About Cyndy Velazquez
Deputy Chief Cyndy Velazquez was a Chicago Suburban police officer for over 30 years. Cyndy trained at the Chicago Basic Police Academy in 1990 and was the first female recipient of the Outstanding Recruit Award. Working her way through the ranks, Cyndy has served as a patrol officer, Sergeant, Detective, Lieutenant and Commander of the Investigations Unit. When promoted, Cyndy was departments the first female Deputy Chief. Along with that honor, she was also named the first female Assistant Commander for the DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force.
Chief Velazquez has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Behavior and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement Administration. She served in the United States Army and was granted the Outstanding Squad Leader Award. Cyndy attended the Northwestern University School of Staff and Command and is currently a defensive tactics and physical fitness instructor at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy where she was named Instructor of the Year. Cyndy has also taught Rape Prevention.
Cyndy currently serves as a member of the Chicago Police Board, appointed with the advice and consent of the City Council. Cyndy is entrusted in this position because of her experience and background in law enforcement matters.
Cyndy has been an instructor for Calibre Press since 2013 and serves as the lead and subject matter expert on all of our female specific courses. She currently teaches Female Enforcers, Emotional Survival for the Female Enforcer, Women in Command, and Guardian on the Grounds. Cyndy is a keynote speaker and also works in the private sector training in workplace safety.
Upcoming Classes
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Women in Command
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Legally Justified
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Back To Tactics
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On Scene Tactical Leadership
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Both Side Of The Badge
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Women in Command
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Advanced Patrol Tactics
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Advanced Patrol Tactics
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Promotional Strategies for Female Officers
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Leadership in a Corrections Environment
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Women in Command
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Leadership in a Corrections Environment
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The Language of Lies
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Advanced Patrol Tactics
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Legally Justified
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Women in Command
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Back To Tactics
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Back To Tactics
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Back To Tactics
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Advanced Patrol Tactics
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Leadership in a Corrections Environment
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Back To Tactics
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