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On February 3, 2023, Commissioner Sean Duryee was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as the 17th Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Commissioner Duryee is a 28-year veteran of the CHP.   

As the nation’s largest state police agency, the CHP is comprised of nearly 11,000 employees with an operational budget of approximately 3.2 billion dollars.  While serving in this capacity, Commissioner Duryee is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of millions of residents and visitors across the Golden State. 

Prior to this appointment, Commissioner Duryee served as Deputy Commissioner, where he maintained direct oversight of the Department’s day-to-day operations.  Before joining the Department, Commissioner Duryee served active duty in the United States Army for four years.  In 1998, Commissioner Duryee entered the CHP Academy, and has held every rank in the Department, from CHP Cadet through Deputy Commissioner.  Furthermore, Commissioner Duryee has served in several other positions, including: Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, Special Representative to the Legislature, Commander of the Department’s Commercial Vehicle Section, Academy Instructor, and various field assignments.

Throughout his career, Commissioner Duryee has received numerous honors and awards, including the Governor’s Employee Safety Award for his efforts to enhance officer safety training.  Moreover, his vast departmental experience and knowledge were instrumental in implementing the Department’s Advanced Officer Safety Training program.

As a law enforcement leader, Commissioner Duryee strongly believes in the value of community service, respect for others, and fair and impartial policing.  Over the course of his career, he has actively provided community service both on- and off-duty, including instructing community self-defense courses, and volunteering for local church youth groups, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorer programs. Commissioner Duryee also has a decade of experience coaching basketball and served as the Head Coach of the Liberty Ranch High School women’s basketball team in Galt, California. 

Commissioner Duryee holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Sociology from Sacramento City College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute & University.  He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Executive Institute Class #47, and a current member of the Distinguished Advisory Board of the University of Virginia’s Center for Public Safety and Justice.