Original member of Chaplain Program honored
Published 6:04 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- Sgt. Daniel Osborne, left, honors Victor Ordonez during the Austin City Council meeting Monday night. Ordonez, one of the original chaplains in the Chaplain Program with the Austin Police Department, is stepping down to follow other opportunities. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
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On Monday night, during the Austin City Council meeting, the Austin Police Department honored an original member of APD’s Chaplain Program, Victor Ordonez.
Sgt. Daniel Osborn presented Ordonez with a plaque during the meeting and lauded Ordonez for his dedication to community.
“He has responded to several critical incidents, ride-alongs, community events and has served the public diligently,” Osborne said. “Victor is a model citizen and exceptional chaplain. We are saddened to see Victor leave the program and he will be missed.”
Ordonez added, “It’s been a blessing for me.”
Ordonez will be replaced by Pastor Dan Mielke of Grace Baptist Church here in Austin.
Mielke played a critical role during a July standoff in 2024 that freed the daughter of Kristofer Luiken and ending the incident.
