Timothy Dimoff, Tim Dimoff, Media Interview

Media Appearances

Timothy Dimoff is a speaker, author, and consultant on security, safety, Human Resources, and risk management topics. Frequently sought by the media for his expertise and insights, Tim appears regularly on local, regional and national media. Recognized in the United States and Canada as an expert on violent behavior and criminal investigation, he provides crime commentary and profiling analysis on national television programs and newspaper outlets. Recent appearances include:

  • WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show: Talking about President Biden’s Executive Order on Gun Control
  • WTAM Wills & Snyder in the Morning: Talking about the rise in 2023 Mass Shootings
  • NBC News: Dimoff provided expert commentary on NBC News regarding increased violence against healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • WWL News Radio New Orleans: The Tulsa Oklahoma Shooting and School Safety

Learn more about Tim here.

Below is a sampling of Tim’s recent TV, radio and print appearances:

5/28/25 | Spectrum News 1 | Law Enforcement Warns of Domestic Call Dangers

Spectrum News 1 Columbus

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The recent tragic death of a Morrow County Sheriff’s Deputy serves as a sobering reminder of risks officers face responding to domestic calls.

5/20/25 | WAKR | New FDA-approved Medication Could Replace Opiates

WAKR 1590 News Talk Sports

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Tim weighs in on Journavx, a new pain medication approved by FDA, which can be prescribed instead of opiates after trauma or surgery.

3/25/25 | Newsweek | Internet Shocked by What Fishing Enthusiast Reveals They Caught

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A Reddit post has captured the imagination—and concern—of viewers online after one angler’s unexpected find during a fishing trip.

3/15/25 | NEWS 5 Cleveland | SUV Broken into by Thieves at CSU

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A night of laughs at the Wolstein Center ended with sadness and frustration for Cory Davis of Garfield Heights.

3/15/25 | 21WFMJ | Missing Pitt Students, FBI Issues Spring Break Travel Advisory

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Lindsay McCoy talks to SACS consulting and Investigative Services Tim Dimoff on how to stay safe traveling for spring break following a missing persons report.

3/5/25 | Spectrum News 1 | New bill looks to ban arrest, ticket quotas

Spectrum News 1

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Tim Dimoff, national police and security procedures expert and court expert, said quotas started almost three decades ago…

2/24/25 | WAKR | Akron Police Pursuit / Shooting

WAKR

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Tim appeared on a recent WAKR radio program to discuss a recent Akron police shooting of the driver of a stolen vehicle who was shooting at officers.

2/13/25 | WAKR | Akron Police New Response Protocol

WAKR

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Tim appeared on a recent WAKR program to discuss recent changes to Akron’s police response protocol focused on high-speed officer travel to crimes in progress.

1/17/25 | The Business Awareness Hour podcast | SACS Consulting business origins and some emerging security trends.

Tim joins Norman Wasserman, “The Awareness Guy”, and co-host Linda Grace Farley for a deep dive into the history and origins of SACS Consulting, and some emerging trends in security for 2025 and beyond.

12/10/24 | 21WFMJ | United Healthcare CEO Murder Suspect Charged

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The suspect in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson is expected to be extradited to New York. Founder and President of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services Tim Dimoff is going over how investigators and the public helped track him down.

9/23/2024 | Fox8 | Former Mail Carrier Accused of Stealing Checks

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The U.S. Postal Service says a former letter carrier assigned to its Lakewood post office is accused of violating the public trust. Tim talks to Fox 8 about how this can happen.

7/17/2024 | WISN ABC Milwaukee | 5 Columbus, Ohio Police Officers Shoot Person with Knife near RNC

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Five Columbus Ohio police officers shot and killed a homeless man close to Milwaukee’s King Park on Tuesday. The shooting took place more than a mile from the security perimeter of the Republican National Convention, which has drawn more than 4,000 police officers from across the country to the city.

Tim talks about the use of force and analyzes the video.

6/3/2024 | WTAM Wills & Snyder in the Morning | Akron Mass Shooting

WTAM Newsradio Cleveland

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“We are imploring the community to come forward with anything regarding this terrible incident. Even a small detail can help us,” said Akron Police Chief Brian Harding. The incident occurred at a large outdoor party at Kelly and 8th avenues, where two dozen people were wounded and a 27-year-old man was killed.

In this interview, Timothy Dimoff from SACS Consulting & Investigative Services discusses the possible contributing factors that led to this tragic shooting in Akron.

4/4/2024 | MIX Mornings with Matt Fantone | Solar  Eclipse  Safety

Mix Mornings 94.1 Canton Radio

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Tim talks to Matt about being prepared on April 8, 2024. If your organization would like to know more about SACS Consulting & Investigative Services Eclipse Security Services, watch Tim’s YouTube video.

1/21/2024 | NEWS 5 Cleveland | 2 Men in a Movie Theater Attempt to Groom Young Girls on TikTok

NEWS 5 Cleveland, ABC

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“We got two young ladies here, and we got some creepy adults acting strange, trying to warm up to them, and you have to ask yourself: Why would they?” said Dimoff.

12/1/2023 | WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show | Jayland Walker Investigation Report Issued

WAKR

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Akron Chief of Police Stephen Mylett said the officers’ “use of deadly force was in compliance with the policies of the City of Akron Police Department. Once Mr. Walker discharged his weapon from his vehicle at or in the direction or in the presence of the pursuing officers, the dynamic of the routine traffic stop dramatically changed from a routine traffic stop to a significant public safety and officer safety issue,” according to the report’s executive summary. Tim lays out for Ray the entire report and justified use of force by the Akron PD.

Tim talks to Ray about access to guns, the need for federal universal background checks, and problems with the gun purchase process.

10/16/2023 | WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show | The Plague of Shoplifting Gangs

WAKR

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“It is just out of control,” said Lisa LaBruno, an official at the Retail Industry Leaders Association. In a business.org survey of 700 small businesses last year, 54 percent reported a rise in shoplifting, and 23 percent said they were robbed daily.

Tim talks to Ray about the latest shoplifting trends and what retailers can do about it.

8/31/2023 | wkyc studios | What Not to Carry in Your Wallet

WKYC Studio

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Hollie and Joe talk with Tim Dimoff about what items you should and should not carry in your purse or wallet to protect yourself from identity theft.

8/16/2023 | WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show | International Spying

WAKR

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International Spying is something that has been going on for a long time. Tim talks to Ray about the latest news regarding China, Russian, and US tactics.

7/10/2023 | WTAM Wills & Snyder in the Morning | Cleveland Mass Shooting

WTAM Newsradio Cleveland

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In this interview, Timothy Dimoff from SACS Consulting & Investigative Services discusses the Cleveland shooting that wounded nine individuals.

6/1/2023 | The 330 Business Connector Magazine | The Secret Side to Success

330 Business Connector Magazine

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When a company has been in business for decades, it’s easy to assume you know everything about it, especially if it has a prominent presence in the local community. However, you might be surprised at some little-known facts contributing to the company’s success and growth. SACS Consulting and Investigative Services have been in business since 1989. What started as a one-man operation now includes nearly 80 professionals helping businesses nationwide.

5/3/2023 | The Business Journal | A Message of Positivity

The Business Journal Youngstown

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The COVID-19 lockdowns changed people, including the way people interact with each other and the dim way they look at the world, according to Timothy Dimoff, President and CEO of SACS Consulting and Investigative Services Inc.

Dimoff was speaking Wednesday before the Mahoning Valley Safety Council.

4/26/2023 | WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show | Fake Cop Stopping Women in Wayne County

WAKR

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The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office tells residents to be aware of an individual pretending to be a law enforcement officer while making traffic stops.

Tim spoke to Ray about ways individuals can protect themselves against police imposters.

4/20/2023 | The Food Institute | Shoplifting $100B Problem for Retailers

The Food Institute

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“There are some who feel that spending police manpower time and the courts’ time to pursue minor thefts are a waste of time and resources when there much bigger issues to deal with. This is sending the wrong message,” said Timothy Dimoff, President and CEO of SACS Consulting and Investigative Services.


Tim is Available for Media Interviews

Please feel free to call 330-730-3524 (24/7), email, tim@timothydimoff.com if you would like to schedule a time for him to interview with your TV, radio, newspaper, or magazine reporter. Tim welcomes opportunities to be on podcasts as well.