Timothy E. Cleveland

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on supporting department objectives. Highly effective leadership skills and experience.

• Collaborated with an officer in the development of our new Digital Forensics Unit.
• Responsible for developing and implementing the agency Continuity of Operations Plan.
• Identified and helped implement a new Records Management System.
• Developed and implemented Gary Enforcement Initiatives.
• Agency representative to the Department of Homeland Security on emergency response planning.
• Oversee and lead a team of 85 officers.

• District #1 Officer of the Year, 1996, 1999, 2004
• Statewide Officer of the Year, 1996, 2004
• Supervisor of the Year, 2007
• District #2 Educator of the Year, 2002
• Firearms Proficiency Award (Top Gun), 2008, 2009
• Letters of Commendation, Broad Ripple Enforcement Detail, 1996, Deer Creek Music Center Enforcement, 1997 Law Enforcement Task Force Against Corrupt Businesses, 2005, University of Notre Dame Game Day Enforcement Team, 2009, U.S. Department of Justice, 2010, Scheid Diesel Fest Enforcement Team, 2013, City of Elkhart Synthetic Drug Enforcement, 2014
• Meritorious Service Award, Train Robbery Investigations, 2008
• Covid Rapid Response Team, 2021

• Council for a Drug Free Lagrange County, 1995 - Present
• Indiana State Excise Police Officers Association, President, 2006 - 2009
• Faith Based Leadership Training for Philippine National Police (Missions), 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2025
• Crushed But Not Broken Domestic Violence Shelter, President, 2018 - 2022
• Lagrange County Eden Township Precinct Committeeman, 2016 - Present
• Lagrange County Community Foundation, 2019 - Present
• Topeka Together, Inc., Vice President 2024 - Present
• New Life Fellowship, 2021 - Present