ALBANY – Following a distinguished career with the New York State Police, Senior Investigator Timothy Dymond has announced his retirement, marking the end of 20 years of exemplary service in law enforcement.

Investigator Dymond’s retirement, effective January 10th, follows a long and successful career with the department, during which he earned a reputation for his unwavering commitment to justice, integrity, and the safety of New Yorkers.

“Timothy Dymond has been a vital member of the New York State Police, and his tireless work has contributed to the safety and security of this state for two decades,” said New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James. “His professionalism, knowledge, and leadership have set an example for all who have had the honor to work alongside him. We thank him for his service and wish him the very best in his well-earned retirement.”

Dymond began his career in law enforcement with the New York Police Department (NYPD) in 2005, working patrol in the 52nd precinct in the Bronx. He transferred to the Town of Fallsburg Police Department in 2007, where he patrolled rural Sullivan County. 

In 2008, Dymond joined the New York State Police and graduated at the top of his class as the winner of the Academic Achievement Award.  He was then assigned as a uniformed Trooper in Sullivan County, a position he held until 2012 when he won “Troop F Trooper of the Year” and was promoted to Investigator and assigned to the SP-Middletown barracks. 

In 2014, Dymond trans-ferred to the Community Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) as an undercover officer and ran several complex long-term investigations throughout the Hudson Valley, including Operation “Betrayal,” Operation “Soft Serve,” Operation “Bread, White and Blues,” Operation “Blue Bloods” and Operation “Jersey Boyz.”  

In 2019, he was promoted to Senior Investigator and assigned to the Troop F Violent Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) which encompasses the counties west of the Hudson River, including Rockland, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster and Greene Counties.  

In 2020, Dymond was elected President of the New York State Police Investigat-ors Association (NYSPIA). He was the fifth person to serve the union in that role since its inception in 1994.

During his tenure leading NYSPIA, Tim successfully led the union through several major challenges, including the Law Enforcement reform turmoil of 2020, the resignation of Governor Cuomo, as well as challenging the State Police use of administrative subpoenas to access private information in disciplinary investigations. 

He successfully fought for and secured additional resources from New York State to provide attorneys for Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) hearings and increased support for Trooper recruitment and retention.

Additionally, he was the first and only law enforcement official to serve on the AFL-CIO social justice task force, which works with police departments, organized labor, local city councils and the community to help repair the relationships between law enforcement and the community.

“On behalf of the 2.5 million members of the New York State AFL-CIO, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Tim on his well-earned retirement. Tim was a dedicated and impactful leader committed to advocating for his members. I thank Tim for also lending his invaluable experience and expertise in serving on the union movement’s social justice task force, where his work will leave a lasting impact for years to come,” said Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO.

Throughout his career, Dymond made significant contributions to law enforcement and played a vital role in investigating high-profile cases, supporting statewide crime prevention initiatives, and mentoring younger Troopers as an Instructor at the Undercover Operations School. 

His expertise in criminal investigations and dedication to the community have earned him the respect of colleagues, law enforcement professionals, and citizens alike. In 2024, he was recognized by City & State Magazine in its Labor Power 100 list, which ranks the most powerful leaders in New York State organized labor.

In addition to his professional achievements, Dymond is known for his dedication to his family, his community, and his fellow officers. 

He has been an active participant in his local community serving, as Vice President of the local School Board as well as an assistant coach for both the varsity football and girls basketball teams. He has been extremely involved in his local community and can often be found supporting Tri-Valley students at their athletic events throughout Sullivan County.

While he is retiring from the State Police, Dymond will continue to serve as the Executive Director of NYSPIA and looks forward to the next chapter in his professional career.