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Contra Costa: CHP Welcomes New Commander

by ECT

The California Highway Patrol (CHP), Contra Costa Area, welcomes a new Commander, Captain Dan Seaman. Captain Seaman is a 15 year veteran and recently promoted into the Contra Costa Area from the CHP’s Office of Inspector General (OIG).

Prior to working in the OIG, he served the citizens of Sacramento and Solano Counties as a Field Operations Officer. Captain Seaman was also assigned to the CHP Academy in West Sacramento, and has worked throughout the state in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Yolo counties.

As an 18 year old United States Marine, Captain Seaman had been involved in a major traffic collision involving a drunk driver on Interstate 5. Luckily, he was able to walk away from that crash with relatively minor injuries as well as a newfound respect for the CHP Officers who had helped him to safety that harrowing night. This incident clearly remains fresh in his mind and has served to fuel his passion to provide the highest level of professional service in keeping our communities safe.

Captain Seaman related, “I guess you could say that from that day forth, I’ve just wanted to pay it forward, so I joined the very Department of men and women who were willing to risk their life for mine and others.”

Captain Seaman replaces his predecessor, Chris Costigan, who promoted to Assistant Chief and is now assigned to CHP Headquarters.

“My focus as the Commander of the Contra Costa Area is to continue to build upon the relationships with the communities and allied agencies. My CHP team, working in joint partnership with our allied agencies, is focused on reducing injuries and fatalities caused by traffic accidents. We will achieve this collaborative goal through increased enforcement and community education.”

This promotion places Captain Seaman in charge of over 80 local CHP employees, as well as installs him at the helm of the agency’s local implementation of statewide objectives. Captain Seaman looks forward to engaging the community in open dialogue regarding their thoughts and concerns. Feel free to reach him at 925-646-4980.

Information & Photo provided by California Highway Patrol

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