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City Commissioners |
 Commissioner
Tony OrtizCommissioner Antonio “Tony” Ortiz was born in Manati, Puerto Rico. He is the oldest son in a close knit family with two brothers and two sisters. Commissioner Ortiz father served and retired as Lieutenant Colonel of the Puerto Rico Police Department and his mother worked as a librarian. Commissioner Antonio “Tony” Ortiz is a resident of Florida since 1984, and has lived in the City of Orlando since 1989. Commissioner Ortiz was a highly respected law enforcement officer with the passion and duty to protect and serve. He is also the proud father of an 12 year-old daughter. His career began in public service when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1984. He served his country nine years (between active and reserve) and is a Persian Gulf War Veteran. He also worked in accounting and in banking for four years. Work was a necessary and valuable part of Commissioner Ortiz's experience. He is a graduate from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science. In addition, he is a certified Crime Prevention Practitioner in the State of Florida. He specializes in Elder and Disabled Crime, and Prevention through Environmental Design. Since 2003, he was instrumental in coordinating all the Hispanic Citizen Police Academies for the Orlando Police Department. Commissioner Ortiz was in the forefront in organizing the First Business Police Academy. This program focused on teaching business leader techniques on crime prevention and conducting physical security. He is a strong advocate of crime prevention and
public safety within the community. He wrote and hosted the “Behind
the Badge” segment for the Orlando Police Department. This public
outreach segment focused on community oriented safety, crime
awareness, and community involvement. |
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