SACRAMENTO – It is not often that people get to see the work that a California Highway Patrol (CHP) dispatcher does, day in and day out. Anyone who has ever called a CHP dispatch center has heard it, but most never see it. “CHP dispatchers are unique individuals who can essentially bottle and cap their […]
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Traffic Stop: Real Or Fake Cop Pulling You Over?
A woman in Riverside County is thankful she trusted her gut instincts and called 911. A man in an unmarked car with flashing lights tried to get her to pull over as she drove on Interstate 10 on May 22. She felt uneasy, picked up her phone, took some pictures and called a CHP Public […]
A Sharp Swat for “Swatting” – AB 47 Increases Penalties For False Calls to 911
When seconds can mean the difference between life or death, there is no room for error and no room for pranks. Emergency response is serious business, but a growing group of reckless pranksters is taking pride and pleasure in detracting emergency dispatchers and responders from what could be the next dire emergency by phoning in […]
Flashing Lights: When You Are Being Pulled Over
Recently a Bakersfield woman being pulled over by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer, expressed concern about coming to a stop in a rural, dimly lit location. She reportedly drove 3 miles in an attempt to find a well-lit area before finally pulling over. There is no question flashing lights behind you, and meant for […]
