Chief Scott Seaman served 27 years with the San Jose, California, Police Department retiring as a captain in 2002. He then served 12 years as chief of the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno, California, Police Department, retiring in 2014. In 2012, Chief Seaman was president of the California Police Chiefs Association. Since his retirement, Chief Seaman has remained active as a use of force expert, a law enforcement executive coach, and as a consultant to law enforcement agencies and technology companies. In his personal time, he enjoys traveling with his wife, fly fishing, playing bluegrass music, and spending time by the ocean.