CHP - Indio

CHP - Indio This is the official CHP Indio Area Facebook account. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For questions call CHP Indio at (760) 772-5300

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is dedicated to providing Safety, Service, and Security to California citizens and everyone who uses the thousands of miles of our state’s roadways. Each CHP employee is dedicated to ensuring you get home safely, that quality services are provided to you when you need it, and that you feel safe and secure as you travel throughout our great state. As the seventh

largest law enforcement agency in the nation, the Department will continue its primary responsibility to anticipate and respond to the needs of the public which it serves. As the state continues to change and grow, so will the CHP’s promise to look to new and innovative ways to secure your safety as you travel for business or pleasure.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will deploy a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) focused on impaired driving...
06/19/2026

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will deploy a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) focused on impaired driving from 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, through 6 a.m. Sunday, June 21. To maintain a highly visible enforcement presence, all uniformed CHP personnel statewide, regardless of rank, will conduct traffic enforcement on California roadways.

Be responsible and never drive while impaired!

Alert 🚨 This morning a crash occurred on State Route 86 northbound, north of 50th Ave. As a result of the crash a tract...
06/11/2026

Alert 🚨

This morning a crash occurred on State Route 86 northbound, north of 50th Ave. As a result of the crash a tractor trailer combination caught fire. Officers are on scene investigating the crash. The roadway was shut down at 50th Ave. Alternate routes include Tyler Street or 50th Ave. to Grapefruit Boulevard.

The CHP is working to reopen the roadway as soon as possible.

If you are interested in the career to help keep the roadways safe, visit us online at www.CHPmadeforemore.com

📸: Ofc. Perez

CHP Indio had the privilege of attending two events yesterday where our officers provided life saving information about ...
05/01/2026

CHP Indio had the privilege of attending two events yesterday where our officers provided life saving information about car seat and seatbelt safety. A special thank you to the Desert Recreating District and The La Quinta Boys and Girls Club for hosting us!

If you’d like to learn more about car seat and seatbelt safety call our office at (760) 772-5300. Schedule your appointment today to have your car seat checked or installed by a certified Child Passenger Safety technician.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This morning, Officer Lopez and Officer Hawkins conducted a traffic stop on a Jeep Grand Cherokee for expired registrati...
04/30/2026

This morning, Officer Lopez and Officer Hawkins conducted a traffic stop on a Jeep Grand Cherokee for expired registration. During the stop, they recovered one stolen firearm and two additional unregistered fi****ms.

Excellent work getting these guns off the street.

If you’re interested in a career with the CHP visit us online at www.CHPmadeformore.com

The Indio Area experienced another year of Coachella and Stagecoach! We want to thank all the surrounding CHP areas and...
04/28/2026

The Indio Area experienced another year of Coachella and Stagecoach! We want to thank all the surrounding CHP areas and personnel that helped us manage these massive events! We appreciate your assistance and we will see you again next year!








Maximum Enforcement Period is in effect beginning today (4/28) 6:00am to (4/29) 5:59am. Slow down and drive safe!
04/28/2026

Maximum Enforcement Period is in effect beginning today (4/28) 6:00am to (4/29) 5:59am. Slow down and drive safe!

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we proudly recognized the best of our unseen heroes. Our Indio Dis...
04/20/2026

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we proudly recognized the best of our unseen heroes. Our Indio Dispatchers showed their spirit all week long while continuing to support officers and serve the community behind the headset.

Thank you, Dispatch! We hear you, we see you, we appreciate you.

If you’d like to join the CHP, visit us online at www.CHPmadeformore.com

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators week, we recognize the calm voices behind the chaos.CHP Public Safety Op...
04/13/2026

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators week, we recognize the calm voices behind the chaos.

CHP Public Safety Operators and Dispatchers are the first to respond, answering the call in moments of crisis, gathering critical information, and ensuring help gets where it’s needed.

Their work is often unseen, but never unfelt. Every call answered is a life touched, a situation stabilized, and a community made safer.

Thank you to the dedicated professionals who serve with compassion, precision, and unwavering commitment, day and night!

CHP Indio proudly recognizes the hard working dispatchers assigned to the Indio Dispatch Center.

Address

79650 Varner Road
Indio, CA
92203

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17607725300

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