Sergeant, Professional Standards Unit
Hermosa Beach Police Department, California
Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Joe Poelstra graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 1993 and started Orange County Sheriffs Basic Academy immediately thereafter. He served with Costa Mesa Police Department for 10 years and then joined Hermosa Beach PD where he has worked for the past 15 years. While at both agencies Joe has had the opportunity to work Patrol, Traffic, Investigations, Undercover, Field Training Officer and Supervisory Roles. He currently serves as the Administrative Sergeant assigned to Hiring, Training, Internal Affairs and Officer Wellness.
Joe takes an active role in his Church, taking his kids on Mission Trips every year for the past 8 years, building homes and providing resources for low income families right here in the U.S. In his spare time he likes to travel with his girlfriend and get puppy kisses from the best dog in the world, Chloe.
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