Glen Cove Deputy Police Chief Named National Institute of Justice Scholar

A Glen Cove Deputy Police Chief is one of nine people selected as a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Scholar.

Chris Ortiz was selected by the NIJ’s Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) program, which looks to improve research capabilities of law enforcement officers and agencies by integrating research into police policies and practices.

Ortiz has served the City of Glen Cove for 19 years. He started as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks to become Deputy Chief. He now oversees multiple aspects of police department operations, including grant procurement, patrol operations, investigations, professional standards, training, data analysis and policy.

Ortiz has a Bachelor’s Degree in criminology from John Jay College, a Master’s Degree in criminal justice administration from Long Island University and a Doctorate in criminal justice policy analysis from City University of New York Graduate Center/John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

“It is an honor to be accepted as a LEADS scholar and I look forward to weighing in on police policy and sharing best practices through NIJ meetings in Washington and my participation in the International Chiefs of Police meeting in Philadelphia this October,” Ortiz said in a press release.

He has served as a research investigator on several NIJ projects and has published numerous scholarly articles on police practices.

“I appreciate the support of Mayor Spinello and GCPD Police Chief William Whitton during the application and acceptance process and believe the outstanding work we are doing in the City of Glen Cove provides a strong foundation for my upcoming meetings and dialogues,” Ortiz said.

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