The Oakland Area Office serves both Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, and works in the communities of Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, San Pablo, and Pinole, as well as the unincorporated communities of North Richmond, Bayview-Montalvin, Rollingwood, East Richmond Heights, and Arlington Heights. The California Highway Patrol is the primary law enforcement agency for the freeways a
nd highways of the State of California. In addition, the CHP is also responsible for all State-owned facilities and properties. The CHP also provides traffic enforcement services and works closely with the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office to provide general law enforcement to the unincorporated communities of Contra Costa County. CHP also provides assistance to other law enforcement agencies as needed. 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.
