Patrick Seebart, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Templeton Area's Public Information Officer, is retiring on Friday after 30 years of service.
The officer sent a heartfelt email to several news outlets including KSBY on Tuesday.
"When I took the job as the PIO, I was a little nervous. Speaking in front of people was not my favorite thing to do. And 'dealing' with the media had me a little nervous," Seebart wrote. "As it turns out, working with all of you turned out to be a very positive experience. [...] I never had a bad experience."
The official added that he will be taking the position of "full-time Grandpa" after his retirement.
Officer Seebart will reportedly be replaced by Officer Ryan Armstrong, who he called a "great guy" and an "asset" to the agency in Tuesday's email.
