Press Release: Monterey County Sheriff Swears In New Corrections Operations Bureau Chief Deputy Timothy Lanquist

DATE/TIME: 12/3/24 at 10:45 AM

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Corrections Operations Bureau Chief Deputy Sheriff Timothy Lanquist.

LOCATION: Salinas, California

MEDIA CONTACT: Andres Rosas, Commander; Phone: 831-261-5492; Email: rosasae@countyofmonterey.gov

On Monday December 2nd, 2024, Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto conducted an informal swearing in and welcoming for newly hired Corrections Operations Bureau Chief Deputy Sheriff Timothy Lanquist.

Chief Deputy Timothy Lanquist has dedicated himself to public service for over 29 years. He served six years with the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Lieutenant, serving in various management and leadership roles including Naval Academy Sports Information Officer, Recruit Training Division Officer, Manpower Officer, and Assistant Director of Military Training at the Navy’s only boot camp in Great Lakes, IL.

Tim started his law enforcement career with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office in 2001, graduating from the Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center in March 2002. At Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Tim rose to the rank of Captain, having worked assignments in Custody, Patrol, as a Property Crimes Investigator, Major Crimes Sexual Assault Investigator, Court Services Administrative Sergeant, Internal Affairs Investigator, Patrol Watch Commander, Detention Services Administrative and Legal Captain, and Todd Road Jail Facility Manager.

His last assignment was as the East County Patrol Captain where he was responsible for daily operations of patrol resources for the contract City of Thousand Oaks and its unincorporated areas. He was also responsible for managing the agency’s Field Training program. Tim spent 14 years as a member and supervisor on the Sheriff’s Tactical Response Team. He was part of the Sheriff’s Incident Management Team for the Thomas and Woolsey Fires and managed mutual aid response teams to the Montecito Floods in 2017 and Caldor Fire in El Dorado County in 2021. During his tenure in Corrections Operations, Tim was responsible for the administration of the agency’ $130 million corrections budget while implementing personnel and operational changes to maximize productivity, efficiency, and morale. In addition, he served as the primary liaison to their multidisciplinary correctional health care team that received National Commission on Corrections Health Care accreditation. In his role, Tim served as the contract negotiator and manager for a $100 million, multi-year correctional medical contract with innovative standards and performance-based cost recovery controls. Tim is also a Certified Correctional Health Professional by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

Tim possesses a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Science in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. He is a member of the Academy of Correctional Health Professionals, California Jail Program Administrators, American Jail Association, National Commission on Correctional

Health Care, and the California State Sheriff’s Association. He is a graduate from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute and holds California POST Advanced, Supervisory, and Management Certificates. Sheriff Tina Nieto stated, “Tim brings years of corrections experience and will be a tremendous asset to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Please join me in welcoming Tim to the Monterey County family and to each of our local communities.” Chief Deputy Sheriff Lanquist said, “I am excited to be back in Monterey County after 23 years. I look forward to bringing new and innovative ideas to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and the Monterey County Jail. I am fortunate to be able to join an amazing team and I look forward to serving the residents of Monterey County.” A formal swearing in ceremony where Chief Deputy Timothy Lanquist will be introduced to the community is tentatively scheduled for January 2025.