Sean A. Duryee

On February 3, 2023, Commissioner Duryee was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as the 17th Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Commissioner Sean Duryee is a 27-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 over 11,000 CHP employees. While serving in this capacity, Commissioner Duryee has been 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 kept direct oversight of the Department’s day-to-day operations. Before the Department, Commissioner Duryee served active duty in the United States Army for four years. 

In 1998, Commissioner Duryee entered the CHP Academy; he has held every rank in the Department from CHP Cadet through Deputy Commissioner. Furthermore, Commissioner Duryee has served in several other positions like 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, Commissioner Duryee has received many honors and awards, such as 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 believes in the value of community service, respect for others, and fair and impartial policing. He has provided on- and off-duty community service, including instructing community self-defense courses and volunteering for local church youth groups, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorer programs. He has a decade of experience coaching basketball and served as the Head Varsity coach of a local high school women’s team. 

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.