Anthony Hernandez

Anthony started his law enforcement career over 20 years ago with the Bakersfield Police Department and has been with the Pismo Beach Police Department since 2013, where he serves as a Police Sergeant.  Prior to becoming a police officer, Anthony spent eight years on the Big Island of Hawaii where he managed a large multi-unit condominium complex and eventually owned his own business specializing in home remodeling and renovation. Since becoming a police officer, Anthony has worked a variety of assignments including traffic collision investigator, gang investigator, field training officer and coordinator, terrorism liaison officer, academy defensive tactics and use of force instructor, and canine program supervisor.  

Anthony earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice, holds California Commission on Police Officer and Standards (POST) Advanced and Supervisory certificates and is a graduate of the POST Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. 

As a police officer, I have a tremendous opportunity to serve many people from different walks of life.  As a police sergeant, I have a great responsibility of ensuring the success of newer officers.  The Public Safety Development Group is an organization that will be able to accomplish both of these tasks at the same time.  By providing high-quality training to first responders, we can provide high-quality service to our community.