At age five, Senior Lead Officer Cintia Hernandez moved from Guatemala to California, where she would eventually begin her police career early in life as a volunteer with the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Explorer Program. The experience determined her path, thanks to a mentor who cultivated her drive to become an LAPD officer. 

Her career has included assignments across the agency, and she has thrived in completing complex projects. Currently, Officer Hernandez is assigned to the Community Safety Partnership Bureau (CSPB), where she is tasked with building long-term relationships with the Pueblo Del Rio community to secure public safety. As a member of the Pueblo Del Rio CSP Team, she dedicates her energy and efforts to assist more than 2,000 community members, more than half under the age of 18, who reside in 660 low-income housing units. At all times, Officer Hernandez demonstrates balance in her commitment to the CSPB five components—Safe Passages, Public Safety, Enhanced Community Capacity, Community Engagement, and Wrap-Around Programming. 

In this role, Officer Hernandez manages several youth empowerment programs, including boxing and equestrian programs, as well as a Youth Citizen’s Academy that she created. She was also the driving force for the first adult Citizen’s Academy. In addition, Officer Hernandez takes the lead on engagement events including school backpack giveaways, holiday events and giveaways, and Kickball/Softball with the Community, as well as coaching T-ball, softball, and baseball. Through all of this, she exemplifies a spirit of service and mentorship. 

“I aim to pass down the mentorship and guidance that allowed me to have a broader and more positive perspective.”