"Colonel Dr. Gustavo Cabezas, Academy Director - Section Ecuador."

is a seasoned law enforcement leader with over 32 years of service in the National Police of Ecuador. His distinguished career spans strategic leadership roles in public safety, crisis management, and operational oversight. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Business Administration at Benito Juarez University in Mexico, complementing his strong academic background, which includes degrees in Social and Political Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, and a Master’s in Business Administration.

Key Leadership Roles
Academy Director - Section Ecuador
Leading the development and training of future law enforcement professionals.

Board Member, National Police Cooperative, Quito
Provided strategic direction to ensure alignment with the interests of police members.

General Manager, Cosmoseg Private Security Co. Ltd., Guayaquil
Managed overall operations, focusing on security protocols and client satisfaction.

Director, Special Border Zone Ecuador-Colombia
Directed security operations, ensuring the safety of border regions.

National Coordinator, Integrated ECU 911 System, Quito
Oversaw the integration and operation of police within the national emergency response system.

Special Operations Expertise
National Director, Special Operations Group (GOE), Quito
Directed high-risk tactical operations at the national level.

Commander, Special Operations Group (GOE) Guayaquil and Quevedo
Led tactical units, founded and established rapid response protocols in high-risk areas.

Education
PhD Candidate in Managerial Administration, Benito Juarez University, Mexico
Currently advancing his expertise in business administration.

Master’s in Business Administration, University of Specialties Espíritu Santo (UEES), Guayaquil

Agricultural Engineering, Technical State University of Quevedo

Bachelor’s in Social, Political, and Economic Sciences, Private Technical University of Loja

Master’s in Security Sciences, CEAS-INTERNATIONAL, Spain

Specialized Training
Citizen Security, Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO)

Public Management and Citizen Security, National Institute of Higher Studies (IAEN)

General Staff Training, Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador

Forensic Criminology, Mexican College of Forensic Sciences

Anti-Terrorism and Police Management Training, Louisiana State University and Federal Police of Mexico