Acting Commissioner
On December 31, 2022, Deputy
Commissioner Duryee was selected by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as the Acting
Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Commissioner Sean Duryee is a 25-year veteran of the CHP.
As the nation’s largest state police agency, the CHP’s
operational budget consists of approximately 3.2 billion dollars and nearly
11,000 CHP employees. While serving in
this capacity, Acting Commissioner Duryee is responsible for maintaining the
safety and security of millions of residents and visitors across the Golden
State. Prior to this appointment, Acting
Commissioner Duryee served as Deputy Commissioner, where he maintained direct
oversight of the Department’s day to day operations.
Prior to joining the Department, Acting Commissioner
Duryee served active duty in the United States Army for four years. In 1998, Acting Commissioner Duryee entered
the CHP Academy, and has held every rank in the Department, from CHP Cadet
through Deputy Commissioner.
Furthermore, Acting 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 remarkable career, Acting Commissioner
Duryee has received numerous honors and awards.
In 2007, he received 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, Acting 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. Currently, Acting Commissioner
Duryee is the varsity women’s basketball coach for a local high school.
Acting 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.