Unit.

Think you have what it takes to pass our rigorous academics?
Visit CHPMadeForMore.com to apply.

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07/16/2026

PT pickup day for CTC II-26! 🏃‍♂️💦
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Yesterday marked “PT Pickup Day” when CTC II-26 was formerly introduced to our Physical Training Unit. Cadets were provided the gymnasium’s rules and regulations and followed along as Physical Training Unit staff demonstrated floor workout exercises. Over the next six months, these cadets and instructors will share early morning sunrises, grueling workouts, and the kind of shared sweat that builds a California Highway Patrol officer. The foundation starts here.

​Think you have the drive and determination to earn the badge? Visit CHPMadeForMore.com to apply.

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07/15/2026

Day One, Part II: The 26-Week Journey Begins for CTC II-26!
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On Monday morning, the cadets of Cadet Training Class (CTC) II-26 officially reported to the CHP Academy! 🚔✨
​Ahead of them is a rigorous 26-week journey of intensive physical training, demanding academics, and mental conditioning. It won't be easy, but the road to earning the badge and becoming a California Highway Patrol Officer starts right here, right now.

Think you have what it takes? Visit CHPMadeForMore.com to apply.