CHP - Monterey

10/26/2026

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Officer C. Underwood (ID 25349) on graduating from the CHP Academy!

Officer Underwood has officially begun his journey with the CHP Monterey Area office, and we’re excited to welcome him to the team. We wish him the best as he begins this new chapter serving the people of California! 👏

Interested in starting your own career with the California Highway Patrol? Learn more about opportunities to serve your community, make a difference, and join the CHP team today! chpmadeformore.com

10/26/2026

Interested in a rewarding career as a Public Safety Dispatcher?

The CHP Monterey Area Office is hosting a Dispatcher Hiring Seminar on October 28, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about a fast-paced, team-oriented career where you can make a real difference in public safety.

📌 Register now: [email protected]
Questions? CHPbethevoice.com

10/21/2026

🌧️ Rainy weather may be on the way! As we head into the rainy season, now is a good time to remember a few important driving tips:

🚗 Leave early to give yourself extra time to reach your destination.
🐢 Slow down and increase your following distance.
💡 Turn on your headlights to help improve visibility and make your vehicle more visible to others.

A little preparation goes a long way toward keeping everyone safe on the road. Rain or shine, drive safe and arrive alive!

10/19/2026

🚔 Under 21? Make the Right Choice.

Recently, one of our officers arrested a 19-year-old driver for DUI.

If you’re under 21, the message is simple: don’t drink and always stay sober behind the wheel.

Driving under the influence puts your life and the lives of others at risk. One bad decision can have lasting consequences.

Make responsible choices, stay sober, and never get behind the wheel impaired.

10/18/2026

🌧️ Rainy Season Reminder! 🚗

With the rainy season approaching, now is a great time to check your windshield wipers and replace them if they’re worn out. Good visibility is essential when driving in wet weather!

✅ Check your wiper blades for wear and tear.
✅ Replace them if they leave streaks or struggle to clear your windshield.
✅ Slow down and increase your following distance when roads are wet.

A little preparation now can make a big difference when the rain arrives. Stay safe out there!


🌧️ ¡Recordatorio de la temporada de lluvias! 🚗

Con la llegada de la temporada de lluvias, es un buen momento para revisar los limpiaparabrisas y reemplazarlos si están desgastados. ¡Una buena visibilidad es esencial al conducir bajo la lluvia!

✅ Revisa las escobillas de los limpiaparabrisas en busca de desgaste.
✅ Reemplázalas si dejan rayas o tienen dificultades para limpiar el parabrisas.
✅ Reduce la velocidad y aumenta la distancia de seguimiento cuando el pavimento esté mojado.

Un poco de preparación ahora puede marcar una gran diferencia cuando llegue la lluvia. ¡Mantente seguro!

10/17/2026

🚨 Today is National Move Over Day! 🚨

When you see flashing lights or a stopped emergency, tow, or roadside assistance vehicle, remember to Move Over and Slow Down. If it’s safe to do so, move over one lane. If you can’t, slow down and proceed with caution.

Our first responders and roadside workers put themselves at risk every day to help others. Let’s do our part to keep them safe. 💙

Move over. Slow down. Save lives.

10/17/2026

On October 16, 2026, just before 3:00 PM. deputies from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and Salinas PD Officers were dispatched to a possible stabbing along the 260 block of San Juan Grade Road in the unincorporated area of Salinas.

Deputies located a victim who was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Suspect information was broadcasted to our officers including a vehicle description. At about 4:00 PM, one of our officers spotted the vehicle, and a high-risk traffic stop was conducted in the city of Salinas, and the suspect was safely taken into custody.

10/16/2026

Congratulations to the CHP Academy’s newest graduates! ⭐

Today, 119 cadets graduated from the CHP Academy, including three local applicants! One of our officers, Officer Bhaurla, who recently transferred to another CHP office, was there to congratulate the graduates as they completed their training and earned their badges.

Are you a local applicant working toward becoming a CHP officer? If you haven’t attended our Applicant Preparation Program (APP) yet, contact our office to learn more and get started! We’re here to help you take the next step toward a rewarding career with the California Highway Patrol. 🚔

10/15/2026