Gabriel Ortiz

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Personal Information

Ortiz is a 25-year veteran of law enforcement who began his career with DPS as a Trooper in 1999. He’s held numerous assignments within the department, including Special Agent, Lieutenant, Captain and Major in CID. His duties have varied from patrol assignments to conducting and overseeing organized crime investigations involving drugs, gangs, auto theft, human trafficking, fraud and other violent crime.

Prior to joining DPS, Ortiz served in the U.S. Air Force assigned to Security Forces; performing assignments in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East in support of Operation Provide Comfort. Upon completion of his service in the Air Force, he worked for the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office in Abilene before joining DPS.

Ortiz has taught several subjects ranging from gangs to leadership, and he is a John Maxwell certified instructor for The 360 Leader and 5 Levels of Leadership. He has attained his Master Peace Officer Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. He is a member of several professional organizations including the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc., International Association of Chiefs of Police, Texas Police Association, Department of Public Safety Officer’s Association and the Texas Gang Investigator’s Association.

Ortiz is a graduate of Texas A&M – Commerce, FBI National Academy Session #274 and Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command Class #248. He is currently pursuing an Executive Master of Public Service and Administration degree at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.

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Contact and Phone Numbers

(512) 463-3472
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