About
Timothy A. Dimoff has over 40 years of experience in law enforcement procedures, high-risk security issues and private security procedures. As Founder and President of SACS Consulting, Inc., he has built his company into one of the nation’s most recognized and well-respected security consulting firms. Prior to starting SACS Consulting, he served as a detective and a SWAT Team member in the Akron, Ohio Police Department. He also served on a federal law enforcement task force and was instrumental in developing several law enforcement training programs including a Close Encounter Self-Defense and Liability Reduction course that has been utilized by law enforcement and private security organizations throughout the United States. Through associations with the FBI and the Secret Service, Mr. Dimoff works to deter traditional crime as well as cybercrime. He was certified by the State of Ohio as a commander in law enforcement, corrections and jailer programs, and is currently a certified instructor on active shooters. He is also an instructor in law enforcement and private security training.
In addition to dozens of security-related articles for newspapers and magazines, Mr. Dimoff has authored several books and has provided commentary for TV, radio, Internet and print media. He is widely regarded for his extensive public speaking background and often serves as an expert witness for security and law enforcement litigation for both defendants and plaintiffs throughout the United States.
HIGHLIGHTS
• An integral part of the success of the 2016 Republican Convention, Dimoff’s security expertise was widely utilized providing for dignitaries including Dr. Ben Carson and other VIPs; developing security plans for and transporting over 400 people into or near the security zone; training workers and volunteers, providing security for special events; and broadcasting daily live convention security updates on numerous radio and TV channels.
• Nationally certified ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, inform, Counter, Evacuate) Instructor presenting the program to schools, churches, and businesses who want to be prepared should an active shooter attack the building. ALICE utilizes new strategies such as environmental design, technology and communication, law enforcement response and informative action to increase the odds of survival for those under attack.
• Board Certified in Security Management CPP® (Certified Protection Professional) certification by ASIS International (American Society of Industrial Security) indicating board certification in security management, recognized and accepted worldwide as the highest recognition accorded a security practitioner. It conveys professional expertise, demonstrated competency, validated knowledge, and proven skills, requiring appropriate levels of education and security experience, as well as passing of a rigorous written exam.
• Certified State of Ohio School Commander in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Jailer Programs, Private Security
• Certified, State of Ohio, instructor / expert, Law Enforcement & Private Security Training & Procedures
• Expert witness testimony on Law Enforcement Procedures in more than twenty state and federal courts
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS
• Internationally Board-Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Registered expert with Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys (TASA), testifying in numerous cases throughout the United States in local, county, state and federal courts since 1993
• American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Executive Board Member 1993-present; Board Member and Chairperson, 2006 - 2012
• InfraGard, a joint professional organization between the FBI and security professionals to work collectively against crime, terrorism and to improve educational abilities and knowledge for the private sector, 2010 - present
• NOITR: Joint professional organization between the Secret Service and IT security professionals to work collectively against crime, terrorism and improve educational abilities and knowledge for the private sector with emphases in the IT and internet areas
• OASIS, Ohio Association of Security & Investigative Services
• NCISS, National Council of Investigation & Security Services
• Licensed Private Investigator, State of Ohio
• Nationally Certified ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training instructor
• The National Association for Missing and Exploited Children
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERTISE
• Law Enforcement Procedures and Training/Arrest Procedures
• Law Enforcement Use of Force/Self Defense/Escalation of Force
• Law Enforcement Vehicle Pursuit Procedure
• Law Enforcement Narcotics Investigations/Enforcement
• Law Enforcement Patrol Procedure
• Law Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Procedure
• Law Enforcement Investigation Procedure
• Law Enforcement Accident Investigation
• Law Enforcement Internal Investigation Procedure
• Law Enforcement Alternative Weapon Use
• Law Enforcement Academy, Corrections Academy, Jailer Program and Private Security Academy
• Law Enforcement Duty to Intervene
• Techniques and Mechanics of Arrest
• Defensive Tactics
• Mace / Pepper Spray
• Unarmed Self-Defense
• Civil Disorders
• Sexual Abuse/Prostitution/Human Trafficking
• Body Searches and Cell Searches
• Jail Fights, Riots and Disorders
• Criminal Law and Procedures
• Laws of Arrest
• Testifying in Court
• Rules of Evidence
PRIVATE SECURITY EXPERTISE
• Private Security Procedures and Training
• Private Security Training
• Private Security Detaining Procedures
• Private Security Use of Force/Self Defense/Escalation of Force
• Private Security Narcotics Investigations
• Private Security Patrol Procedures
• Private Security Investigation Procedures
• Private Security Internal Investigation Procedures
• Private Security Alternative Weapon Use
• Techniques and Mechanics of Arrest
• Defensive Tactics
• Mace / Pepper Spray
• Unarmed Self-Defense
• Civil Disorders
• Sexual Abuse/Prostitution/Human Trafficking
• Criminal Law and Procedures
• Laws of Arrest
• Testifying in Court
• Rules of Evidence
CORPORATE SECURITY EXPERTISE
• Hiring/Firing Issues
• Labor Disputes & Strikes
• Drug & Alcohol Policies and Testing
• Theft and Internal Investigations
• FMLA/Discrimination
• Policies and Procedures
• Security Assessments and Vulnerability Issues
• Workers Compensation Disputes
• Management Training / Employee Education & Development
• Pre-Employment Screening & Background Checks
• Sexual Harassment/Harassment/Discrimination
• Workplace Violence/Bullying
• Litigation Prevention & Expert Testimony
• Policies and Procedures Services
• Crisis Management
• Executive Security
• Corporate Security
Licensing and Certification
• State of Ohio, Active Certified Trainer of Trainers Instructor’s Certification, law enforcement and private security
• State of Ohio Law Enforcement General Instructors - Prior Certifications
o Firearms
o Defensive Driving
o Ohio Revised Code
o Patrol
o Traffic Enforcement
o Investigation
o Cultural Diversity
o Self-Defense
o Accident Investigation
o Administration
• State of Ohio Active Certified Instructor, Self-Defense, Mechanics of Arrest and Use of Force in Law Enforcement.
• U.S. Police Defensive Tactics Association
• Certified Instructor in Electronic Restraint Devices
• Certified Instructor in Aerosol Projectors
• Instructor, Martial Arts Systems
• Certified K-9 Handler and Trainer
• Department of Transportation Policy and Training (DOT)
EDUCATION
Denison University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with emphasis in Criminology, 1977
CURRENT CONTINUING AND SPECIALIZED EDUCATION / TRAINING (Partial List)
• Facial Recognition Biometrics for The Security Practitioner (ASIS International) 2022
• Cybersecurity for Work and Home (Infragard National) 2023
• Soft Targets Protections (Infragard National) 2023
• Real World De-Escalation (Blue to Gold, LLC) 2023
• Drugs & Alcohol Testing-A Better Understanding (Dr. Walter Vieweg, DO, MRO, Medical Director, Occupational Health University Hospitals) 2023
• Legal Terminations (Business Daily Management Daily) 2023
• Emerging Legal Trends (Blue to Gold, LLC) 2023
• Suicide: Signs & Prevention (Chad Dunlap, President UpShift) 2023
• Verbal Cues v. Body Language: The Truth About "Lie Signs" and Why We Miss Them!
(Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute) 2023
• Understanding Garrity and Gigilio: How They Impact Your Career (Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute) 2023
• Legal Issues in Use of Force (Jack Ryan) 2024
• Policing in 2024 (Jack Ryan) 2024