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# 6.3 - Transfer Policy

California Highway Patrol | Standard Operating Procedures

Transfers to the California Highway Patrol **must go through Chain of Command and Heads** **depending on who is transferring.**

If someone that is the equivalent of **CHP Lieutenant** or below, they will **lose 1 rank** and will need to follow the guidelines that are stated in our SOP of what certifications they can keep with pay grade assigned upon transfer.

When any **Head from BPD** may request a transfer to CHP they **may be eligible for Lieutenant**.

**They will only receive Lieutenant if a Vote passes within the Head’s team.**

**Blacklists** may be issued by a member of the Office of the Assistant Commissioner+, Chief's can also issue blacklists with the Approval of their Assistant Commissioner or a member of the Commissioner's Office provided they have a legitimate reason to believe that they would not be up to CHP standards and have the ability to act in a mature, respectful and professional manner.