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
Below is a sampling of Tim’s recent TV, radio and print appearances:
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
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“Tim Dimoff, national police and security procedures expert and court expert, said quotas started almost three decades ago…“
2/27/25 | WAKR | New Home Security Technology Insights
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WAKR interviewed security expert Tim Dimoff on recent innovations in home security technology.
2/24/25 | WAKR | Akron Police Pursuit / Shooting
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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.
2/14/25 | NEWS 5 Cleveland | iPad exchange at East Cleveland gas station ends in fatal shooting
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Safety expert Tim Dimoff told News 5 that anytime you are dealing with selling expensive items like electronics, you are at greater risk of being ripped off and targeted by criminals.
2/13/25 | WAKR | Akron Police New Response Protocol
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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.
2/8/25 | NEWS 5 Cleveland | Police chief issues speed order after cruiser crash
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News 5 asked Tim Dimoff, a national law enforcement procedures expert, about the order.
“A lot of departments are doing this on a national basis. It’s good to have a clear policy that makes it consistent,” Dimoff said. He believes the order will make it easier to hold officers accountable if they violate procedure.
2/6/25 | NEWS 5 Cleveland | Calls for policy change around release of bodycam footage
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Interviewed on the controversy, Tim Dimoff referenced a movement throughout the US to release body camera videos like this sooner.
“The bottom line: the public has the right to see what the officer saw and to more objectively make a determination,” Dimoff said.
1/17/25 | The Business Awareness Hour podcast | SACS Consulting business origins and some emerging security trends.
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.
11/26/24 | 21WFMJ | Holiday Travel Safety Tips – Protect Yourself!
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Tim appeared on a recent WAKR pre-holiday program with a timely reminder about some basic safety and security tips to keep in mind while planning your next holiday trip.
9/18/24 | NEWS 5 Cleveland | Death Notice at Akron’s I Promise School
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“We don’t guess or try to determine whether it’s a legitimate threat or not. We have several shootings that have happened in the past that were perceived initially as a joke or not serious, or weren’t taken serious,” said Timothy Dimoff in this piece.
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.
8/26/2024 | WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show | Stolen U-haul Shooting by Akron Police
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Tim talks to Ray about two Akron police officers who approached a reported stolen UHaul Truck at a gas station and engaged in conversation with the driver. They requested that the driver exit the vehicle; the driver refused. Officers attempted to remove the driver physically, but the driver then drove the stolen truck with both officers still partially in the vehicle. One officer shot the suspect one time, arrested the subject, then administered first aid, but the driver died.
The question discussed during the radio interview was whether the two officers did anything improper or against police standards and procedures.
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
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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.
4/16/2024 | WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show | 25th Anniversary of Columbine Mass Shooting and Gun Show Background Check Loopholes
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Tim talks to Ray about improvements in first responders’ time on the scene since Columbine. Also a reminder that Ohio does not require a background check on the purchaser of a firearm when the seller is not a licensed dealer, which is sometimes the case at gun shows.
4/4/2024 | MIX Mornings with Matt Fantone | Solar Eclipse Safety
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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.
3/18/2024 | WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show | Solar Eclipse Security Concerns
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Tim talks to Ray about how personal and corporate security may be an issue 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.
2/28/2024 | WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show | NSME Akron/Canton Event and Carjacking Tips
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Tim shares his excitement about being the NSME Akron/Canton Accent on Excellence Emcee and then segues into what to do if you are a carjacking victim. Tim talks to Ray about access to guns, the need for federal universal background checks, and problems with the gun purchase process.
1/21/2024 | NEWS 5 Cleveland | 2 Men in a Movie Theater Attempt to Groom Young Girls on TikTok
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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
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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.
11/2/2023 | WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show | Gun Violence and Lewiston, Maine Mass Shooting
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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
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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
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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
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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.
7/26/2023 | WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show | Kidnapping Trends
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Florida police arrested an 11-year-old girl after she texted 911 to falsely report that her friend was kidnapped by an armed man driving a white van. Even though this was a fabricated story, Tim said the abduction of children and teens is a real problem in the US and the first 24 hours are crucial to locating the person.
7/10/2023 | WTAM Wills & Snyder in the Morning | Cleveland Mass Shooting
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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
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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.
5/17/2023 | WAKR The Ray Horner Morning Show | Child Abduction Cases – Father and Daughter Reunited after 6 years
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According to the FBI, 460,000 children go missing each year. Tim spoke to Ray about a recent case where a father was awarded full custody of his daughter six years ago. His ex-wife took the child to another state. A Netflix special caused a person to report the missing child, and now the father and daughter are reunited. Tim also spoke of another case his team at SACS Consulting & Investigative Services solved regarding a missing three-year-old.
5/3/2023 | The Business Journal | A Message of Positivity
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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
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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
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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.