Overview

• Ortiz, known for numerous complaints of abuse and racial bias, was reinstated and later recruited by the State Guard.
• His role in the Guard allows him to be deployed in emergencies, despite his controversial police career.
• Critics express concerns over the adequacy of State Guard's vetting procedures in light of Ortiz's past.
• The State Guard, initially a disaster response unit, has shifted towards more militaristic training under Governor DeSantis.
• Legal and public scrutiny continues as Ortiz maintains his position without criminal charges despite past allegations.