CHP - Mojave

10/21/2026

Weather Advisory!

Rain is moving in. Flooded roads are extremely dangerous—just a few inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.

Key reminders:
• Slow down and increase following distance
• Turn headlights on when wipers are in use
• Turn Around, Don’t Drown — never drive through flooded roadways

Stay off the roads if you can. If you must travel, use caution and check Caltrans Quickmap for road closures. As always, drive safe Eastern Kern County.

10/08/2026

🎙️ EPISODE 16 AVAILABLE NOW 🎙️

We’re joined by CHP Deputy Commissioner Ezery Beauchamp for a conversation filled with leadership, service, and plenty of personality.

Known for his charisma, humor, and genuine passion for the CHP, Deputy Commissioner Beauchamp gives us a look at the person behind the badge and the experiences that have shaped his approach to leadership.

🎧 Behind the Badge gives listeners an inside look at the people and programs that make the CHP one of the nation’s leading law enforcement agencies.

👉 Watch or listen to “Behind the Badge,” now available on YouTube, Spotify, and iHeart Radio.

🔗Check the links in our Bio.

10/08/2026

Leadership means understanding the mission.

Assistant Commissioner Pinoli recently spent time alongside a dispatcher at the Inland Communication Center, experiencing firsthand the critical role our dispatchers play every day.

When someone calls for help, dispatchers are often the first voice they hear. They remain calm, gather critical information, coordinate resources, and help get the right people where they need to be.

For our leaders, understanding the people behind the mission matters. Taking the time to sit alongside employees and experience their work firsthand builds connection, perspective, and stronger leadership.

And for the public, remember, safe driving starts with you. Slow down, stay focused, put the phone down, and give emergency responders and roadside workers room to work.

Interested in serving your community? There is more than one way to answer the call. You can become a California Highway Patrol officer, or you can become the voice on the other end of the call as a CHP dispatcher.

Different roles. One mission: Safety, Service, and Security.

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10/07/2026

Happy National Coffee with a Cop Day!

Thank you once again to our wonderful partners at the Ridgecrest Police Department and Starbucks on South China Lake Boulevard for hosting Coffee with a Cop. It was great connecting with our community.

Until next time!

10/02/2026

This Maximum Enforcement Period is about more than enforcement. It’s about preventing the next tragedy.

From 6:00 p.m. October 2 through 5:59 a.m. October 3, your CHP of all ranks and assignments will be working throughout California, with a particular focus on identifying and removing impaired drivers from the road.

In 2017, CHP Officer Mark Latulippe’s family experienced a devastating loss caused by an impaired driver. Their story is told in the Emmy Award-winning CHP documentary Falling — a powerful reminder of why this work matters and what can happen when someone chooses to drive impaired.

This MEP is about preventing crashes, saving lives, and making sure more families make it home safely.

Drive sober and arrive alive!

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf0lAR99AbM

Sometimes the hardest stories to tell are the most important ones. ...

10/01/2026

Today, the California Highway Patrol gathered to honor the life and service of Officer Brian Liles, ID 19932.

With the ringing of the bell, we remember a brother in the CHP family whose dedication to serving others will never be forgotten. His name, his service, and his sacrifice remain a lasting part of our CHP family.

We honor his memory, stand with his loved ones, and carry forward the commitment to service that defined his life.

09/30/2026

Today at 10:30 a.m., members of the California Highway Patrol will come together to honor the life, service, and sacrifice of our fallen brother.

The Bell Toll Ceremony is a time to pause, remember, and pay tribute to a member of our CHP family who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving others. We invite you to join us virtually and stand with us as we honor his memory.

Watch the Bell Toll Ceremony live:

Brian Liles, End of Watch, September 30th, 2026 at 10:30 AM.

09/29/2026

It is with profound sadness that the California Highway Patrol announces the line-of-duty death of Officer Brian Liles of the Visalia Area.

On September 28, 2026, at approximately 5:11 p.m., CHP Motorcycle Officer Liles was involved in an on-duty traffic crash on State Route 99, just north of State Route 190 in Tipton. He sustained critical injuries and, despite lifesaving efforts, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Officer Liles, 44, served the people of California for more than 16 years. After graduating from the CHP Academy in 2010, he was assigned to the San Jose Area and later served in the Hayward and Fresno Areas before transferring to the Visalia Area in 2019.

Officer Liles is survived by his wife, two children, his parents, and two sisters.

The CHP extends its deepest condolences to Officer Liles' family, friends, loved ones, and all who served alongside him. His dedication to public service and commitment to protecting the people of California will not be forgotten.