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.