Sergeant
Woodstock Police Department/McHenry County SWAT
Woodstock, Illinois, United States
Constantino “Tino” Cipolla is a 23-year law enforcement veteran and Sergeant in McHenry County, IL, where he supervises patrol operations and oversees the agency’s tactical and firearms training program. He is an Assistant Team Leader on the McHenry County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Team and a member of its elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT). Cipolla is a recognized tactical firearms and active threat instructor, having trained officers across Illinois.
He is the CEO of Gemini Tactical LLC, a training and consulting firm providing risk assessments, tactical instruction, and security solutions to law enforcement, schools, and private clients. Cipolla has received numerous commendations, including the FBI, US Secret Service, and the IL Association of Chiefs of Police “Rising Shields” award. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice from National Louis University and is a graduate of Northwestern’s Police Staff & Command (Class #407).
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