CHP - Monterey

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

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

10/15/2026

10/13/2026

Today, we will honor and remember Officer Brian Liles.

The California Highway Patrol invites you to join us at
11:00AM for the livestream of Officer Liles' memorial service in Visalia as we come together to honor his life, service, and sacrifice.

Watch the Memorial Service live: https://bit.ly/4y88doW

10/12/2026

Tomorrow, we will honor and remember Officer Brian Liles.

The California Highway Patrol invites you to join us at 11:00AM for the livestream of Officer Liles’ memorial service in Visalia as we come together to honor his life, service, and sacrifice.

Watch the Memorial Service live: https://bit.ly/4y88doW

10/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

California Highway Patrol stands with those affected by breast cancer, including survivors, those currently fighting, caregivers, families, and loved ones.

Throughout the month, you may notice CHP officers wearing a breast cancer awareness pin on their uniforms; a small symbol of support for those affected by this disease.

Breast cancer can impact anyone. Early detection can make a difference, so take the time to know your risk, schedule recommended screenings, and encourage the people you love to do the same.

Together, we can raise awareness, show support, and remind those facing breast cancer that they are never alone. 💗