April BAD Membership Meeting Special Guest: Sheriff Sally Hernandez
Elected in November 2016, Sally Hernandez is currently serving her first term as Sheriff of Travis County, TX; a jurisdiction that encompasses 11,000 square miles, including the state’s capital, and whose current population of 1.2 million is growing at one of the fastest rates in the nation. Uniquely qualified for such a challenging leadership role, Hernandez has worked in law enforcement for nearly 35 years, 30 of which have been in Travis County.
Hernandez began her career in law enforcement in 1981 in Llano, TX as a Night Dispatcher. In 1988, she moved to Austin, TX and served as a Deputy with the Travis County Constable Precinct 3 Office. In 1992, she was hired as a Sergeant Investigator for the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. In 2005, Hernandez advanced to Chief of Investigations and over the next 8 years, she built strong trial teams composed of investigators, prosecutors and victim counselors who sought justice for victims and fervently worked to keep Travis County safe.
In 2012, Hernandez was elected Travis County Constable Precinct 3 and took office in January, 2013. She held the distinction of being 1 of only 25 women to hold such a position out of a total of 750 in the state. During her tenure as Constable, her office was recognized by a number of law enforcement municipalities in her jurisdiction for outstanding service and partnership.
Hernandez took office January 1, 2017. Currently, she holds an even greater distinction as 1 of only 6 women who currently serve as Sheriff in the state. She has wasted no time making an impact. Hernandez’s no-nonsense policy on immigration shed light on the issue of ICE Detainer Requests being civil in nature and are lacking in probable cause; it launched a national debate that rumbles on in the court system today. Passionate about the plight of mentally ill persons, she has begun working to alleviate the unfortunate trend in county jails of inmates incarcerated as a result of crimes committed solely due to the fact that they suffer from mental illness. Hernandez is also in the early stages of a new initiative designed to keep kids in school and out of jail.
Hernandez began her career in law enforcement in 1981 in Llano, TX as a Night Dispatcher. In 1988, she moved to Austin, TX and served as a Deputy with the Travis County Constable Precinct 3 Office. In 1992, she was hired as a Sergeant Investigator for the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. In 2005, Hernandez advanced to Chief of Investigations and over the next 8 years, she built strong trial teams composed of investigators, prosecutors and victim counselors who sought justice for victims and fervently worked to keep Travis County safe.
In 2012, Hernandez was elected Travis County Constable Precinct 3 and took office in January, 2013. She held the distinction of being 1 of only 25 women to hold such a position out of a total of 750 in the state. During her tenure as Constable, her office was recognized by a number of law enforcement municipalities in her jurisdiction for outstanding service and partnership.
Hernandez took office January 1, 2017. Currently, she holds an even greater distinction as 1 of only 6 women who currently serve as Sheriff in the state. She has wasted no time making an impact. Hernandez’s no-nonsense policy on immigration shed light on the issue of ICE Detainer Requests being civil in nature and are lacking in probable cause; it launched a national debate that rumbles on in the court system today. Passionate about the plight of mentally ill persons, she has begun working to alleviate the unfortunate trend in county jails of inmates incarcerated as a result of crimes committed solely due to the fact that they suffer from mental illness. Hernandez is also in the early stages of a new initiative designed to keep kids in school and out of jail.
2019 Taste of Austin
Taste of Black Austin was launched as a culinary experience to explore the
journey of black economic growth through the historical context of food.
Founded by the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce (GABC), the
event serves as an introduction to the profound history of Black business
and economic success in Central Texas.
Reservations will be opening soon, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy great food and have a lot of fun!
journey of black economic growth through the historical context of food.
Founded by the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce (GABC), the
event serves as an introduction to the profound history of Black business
and economic success in Central Texas.
Reservations will be opening soon, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy great food and have a lot of fun!
