Suffolk County, NY
Captain James Knoblach has served with the Suffolk County Police Department since 2010 and currently oversees operations at the 7th Precinct as part of its Command Staff.
He was previously the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Precinct Crime Section, the Police Technology Bureau, and founded the Department’s Behavioral Health Section. His roles have included overseeing investigative, anti-crime/gang, and community support units, as well as working in the Offices of the Police Commissioner and Office of the Chief of Patrol. He also has patrol and specialized unit experience in both the 1st and 3rd Precincts.
Captain Knoblach has spearheaded department-wide initiatives focused on policy, program evaluation, and resource optimization. He has a strong background in leveraging data and technology to drive operational effectiveness across law enforcement functions. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance and an M.B.A. with a concentration in Information Systems Security, both from James Madison University.