Chief Timothy Tyler
Champaign Police Department
Timothy T. Tyler joined the Champaign Police Department in June of 2022, following 20 months as the Director/Chief of Police for the Illinois Conservation Police in Springfield, Illinois, and a 23-year career with the Illinois State Police as a Colonel/Deputy Director with the Division and Training and Academy. Chief Tyler retired as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves in February 2025 with over 35 years as a Soldier. He served in the jobs of Military Police, Logistics, and Financial Management. Chief Tyler holds an associate degree in Law Enforcement, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, and a master’s degree in public administration. He graduated from Northwestern University’s Police Staff and Command School in 2012 and the Northwestern University Police Executive Management Course in 2024.
Responsibilities for the Chief of Police include providing leadership and supervision to approximately 127 sworn and 35 civilian personnel in intelligence-led policing, patrol, traffic, criminal investigations, and a host of related activities and services. The Police Chief assesses, monitors, and provides direction on all aspects of department resources and personnel consistent with City Manager and Council direction to maintain efficiency, and to provide a stable level of service to the community during routine periods and unexpected events.