Raul de Velasco Jr.

A Miami native, Mr. De Velasco embarked on his service journey in 1986 joining the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer. His experiences instilled the values of discipline and responsibility, which defined his career. Upon completing his military service in 1990, Mr. De Velasco accepted a position at the VA Miami Health Care System as a Police Officer. During his time at the Miami VA he served as one of the first Baton and Firearms Instructors in the VA. During his 11 years at the Miami VA, Mr. De Velasco honed his skills demonstrating unwavering dedication. 

In January 2001 he assumed the role of Watch Commander at the VA Washington DC Health Care System, demonstrating his leadership and managerial acumen. 

In November 2002 Mr. De Velasco accepted the position of Deputy Chief of Police at the VA Central Alabama Health Care System. He served the Tuskegee/Montgomery region for 12 years where his exemplary leadership left an enduring legacy. 

In November 2014 he took his expertise to the Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System as the Chief of Police. 

In 2018, Mr. De Velasco accepted a position with the North Texas Health Care System as the Chief of Police, where he further solidified his reputation as a law enforcement stalwart. His outstanding service extended beyond the Dallas VA, as he took on the role of acting VISN 17 Chief of Police.