Gabriel Ortiz

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Personal Information

Gabriel Ortiz began his career with DPS as a Trooper in 1999. He has held numerous assignments throughout his time with the department, including special agent, lieutenant, captain and major in DPS’ Criminal Investigations Division (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. In 2024, Ortiz was promoted to region chief of the Capitol Region in Austin.

Before joining DPS, Ortiz served in the U.S. Air Force, where he was assigned to Security Forces and performed assignments in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. He also served with Taylor Co. Sheriff’s Office in Abilene.
Ortiz earned his Master Peace Officer Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and is a member of 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. He is a graduate of Texas A&M – Commerce, FBI National Academy Session #274 and Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command Class #248 and holds a Master of Public Service and Administration from Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.

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Contact and Phone Numbers

(512) 424-5969
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