Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) announces that Cindy Leavens has been promoted to the position of Director of Public Safety & Security.

Cindy joined JAA in October 2020 as a Police Lieutenant. Cindy had a 25-year long career in Law Enforcement prior to joining the JAAPD. In the past 4 years Cindy has learned and become adept at the uniqueness of Law Enforcement in the Aviation context and is now recognized within the JAA for her energy, her approachability, and professionalism. For the past 3 months, Cindy has served the JAAPD as the Director in an interim capacity and effective July 22nd, has accepted the challenge of this responsibility on a permanent basis.

Cindy began her career with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) in 1990. Cindy also served as the Administrative Lieutenant at Duval County School Police Department and was an integral part of the Professional Oversight Unit there.  Cindy graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Liberty University in 2006 and earned her Master of Arts degree in Human Services, with a specialization in Criminal Justice in 2008. The length and breadth of Cindy’s career speaks for itself. The JAAPD welcomes her continued leadership in the new role of Director of Public Safety & Security.