The California Highway Patrol, established in 1929, is a public agency that works towards the prevention of loss of lives, injuries and property damage. It also provides services for managing traffic and emergency incidents and protecting public and state assets. The agency operates more than 100 offices spread across eight divisions throughout the state. The California Highway Patrol maintains administrative, information management, enforcement, and planning and analysis divisions. In addition, it has personnel management and departmental training units. The agency also operates the Office of Legal Affairs, which is comprised of the legal coordination and analysis units. The California Highway Patrol maintains a presence in San Jose, Calif.
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Founded in 1974, the Alameda County General Services Agency, also known as GSA, offers support, architectural and building maintenance services for several county departments and other public agencies in California. The agency also provides engineering, construction and energy and hazardous materials management services. It operates a child care planning council that offers referral and educational services. In addition, the Alameda County General Services Agency offers project implementation and administration services. The agency has a technical services department that provides assistance in the development of space needs, as well as offers architectural planning and project management services. The Alameda County General Services Agency additionally provides personnel management and training-related services.
