California Highway Patrol officers have been providing security for former Vice President Kamala Harris during her nationwide book tour, according to reports that emerged Tuesday.

The security arrangement involves state law enforcement personnel accompanying Harris as she travels to promote her book across the country. The California Highway Patrol typically provides protection for high-ranking state officials and visiting dignitaries.

As a former vice president, Harris is entitled to certain security protections, though the specific arrangements and funding sources for such details can vary depending on the nature of the activities and travel involved.

The revelation about the security arrangement has drawn attention to questions about the appropriate use of state resources for former federal officials' private activities. State agencies routinely make decisions about security provisions based on threat assessments and other factors.

Harris served as Vice President from January 2021 to January 2025 and previously served as a U.S. Senator from California and as the state's Attorney General.