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Law enforcement expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, police procedures, security management, forensic science, and criminology. Some of the most common law enforcement expert witness specialties also include use of force, police misconduct, crime scene investigation, law enforcement training, and corrections. They can opine on the effects of excessive force, wrongful arrest, police brutality, officer-involved shootings, and jail/prison conditions.

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ID: 1572383

Mr. Edward Sweeney, CCHP, CJM

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Edward G. Sweeney has 39 years of experience in Prison and Corrections. He earned his BA in Business Management from DeSales University. Today, this expert is certified as a Prison Rape Elimination Act Auditor by the United States Department of Justice/ American Correctional Association, as a Certified Jail Manager by the American Jail Association, and as a Certified Correctional Health...

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Police Policy and Procedures Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This highly qualified police policy and procedures expert has over 35 years of experience, and has extensive experience in undercover and surveillance operations, as well as narcotics identification and investigations. He earned his AS in criminal justice from the County College of Morris, and both his BS in justice studies and his MSM in criminal justice administration from the College of Saint...

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ID: 548133

Mr. Steven Drexler

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Alabama

Dr. Steven G. Drexler has 44 years of experience in the field of Forensic Analysis with specialization in Handwriting. He earned his BS in Forensic Science from the University of Central Florida. Today this expert is a certified Forensic Document Examiner by the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners. Formerly, this expert served as a Microanalyst at the Florida Department of Law...

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ID: 6806798

Ms. Tracey Reed

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Kentucky

Ms. Tracey R. Reed has 31 years of experience in Law Enforcement, Legal Liability Risk Management, and Security. She earned her BA in Psychology from Brescia University. Formerly, this expert served as a Social Service Worker for Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and then as a Senior Probation, Parole Officer, and Jail Consultant forr the Kentucky Department of Corrections. She...

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ID: 143256

Mr. Craig Miller

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Texas

Mr. Craig R. Miller has 41 years of experience in Law Enforcement, Security, and School Safety. He earned his BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Memphis. Formerly, this expert served as a Police Officer, Sergeant, Deputy Chief, and Commander of multiple units within the Dallas Police Department. He also served as the Chief of Police for the Dallas Independent School...

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ID: 109326

Mr. Kelly Klatt, CPP

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Florida

Mr. Kelly S. Klatt has 48 years of experience in Security with expertise in Hospitality & Retail. He earned his AA in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Santa Rosa Junior College. Today, this expert is certified as a Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security International. Formerly, this expert served as a Police Officer at the Los Angeles Police...

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ID: 29183

Mr. Michael D'Angelo, CPP, CSC

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Florida

Mr. Michael S. D'Angelo has over 35 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security. He earned his AA in Criminal Justice Technology from Miami Dade College and his BA in Social and Criminal Justice from Ashford University. Today, this expert is a Certified Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security, a Certified Security Consultant by the International Association...

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ID: 7408807

Mr. Jamie Borden

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Nevada

Mr. Jamie W. Borden has 27 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security and he graduated from Valley High School. Formerly, this expert served as a Patrol Officer, Undercover Narcotics Detective, Firearms Instructor, and Sergeant with the Henderson Police Department. He is currently a Self-Employed Consultant, Instructor, and Lecturer.

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ID: 335570

Mr. Urey Patrick

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Virginia

Mr. Urey W. Patrick has over 51 years of experience in Firearms Training and Law Enforcement. He earned his BA in Political Science from Princeton University. Formerly, this expert served as as the Acting Unit Chief of the Firearms Training Unit and as the Director of Admissions for the FBI National Academy Unit at the FBI Academy. He was also an Investigative Special Agent for the Federal...

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ID: 174468

Mr. Ben Phelps, ACTAR

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Indiana

Mr. Ben Phelps has over 29 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Oakland City University, his MS in Criminal Justice and Public Safety from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, and his AS in Paramedic Science from Ivy Tech Community College. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident...

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ID: 22794

Dr. Carlos Cuevas, MA, PhD

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Massachusetts

Dr. Carlos A. Cuevas has over 22 years of experience in Psychology with expertise in Criminology and Criminal Justice. He earned his BA in Clinical Psychology from Tufts University, and his MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Massachusetts....

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ID: 71262

Mr. John Coates, JD

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Massachusetts

Mr. John C. Coates IV has 36 years of experience in Corporate Law and Business and Mergers and Acquisitions. He earned his BA in History from the University of Virginia and his JD in Law from New York University. Today, this expert is Admitted to Practice Law in the state of Massachusetts. Formerly, this expert served as a Partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, as a Professor of Law at...

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ID: 663796

Mr. Robert Church, CPA, CFA

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Mississippi

Mr. Robert Church has 39 years of experience in Forensic Accounting and Fraud. He earned his BBA in Accounting and Management from the University of Mississippi, his MS in Law from California Southern University, and in Forensic Psychology from Northcentral University. Today, this expert is certified as a Certified Forensic Accountant by the American Board of Forensic Accounting. Formerly, this...

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ID: 702640

Mr. Paul Schultz

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Colorado

Mr. Paul D. Schultz has 48 years of experience in the field of Law Enforcement and Security with expertise in Police Procedures. He earned his BA in Criminal Justice Management from the Metropolitan State University of Denver and his MCJ in Justice Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. Formerly, this expert served as the Chief of Police for the City of Fort Morgan, the City of...

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ID: 723785

Mr. Steven Burgess

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California

This expert has been practicing computer forensics and data recovery for more than 30 years. He earned his BS in business administration from the University of Phoenix. He is a leading expert in the recovery of data from disk drives and other electronic media, and he has personally performed recovery and forensics analysis on more than 15,000 drives. Today, he is a certified forensic examiner and...

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ID: 3798

Dr. John Peters, PhD, MBA, MA, MS

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Nevada

Dr. John G. Peters, Jr. has 55 years of experience in Police Procedures, Law Enforcement, and Security. He earned his AAS in Police Science from Northern Virginia Community College, BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Baltimore, MS in Public Relations from Boston University, and MBA in Public Relations from Babson College. He later completed his PhD in Applied Management and Decision...

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ID: 37098

Mr. Donald Decker, CPP

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New Jersey

Mr. Donald J. Decker has 48 years of experience in Premises Security and Police Practices. He earned his BS in Criminal Justice from The College of New Jersey and today, this expert is a Certified Protection Professional through ASIS International. Formerly, this expert served as a Trooper, as a Sergeant, and as an Applicant Investigator with the New Jersey State Police. He currently serves as a...

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ID: 406034

Mr. Curtis Cope

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California

Mr. Curtis J. Cope has 56 years of experience in Law Enforcement & Security. He earned his AA in Police Science from Golden West College and his BA in Public Administration from the University of Redlands. Formerly, he served as a S.W.A.T. Team Leader, as a Lieutenant Patrol Watch Commander, and as the Commander of the General Investigation Bureau for the Huntington Beach Police Department. He is...

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ID: 147345

Dr. Richard Hough, CPP, EdD, CCHP

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Tennessee

Dr. Richard M. Hough has 45 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security with expertise in Criminology. He earned his AA in Law Enforcement from the State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota, his BA in Public Administration from Saint Leo University, his MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, and his EdD in Public Administration from the University of West Florida. Today, this expert is a...

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ID: 64891

Mr. Lawrence Zacarese, JD, MPA, CHCM

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New York

Mr Lawrence M Zacarese has 33 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security. He earned his BA in Forensic Psychology and his MPA from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and his JD from Touro Law Center. Today, this expert is certified as a CHCM by the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers and is a licensed Attorney by the State Bar of New York. Formerly, this expert...

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    $375

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Law Enforcement Expert Witness FAQs

A law enforcement expert witness is a professional with extensive experience in policing practices who can provide testimony or informed opinions in legal cases involving law enforcement issues.

Law enforcement expert witnesses often handle cases involving police misconduct, use of force, criminal investigations, police training and procedures, and other related topics.

They can analyze evidence, review police reports, testify on standard police procedures, and offer an informed opinion on whether the actions taken were appropriate or not.

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas such as forensic science, crime scene investigation, traffic enforcement, SWAT operations, or internal affairs investigations.

An expert with specific experience can provide detailed insights into the nuances of your case type, ensuring accurate and credible testimony that aligns with established law enforcement standards.

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