Satellite Beach Police Lieutenant Anthony Holland began his journey into public service in 2006 and currently oversees the Criminal Investigations Division, the School Resource Officer Unit, and the Communications Division.
BREVARD COUNTY • SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA – Satellite Beach PoliceLieutenant Anthony Holland began his journey into public service in 2006 when, at 20 years old, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.
After completing basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, he served in the USAF Security Forces Unit.
In 2010, Lieutenant Holland transferred to the USAF Reserves and relocated to Patrick Air Force Base, joining the 45th Security Forces Squadron.
While Lieutenant Holland was stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, he was hired as a Corrections Deputy for the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Lt. Holland worked for the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office as a Corrections Deputy for three years.
During this time, he enrolled in and attended the Corrections-to-Law Enforcement crossover academy at Eastern Florida State College, paving the way for his career as a Police Officer with the Satellite Beach Police Department.
In 2013, Lieutenant Holland was hired by the Satellite Beach Police Department and served in the Uniformed Patrol Division before transferring to the Criminal Investigations Division as a detective in 2016.
He was promoted to Corporal in 2017, Sergeant in 2019, and promoted to Lieutenant in 2022.
Currently, he oversees the Criminal Investigations Division, School Resource Officer Unit, and the Communications Division.
In 2021, Lieutenant Holland completed the Florida Leadership Academy, offered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, enhancing his leadership and professional skills.
Lieutenant Holland has been recognized with many awards, including multiple Officer of the Quarter awards, the Hartmann/Flagg DUI Enforcement Officer of the Year award, and a Life-Saving award in 2022.
