highway patrol
Americannoun
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a state law-enforcement organization whose officers safeguard the highways.
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a law-enforcement officer or group of officers assigned to patrol a highway.
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Wednesday, according to April Elliott, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol, which first responded to the call about the animal.
From Los Angeles Times
California Highway Patrol officers responded to a car crash in the area of 126th Street and Mona Boulevard in the South L.A. community shortly after 7 a.m., according to department spokesperson Sgt.
From Los Angeles Times
In July 2024, Addison was arrested when a California Highway Patrol officer found him sleeping behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce that was blocking traffic near Los Angeles International Airport.
From Los Angeles Times
The California Highway Patrol received a call around 3:18 a.m. about the crash, which occurred at the Los Feliz Boulevard off-ramp.
From Los Angeles Times
The California Highway Patrol is among those exempted, while city and county agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department, must comply.
From Los Angeles Times
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