Trivia

Amanda worked as a horse wrangler on a guest ranch in Bandera, TX in high school.

In October of 2015, Amanda earned her Masters in Criminal Justice with an Emphasis in Law Enforcement from Grand Canyon University.

Amanda is an avid amateur poker player and has won multiple Texas Hold Em' tournaments in New Mexico and Las Vegas.

Amanda went on an impromptu treasure hunt with a dear friend and spent 30 days camping. She was later featured in a documentary, The Lure, which included their experience.

During a summer outing at the lake, Amanda and her family witnessed a boat explosion and rendered aid to those aboard who had been injured and later transported by helicopter to the hospital. Amanda along with her husband and in-laws later received the Department of Homeland Security's ICE Humanitarian Award in Washington, D.C. for providing lifesaving aid while off-duty.

She has competed in handgun, precision rifle, and three-gun competitions as well as written multiple articles that have been published documenting her experiences.

During her interview to become a police officer, Amanda had to disclose that her job at the time was selling lingerie.

Amanda's mother was the first female Hispanic Chief of Police in the United States. Along with her mother, her father, step-father, uncles, and brother are all in law enforcement.

Amanda competed in the Ms. El Paso Pageant while she was in college.

Amanda's hobbies include scuba diving, riding horses, and traveling.