Steven Cileli grew up in Providence, Rhode Island and graduated magna cum laude from Roger Williams University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. He is a 1995 graduate of the 55th Providence Police Academy where he graduated top of the class. He has been decorated numerous times for outstanding performance in the line of duty. Beside numerous commendations, some of his decorations include the Rhea Archambault Award, (2) Commissioner’s Awards, City Council Award, Citizen’s Award, FTO Award, FOP Award, Outside Agency Award, Community Service Award, and the Department’s Combat Ribbon. In 2001, he received the Humanitarian Award for his volunteer work with the Providence Police Explorer Program. Before becoming a police officer, he worked as a maximum security correctional officer for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Steve also served his country as a United States Marine Corps Infantryman on active duty and as a scout sniper in the Marine Corps Reserves.

While serving with the police department, he obtained extensive training and certifications that have assisted the department, other law enforcement agencies, and the community. Steve was a member of the Special Response Unit (S.R.U.) for over twenty years and was the lead tactical team instructor. He developed numerous certified training programs for S.W.A.T. and patrol. He also taught numerous police academies as a full-time instructor. In 2007 he was assigned to the Weapon’s Bureau / Homeland Security until retirement in 2017. The bureau is responsible for departmental training in firearms, use of force, active shooter, S.W.A.T., operational planning, and numerous homeland security responsibilities.

Lock-It-Down Consulting’s mission is to assist workplaces, schools, churches, and individuals to better understand how to prepare and respond to an active shooter incident. After teaching this subject to thousands of people over the last 12 years, it was surprising to find the number of people and workplaces that were untrained on this subject. We will provide sound consultation and training that will heighten the awareness and security of your location.