Tony Miranda

Chief Anthony Miranda (Ret.)

Anthony “Tony” Miranda has been a law enforcement professional for the last thirty-four years.  During this time, Tony has served as a Chief of Police for three different agencies within Los Angeles County (Bell, Irwindale, & Vernon Police Departments) for a combined executive experience of over 11 years. 

Tony received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix in Human Services and is nearing completion of his master’s degree in public policy and administration from California State University Long Beach.

In addition to serving his communities as chief, Tony was the Vice President of Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association where he navigated a worldwide pandemic and summer of “Social Justice.”  He retired from Vernon PD in July of 2021 as President of the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association and is the past President (2022-2024) of the Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County (POALAC). He also has been a subject matter expert for the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Management Course presented by California State University Long Beach for the last 10 years. Additionally, Tony sat on the oversight board at the Rio Hondo Police Academy for 8 years.

Tony is currently working for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office as one of two Law Enforcement Liaisons for the county. In this role he works closely with the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association, the LAPD Chief, the Los Angeles County Sheriff, and other law enforcement professionals, assisting them as the primary point of contact for Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office resources and related matters. 

Course Taught:  Next Level Leadership