2024 Ancient Order of St. Florian and St. Michael Inductees:
Robert and Kirstiana Dittman
Robert D. Dittman
Division Chief, Internal Affairs Division, Texas Public Safety and Investigations (TXPSI LLC.)
Robert Dittman was directly appointed as Division Chief to command the Internal Affairs Division January of 2023. Initially an independent contract Attorney in 2022, Chief Dittman came to TXPSI with experience practicing law for over ten years in the areas of criminal defense, government liaison, administrative law, and family law. The Public Safety Director converted Chief Dittman to a uniformed position within the agency after his licensure as a Commissioned Security Officer, Private Investigator, and Personal Protection Officer in 2023. Chief Dittman’s responsibilities expanded when the Human resources, Finance and administrative sections were placed under the Internal Affairs Division in 2024. Chief Dittman has also expanded his public safety role as a first responder by achieving certification as a Wild-Land Firefighter and Certified Emergency Care Attendant. He is nationally registered as an Emergency Medical Responder with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Chief Dittman was recognized with the Lifesaving Award for “providing life-saving emergency care or rescue.” When he and his partner responded to a call for service involving a drug overdose in December 2023 – This was during his first shift as an EMS provider. He is a recipient of the Unit Citation for “outstanding achievement demonstrated” while providing contract public safety and first responder services during a major event involving 2,500 members of the public over the course of three days. During this assignment, a significant number of illicit narcotics were detected and seized preventing them from entering the venue. Chief Dittman recently qualified and was awarded the Special Response Team – Rescue Task Force device signifying his commitment and qualification in the three public safety disciplines of Security/Law Enforcement, Fire/Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services. Chief Dittman also serves as a member of the agency Honor Guard.
Chief Dittman holds a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, TX and lives in Central Texas with his wife Kirstiana and their daughter.
Kirstiana D. Dittman
Security Officer, Reserve Security Division
Texas Public Safety and Investigations (TXPSI, LLC)
After graduating from the Texas Public Safety Training Academy’s Basic Security Officer Course in May of 2023, SO Dittman was commissioned by TXPSI and assigned to the Reserve Security Officer Division. After completing her field training, she began general patrol in the Austin Texas area where she quickly established a reputation for a “can do” attitude and adapting to field conditions. She utilized “hot pink” hand restraints and a matching baton to provide a visual deterrent before having to utilize the equipment in the first place. She practices community support security by engaging the public with information rather than aggressively asserting her authority. When it was clear a multi person fight was eminent at her assigned location, she used de-escalation techniques to calm the situation rather than directly engaging the subjects without need. SO Dittman has frequently lifted the morale of her fellow officers. During subfreezing temperatures when her fellow Officers were standing exposed posts over night, to provide security during a marathon to protect its equipment in the city of Austin, Texas, she prepared hot meals; during her off duty time she distributed them to ensure officers stayed warm. She baked and distributed cupcakes with the insignias of each public safety discipline throughout the on duty sections to recognize “First Responder’s Day” (October 28th). SO Dittman has also expanded her public safety role as a first responder by achieving certification as an Emergency Care Attendant. She is nationally registered as an Emergency Medical Responder with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
SO Dittman was recognized with the Commendation Award for “Commendable conduct in the Service of Texas Public Safety and Investigations”. Her actions in identifying a large quantity of elicit narcotics directly led to the arrest of the subject, preventing an estimated $50,000 worth of these drugs from being introduced in to the property she was providing security for at the time. She is a recipient of the Unit Citation for “Outstanding Achievement Demonstrated” while providing contract public safety and first responder services during a major event involving 2,500 members of the public over the course of three days. During this assignment, a significant number of illicit narcotics were detected and seized preventing them from entering the venue.
Kirstiana Dittman holds a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas. She is a civil engineer working for the TRC engineering firm as an EIT. Her Focus is waste water management. Her experience in public safety led to her being selected as the Safety Officer of her office. She lives in Central Texas with her husband Robert and their daughter.
Additional 2024 Inductees include:
Cpl. Daegan Page Foundation (2024)
First Responders Foundation
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