FRANKIE ORTIZ
Metamora,IL
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department, excelling in strategic planning and incident response. Proven track record in evidence handling and case preparation, leading successful investigations and community policing initiatives. Adept at maintaining confidentiality while supervising teams and enhancing operational efficiency. Results-driven law enforcement professional with expertise in strategic planning, incident response, and evidence handling. Committed to enhancing community policing efforts and ensuring confidentiality management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Assistant to the Chief of Police
United States Virgin Islands Police Department
St. Croix, VI
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Special Assistant to the Chief of Police is an administrative position that provides high-level support and assistance to the Chief, focusing on confidential duties and strategic planning depending on the individual rank they may also supervise administrative staff and handle public inquiries.
Dive Master/ SWAT Sniper
Virgin Islands Police Department Special Operation Bureau
St. Croix, VI
07.2007 - 12.2023
- Duties as a Dive Master included responding to critical incidents in the sea and performing the following: Harbor Inspection, Vessel Hull Inspection, Body Recovery, Evidence Recovery and salvage operations.
- Duties as a SWAT member in responding and performing specialized, selective enforcement duties focused at meeting service demands exceeding the capabilities of the regular patrol division in critical incidents; Performed the following: situations involving hostages, barricaded suspects, suicidal suspects, executed search/arrest warrants, surveillance/stake-Outs, woodland searches, dignitary protection, search and rescue, and assisted other law enforcement agencies.
Patrol Supervisor
U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department
St. Croix, VI
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Supervised police operations in the zone, responsible for the daily duty assignments, generated and directed patrol activities, conferred often with the watch commander regarding conditions in the zone and performance of assigned officers.
- Was aware of crimes and other conditions in the zone, helped residents and business within the zone community, patrolled and inspected zone, monitored radio communications within the zone, inspected outgoing squad members and assigned vehicles, reviewed and approved written reports, affidavits/warrants, and police officer’s activity reports.
- Continuously evaluated police officers under direct supervision, examined complaints, reports, arrest reports.
Detective
Virgin Islands Police Department
St. Croix, VI
09.2007 - 12.2018
- Duties included locating and interviewing witnesses, locating and preserving evidence and consulting with prosecutors concerning affidavit and charge preparation, court testimony.
Detective/Sergeant
Virgin Islands Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau
St. Croix, VI
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Supervised the investigation of all felonies and serious crimes, recovered stolen property, assembled evidence to identify and apprehend criminals and prepared cases for prosecution.
- Located and interviewed witnesses, located and preserved evidence and consulted with prosecutors concerning affidavit and charge preparation.
- Also provided court testimony.
- Investigated major crimes involving organized crime with the following agencies: F.B.I., DEA, USMS, U.S. Customs, INS and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Unit (HIDTA).
Patrol Officer
U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department
St. Croix, VI
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Maintaining order, and protecting life and property through law enforcement duties.
- Patrolling commercial, business, and residential districts, apprehending violators, and issuing traffic citations.
- Performing preliminary investigations of crimes and assisting in the investigation process.
- Also provide court testimony
International Police P-3 Chief of Wassit
DynCorp’s CIVPOL Program
Iraq
11.2005 - 04.2006
- Responsible for the daily operation of a Forward Operating Base, Convoy and Movement Operations and the Supervision of police liaisons.
- Supervised six Iraqi translators; supervised 53 police stations;(9,940 total police officers in the Wassit Province); supervised mentorship program to the Provincial Police Chief and his District and Station Commanders for: equipment accountability, police policies, human rights violations, correctional facilities, prisoner treatment and community policing.
- Worked with U.S. Army 5th, 7th, 10th, and 19th Special Forces, U.S. Army Military Intelligence, Ukrainian Army Military Police Unit (sniper training), the Polish army, and the El Salvadorian Army.
International Police Liaison Officer
DynCorp’s CIVPOL Program
Iraq
03.2005 - 11.2005
- Conducted inspections of police stations in equipment, manpower strength and interior/exterior building inspections.
- Mentored Iraqi Police officers conducted testing, screening for their acceptances to the Police Academy in Kuwait and the Police Academy in Al Kut, Iraq.
- Generated and supervised a literacy program for the Wassit Police Department.
Detective
U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau
St. Croix, VI
07.2003 - 03.2005
- Duties included investigation all felonies and serious crimes, recovering stolen property, assembling evidence to identify and apprehend criminals and preparing cases for prosecution; locating and interviewing witnesses, locating and preserving evidence and consulting with prosecutors concerning affidavit and charge preparation, and providing court testimony.
- Investigated major crimes involving organized crime with the following agencies: F.B.I., DEA, USMS, U.S. Customs, INS and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Unit (HIDTA).
K-9 Handler/ SWAT
U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department Special Operation Bureau
St. Croix, VI
01.2001 - 07.2003
- K-9 Patrol Handler duties included responding to critical incidents and performing the following: building search, open area search, evidence and article search, narcotic detection, crowd control and disbarment and apprehension.
- As a SWAT Team Leader duties included daily inspection of SWAT team members, equipment and training accountability.
- Responded to critical incidents and performed in the following situations: hostages, barricaded suspects, suicidal suspects, executed search/arrest warrants, surveillance/stakeouts, woodland Searches, dignitary protection, search and rescue and assisted other law enforcement agencies.
Education
GED -
St. Croix Central High School
St. Croix, USVI06-1993
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Confidentiality management
- Incident response
- Evidence handling
- Case preparation
- Community policing
Training
- GPS Defense Sniper School, Phoenix Arizona, 06/01/10, Certificate of Completion in Sniper/Counter-Sniper, Advance Sniper and Sniper Instructor Development
- New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research and Training Center, 05/01/10, Certificate of Completion in Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing
- Black Duck Corporation, 02/01/08, Certificate of Completion in Physical Surveillance Training
- Multijurisdictional Counter drug Task Force Training, 06/01/07, Certificate of Completion in Tactical Drug Operation
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 02/01/07, Certificate of Training in WMD Tactical Commander Course Performance Level
- DynCorp International, Virginia, 03/01/05, Certificate of Completion in Police Assessment, Selection and Training Program
- U.S. Department of Treasury, St. Croix, U.S.V.I., 05/01/05, Certificate of Completion in Financial Investigative Techniques
- U.S. Department of Justice, St. Croix, U.S.V.I., 10/01/03, Certificate of Completion in Gun Recovery and Enforcement Initiative
- U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department, St. Croix, U.S.V.I., 04/01/02, Certificate of Completion in Police Canine Corps
- U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department, St. Croix, U.S.V.I., 04/01/02, Certificate of Completion in Police Traffic Laser Operator Course
- National Sheriff’s Association, North Carolina, 09/01/01, Certificate of Completion in Domestic Violence Intervention and Investigation
- Criminal Justice Institute, St. Croix, U.S.V.I., 02/01/01, Certificate of Completion in Financial Investigative Training
Awards
- Combat Cross, 05/01/10
- Honorable Service Award, 05/01/10
- Moral Booster Award, 05/01/10
- Zone Commander Letter of Commendation, 07/01/07
- Police Commissioner Letter of Commendation, 05/01/03
- Moral Booster Award, 05/01/03
- Moral Booster Award, 05/01/02
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor Letter of Commendation, 07/01/02
- Chief of Police Letter of Commendation, 10/01/01
- Officer of the Month, 01/01/01
- Officer of the Year, 05/01/00
- Officer of the Month, 12/01/99
- Officer of the Month, 09/01/99
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Special Assistant to the Chief of Police
United States Virgin Islands Police Department
09.2021 - 06.2024
Patrol Supervisor
U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department
10.2018 - 01.2021
Detective/Sergeant
Virgin Islands Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau
03.2017 - 10.2018
Detective
Virgin Islands Police Department
09.2007 - 12.2018
Dive Master/ SWAT Sniper
Virgin Islands Police Department Special Operation Bureau
07.2007 - 12.2023
Patrol Officer
U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department
08.2006 - 09.2007
International Police P-3 Chief of Wassit
DynCorp’s CIVPOL Program
11.2005 - 04.2006
International Police Liaison Officer
DynCorp’s CIVPOL Program
03.2005 - 11.2005
Detective
U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau
07.2003 - 03.2005
K-9 Handler/ SWAT
U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department Special Operation Bureau
01.2001 - 07.2003
GED -
St. Croix Central High School