A dramatic high-speed chase unfolded on a California freeway with police in pursuit of carjackers who took over a series on vehicles, including a semi-truck. | NBC News

⚡️ Training for a career as a California Highway Patrol officer requires a great amount knowledge and confidence with the equipment we carry. Recently, cadets from CTC II-25 faced an intense component of their Academy training — exposure to the taser. This exposure helps cadets understands the powerful effects of the taser before carrying it in the field. From classroom instruction to field based scenarios, every moment at the Academy prepares our future officers to serve and protect California

The Academy is proud to present the newest officers of the California Highway Patrol. | CHP - Academy