Mark Perkovich
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Associate Director and Senior Investigator with over 20 years of experience leading high-profile criminal investigations, security operations, and multi-agency collaborations. Demonstrated success in managing large law enforcement divisions and securing funding for security and investigative initiatives, including multi-million-dollar budgets. Specialized expertise in domestic violence prevention, financial crimes, public corruption, and counterterrorism. Proven ability to develop training programs, restructure investigative protocols, and implement data-driven crime reduction strategies. Skilled at fostering cross-agency partnerships and strengthening security initiatives at local, state, and international levels.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Commander (Patrol, PSB, Criminal Investigations)
City of Tempe Police Department
- Directed the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Special Investigations Bureau, Canine Unit, and SWAT Team, overseeing 125 full-time investigators while managing a $14M annual budget
- Implemented a new case assignment protocol for investigations, enhancing prosecution success and compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes
- Managed Recruiting, Hiring & Training, Internal Affairs, and Audit & Inspections, ensuring department-wide accountability, operational efficiency, and compliance
- Conducted highly complex investigations into serious misconduct committed by law enforcement officers
Associate Director, Family Violence Center
Arizona State University
09.2019 - Current
- Secured over $30M in federal and private grants to fund security, investigative, and victim advocacy initiatives, ensuring long-term program sustainability and expansion
- Strengthen domestic violence fatality investigations by leading mock case reviews and developing a case study library to improve law enforcement's trend analysis and response strategies
- Forge partnerships with Santa Cruz and Yuma County agencies to expand pro-bono legal representation, improving case outcomes and building a sustainable network for family violence victims
- Co-lead the $35M USAID LibrES project in El Salvador, strengthening cross-border collaboration on victim protection and enhancing legal intervention across Latin America
Program Administrator
Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training Board
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the AZPOST Board, managing personnel matters, budget planning, and capital improvement projects to maintain efficient agency operations
- Led the Compliance Unit, managing new hire audits and investigations into officer misconduct cases to deliver timely and accurate reports for the AZPOST Board to review and take action
- Collaborated with in-house, outside, and opposing counsel, facilitating cases through hearings before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and securing final Board decisions and actions
- Presented final action cases in monthly meetings, providing case details and disciplinary recommendations
Chief Special Agent
Arizona Attorney General's Office
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Directed high-profile investigations into money laundering, fraud, public corruption, and domestic terrorism, leading to successful prosecution of hundreds of cases
- Spearheaded multi-agency operations targeting drug trafficking organizations and vulnerable adult abuse, dismantling criminal networks and securing millions in asset seizures and forfeiture
- Strengthened victim-centered investigations by integrating support services with the Office of Victim Services, improving case outcomes and survivor assistance
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
University of Arizona
Drug Unit Commander's Academy - Graduate
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Police Staff & Command Program - Graduate
Northwestern University
Skills
- Investigation Management
- Security Operations
- Risk Mitigation
- Criminal Investigations
- Internal & Administrative Investigations
- Multi-Agency Collaboration
- Budget Management
- Case Resolution
- Personnel Management
- Training & Development
- Program Implementation
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Financial Crimes Investigation
- Public Corruption
- Counterterrorism Strategies
- Leadership
- Interview & Interrogation
- Executive Presentations
- Report Writing
Certification
- Polygraph Examiner Certification, American Polygraph Association (APA)
- AZPOST Peace Officer Certification, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST)
- Reid Interview & Interrogation Method Certification, John E. Reid & Associates
- Heart-Math Instructor (Officer Resiliency Training) Certification, HeartMath Institute
- Public Manager Certification, Arizona State University
- NIMS Certified, ICS100-ICS900
- Top Secret Clearance, expired
Affiliations
- Arizona Homicide Investigator's Association (AHIA)
- International Association of Directors in Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST)
- Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP)
- American Polygraph Association
Timeline
Associate Director, Family Violence Center
Arizona State University
09.2019 - Current
Program Administrator
Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training Board
08.2016 - 03.2019
Chief Special Agent
Arizona Attorney General's Office
09.2015 - 08.2016
Drug Unit Commander's Academy - Graduate
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Police Staff & Command Program - Graduate
Northwestern University
Police Commander (Patrol, PSB, Criminal Investigations)
City of Tempe Police Department
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
University of Arizona
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