Crime & Safety

Beverly Hills Police Holds Retirement Flag Ceremony for SWAT Officer

Officer Donald Prenesti served Beverly Hills for 30 years.

The Beverly Hills Police Department held a retirement flag ceremony recently for Special Tactics/SWAT Officer Donald Prenesti.

Officer Prenesti served the department and community for 30 years.

He's worked in nearly every aspect of law enforcement, according to his LinkedIn page. As a member of the BHPD, Prenesti has 22 years of SWAT experience, many of those as a team leader. He's also worked closely with including the United States Secret Service, the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Capitol Police and the U.S. Federal Marshals in assisting with protection operations for six presidents and other foreign dignitaries.

Prenesti also has more than 18 years of executive protection in the private industry, specializing in security both domestically and internationally.

Congratulations on your many years serving the city and happy retirement, Officer Prenesti! 


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