Christian Dobratz

Christian Dobratz, MA is an Investigations Specialist at the Minnesota Office of the Ombuds for Corrections (OBFC).14 He is a retired Detective Sergeant with 19 years of experience as a licensed police officer in the State of Minnesota.1 Currently, he serves as an Assistant Ombuds Investigator at the MN Ombuds for Corrections.24

Dobratz has a diverse background in law enforcement and investigations. He was forced to retire from active police duty due to a disability after 18 years of service.7 Despite this setback, he successfully transitioned into his current role in corrections oversight.

On social media, Dobratz describes himself as a father and expresses passion for his work. He maintains a Twitter account where he shares his personal views and opinions related to his field.6

Professional Interests

Dobratz appears to have interests in crisis management and law enforcement survival, as evidenced by his connections to organizations such as:

• The National Center for Crisis Management3
• The Law Enforcement Survival Institute5

These associations suggest that Dobratz is committed to improving the well-being and effectiveness of law enforcement professionals, possibly drawing from his own experiences in the field.