Mr. Timothy A. Dimoff
Akron, AK 44311
Office: 330-255-1101
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
- Deadly/Excessive Force
- Hospital Security
- Hotel Security
- Inadequate/Negligent Security
- Law Enforcement
- Parking Lots/Garages
- Police Procedures
- Premises Liability
- Violent Crimes
- Workplace Violence
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: 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
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: • 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
• Summit County Safety Council, Past Executive Board Member
• Small Business Council Association, Executive Board Member
• TASA, Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys, Registered Expert,
• ASIS, American Society for Industrial Security, Executive Board Member 1993-present; Board Member and Chairperson, 2006 - 2012
• SHRM, Society for Human Resource Management
• University of Akron Community & Technical College Advisory,
Board Committee Past Member
• Cascade Capital Corporation, Past Member, Board of Trustees
• Greater Akron Chamber, Executive Board Member
• Greater Akron Chamber Small Business Council, Chairperson, 2001 – 2003, Executive Board Member
• COSE Small Business Development Center, Advisory Member
• American Association of Correctional Training Personnel, Past Member
• National Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates, Past Member
• Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Past Member
• BBB, Better Business Bureau
• ERC, Employee Resource Council
• NSME, National Sales & Marketing Executives, Board Member 2000-Present
• Law Enforcement Alliance of America, Lifetime Member
• COSE, Council of Smaller Enterprises, Executive Board Member
• National Advisory Board for Witness Justice (Victims of Crime), Washington D.C., Executive Board Member and Chairperson
• National Speakers Association, Member 1995-Present
• Leadership Akron, Member
• Blue Coats Incorporated
• Summit County Crime Stoppers
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: TRAINING VIDEOS
• Drug Free Workplace (Video), 2004
• Self-Defense for Women (Video), 1996
PUBLICATIONS / ARTICLES (Partial List)
• Life Rage (Book), published 2003 – updated 2015
• How to Recognize Substance Abuse (Book), 1999
• The YOU In Business (Book), 1997
• Hikuta-Self Defense for Executives (Book), 1993
• How to Tell If Your Kids Are Using Drugs (Book), 1990
• How to Identify a Substance Abuser (Book), 1987
• Contributor to blogs, 2013 to present
• Presenter of webinars, 2013 to present
• Preventing Corporate Fraud, Article, Timothy Dimoff, TASA, 2015
• Are You Prepared to Deal with Marijuana in the Workplace?, Article, Timothy Dimoff, TASA, The Legal Intelligencer’s and The New Jersey Law Journal, 2016
• What You Need to Know About Workplace Violence, Article, Timothy Dimoff, American Business Owner Magazine, 2012
• Security Measures for Small Business, Article, Timothy Dimoff, New York Enterprise Magazine, 2010
LAW ENFORCEMENT / CORPORATE TRAINING PROGRAMS DEVELOPED
• Duty to Intervene (4 hours)
• Facial Recognition Biometrics for The Security Practitioner (1 hour)
• Cybersecurity For Work and Home (1 hour)
• Soft Targets Protections (2 hours)
• Real World De-Escalation (4 Hours)
• Documenting The Fatal Shooting Scene (2 hours)
• Legal Terminations (4 Hours)
• Emerging Legal Trends (8 Hours)
• Workplace Issues and Employee Confrontations
• Active Shooters: New Trends and New Solutions
• Active Shooter Prevention and Response
• Lone Wolf: The Unknown Madman
• A.L.I.C.E. Active Shooter Response
• Crack Houses
• Clandestine Labs
• Basic Narcotics
• Search Warrants
• Violence In the Workplace
• Close Encounter Self-Defense & Liability Reduction
• Sexual Harassment in The Workplace
• Human Trafficking
• Mandatory D.O.T. Supervisory Training Program
• Self-Defense For Women Only
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Employee Education Program
• Dock and Warehouse Theft
• Personality Profiling for Workplace Hiring
• Handling The Difficult Person in The Workplace
• Dealing With and Diffusing Difficult People
• Bureau of Workers Compensation Drug Free Workplace Training
• Security in Corporate America…Are you Prepared?
• Fraud Investigations
• Robbery Prevention
• Medical Facilities Violence and Prevention
• Trucking and Terrorism
PRESENTATIONS
• Aggressive Behavior/Active Shooter Recognition, Prevention and Response, presented to Regional Faith-Based Security Conference
• Developed a Close Encounter Self-Defense and Liability Reduction © course utilized by various law enforcement and private security organizations nationally
• Consultant / trainer, substance abuse & high-risk workplace issues
• Keynote speaker/trainer, business meetings, conventions and seminars
• Substance-abuse training seminars for teachers and administrators
• Identification of current popular substances, packaging methods, various paraphernalia
• Truths & Myths of Drug/Alcohol Abuse, presentations to teachers, faculty, parents and students
• Providing Security for Your House of Worship
• Safety for the Individual at Home, In Public, at Work and Back
• Parameters to Determine Proper Use of Force
• Private Investigator Rules, Investigation, protocols and E-Surveillance issues
• Expert Witness Documentation
• Human Trafficking is a National Problem
TRAINING VIDEOS
• Drug Free Workplace (Video), 2004
• Self-Defense for Women (Video), 1996
PUBLICATIONS / ARTICLES (Partial List)
• Life Rage (Book), published 2003 – updated 2015
• How to Recognize Substance Abuse (Book), 1999
• The YOU In Business (Book), 1997
• Hikuta-Self Defense for Executives (Book), 1993
• How to Tell If Your Kids Are Using Drugs (Book), 1990
• How to Identify a Substance Abuser (Book), 1987
• Contributor to blogs, 2013 to present
• Presenter of webinars, 2013 to present
• Preventing Corporate Fraud, Article, Timothy Dimoff, TASA, 2015
• Are You Prepared to Deal with Marijuana in the Workplace?, Article, Timothy Dimoff, TASA, The Legal Intelligencer’s and The New Jersey Law Journal, 2016
• What You Need to Know About Workplace Violence, Article, Timothy Dimoff, American Business Owner Magazine, 2012
• Security Measures for Small Business, Article, Timothy Dimoff, New York Enterprise Magazine, 2010
LAW ENFORCEMENT / CORPORATE TRAINING PROGRAMS DEVELOPED
• Duty to Intervene (4 hours)
• Facial Recognition Biometrics for The Security Practitioner (1 hour)
• Cybersecurity For Work and Home (1 hour)
• Soft Targets Protections (2 hours)
• Real World De-Escalation (4 Hours)
• Documenting The Fatal Shooting Scene (2 hours)
• Legal Terminations (4 Hours)
• Emerging Legal Trends (8 Hours)
• Workplace Issues and Employee Confrontations
• Active Shooters: New Trends and New Solutions
• Active Shooter Prevention and Response
• Lone Wolf: The Unknown Madman
• A.L.I.C.E. Active Shooter Response
• Crack Houses
• Clandestine Labs
• Basic Narcotics
• Search Warrants
• Violence In the Workplace
• Close Encounter Self-Defense & Liability Reduction
• Sexual Harassment in The Workplace
• Human Trafficking
• Mandatory D.O.T. Supervisory Training Program
• Self-Defense For Women Only
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Employee Education Program
• Dock and Warehouse Theft
• Personality Profiling for Workplace Hiring
• Handling The Difficult Person in The Workplace
• Dealing With and Diffusing Difficult People
• Bureau of Workers Compensation Drug Free Workplace Training
• Security in Corporate America…Are you Prepared?
• Fraud Investigations
• Robbery Prevention
• Medical Facilities Violence and Prevention
• Trucking and Terrorism
PRESENTATIONS
• Aggressive Behavior/Active Shooter Recognition, Prevention and Response, presented to Regional Faith-Based Security Conference
• Developed a Close Encounter Self-Defense and Liability Reduction © course utilized by various law enforcement and private security organizations nationally
• Consultant / trainer, substance abuse & high-risk workplace issues
• Keynote speaker/trainer, business meetings, conventions and seminars
• Substance-abuse training seminars for teachers and administrators
• Identification of current popular substances, packaging methods, various paraphernalia
• Truths & Myths of Drug/Alcohol Abuse, presentations to teachers, faculty, parents and students
• Providing Security for Your House of Worship
• Safety for the Individual at Home, In Public, at Work and Back
• Parameters to Determine Proper Use of Force
• Private Investigator Rules, Investigation, protocols and E-Surveillance issues
• Expert Witness Documentation
• Human Trafficking is a National Problem
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: 12 in the last five years in court, 26 as an expert for depositions
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Police Procedures, Use of Force,
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 60%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 40%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 17
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2024
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 12
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 12
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 30+
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, reports, site inspections, assessments, investigations, witness tracking
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $300 - $400 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $400 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Flat rate $2,000.00 to $4,000.00 plus expenses (determined by time involved)
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Flat rate $6,000.00 to $8,000.00 plus expenses (determined by time involved) .
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: All out of pocket expenses including travel, plane, food, lodging, gas, car rental, etc.
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