S/Tpr. Oscar Fernandez

Position:  Senior Trooper, Safety Education Unit (detached from Post 31 - Valdosta)

Hometown:  Sr. Trooper Fernandez is originally from Havana, Cuba (via Miami, Florida).

Career before DPS/GSP:  He served as a Deputy Sheriff for Houston County Sheriff's Office

Reason for becoming a Trooper:  Sr. Trooper Fernandez realized that people looked up to troopers and viewed becoming one as a prestigious opportunity to serve the public. 

Trooper School:  65th Trooper School, November 1991.

Professional Goal:  Sr. Trooper would like to retire, at least, as a Troop Commander.

Personal Goal:  He wants to live up to the expectations of what the citizens of Georgia view as an outstanding state trooper.

Spare time:  Sr. Trooper Fernandez enjoys fishing.

Family: He is married with three children.