Timothy Kovacs

• Managed patrol duty assignments, ensuring optimal coverage and response times across designated areas.
• Supervised a team of officers during investigations, providing guidance and support for case resolution.
• Ensured policy enforcement and compliance through regular audits and training of department personnel.
• Coordinated incident investigations and tactical planning
• Responded to crisis situations, employing de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts effectively.
• Assisted in evidence collection and preservation, maintaining chain of custody for court proceedings.
• Implemented community policing strategies, resulting in increased public trust and cooperation.
• Facilitated interdepartmental meetings on special projects
• Mentored junior officers in best practices for patrol duties and investigative techniques.
• Background Investigator 2015-2025
• Gang Suppression Unit 2000-2003
• Neighborhood Improvement Team 1997-1999
• Awarded Medal of Courage 2014
• Highly decorated- 14 class “A” commendations
• Recipient of MADD award 13 times

Maintained security and investigated incidents impacting students within Garden Grove Unified School District.

Conducted investigations for US District Court for sentencing including complex financial investigations, as trained by IRS Criminal Investigation Division, Chicago. Authored extensive criminal background reports for the court pertaining to the criminal history and current criminal offense to comply with US Sentencing Guidelines and providing Federal Judges with sentencing recommendations.

Conducted all duties of a Police Officer while employed part time.