Nestor Hernandez-Lopez sworn in to CHP
Nestor Hernandez-Lopez of Idyllwild, has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s Borrego Springs Area office. He was one of 128 graduates of the academy.
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Officer Hernandez-Lopez graduated from Hemet High School in 2008. He continued his education by obtaining an Associate of Arts degree in criminal justice from Southern New Hampshire University.
Before attending the CHP Academy, Officer Hernandez-Lopez worked as a server for La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Idyllwild.
At the CHP Academy, cadet training starts with nobility in policing, leadership, professionalism and ethics, and cultural diversity. Cadets receive instruction on mental illness response and crisis intervention techniques. The training covers vehicle patrol, crash investigation, first aid and the apprehension of suspected violators, including drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The cadets receive training in traffic control, report writing, recovery of stolen vehicles, assisting the motoring public, issuing citations, emergency scene management, and knowledge of the California vehicle code, penal code, and health and safety code.
