hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 405: May Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Chief Chris Ortiz on hmTv
In this episode of Many Voices, One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Glen Cove’s new Chief of Police, Chris Ortiz, for an honest, uplifting conversation about leadership, community trust, and what it means to serve the town that raised you.
Chief Ortiz shares his Glen Cove roots, his father’s immigrant expectations, and the surprising pivot that took him from considering a healthcare path to a career in law enforcement. Together, they reflect on the power of “the people are the police, and the police are the people,” and why relationship-based policing, daily presence in schools, and proactive youth engagement make a real difference. Chief Ortiz also discusses the department’s school programs, supporting residents in crisis, and his vision for the future, including smarter use of technology as Glen Cove grows.
A thoughtful episode about service, listening, and keeping a diverse community safe, connected, and thriving.