Law Enforcement Expert Witnesses in Colorado
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Average Law Enforcement Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$325/hr
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$375/hr
Deposition Fee
$425/hr
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Law Enforcement Experts in Colorado
See more Law Enforcement Expert WitnessesPolice Procedures & Public Safety Expert Witness
Review Fee $200/hrDeposition Fee $300/hrCourt Fee $300/hrThis highly qualified expert has over 50 years of experience in law enforcement. He received an A.S. in Law Enforcement from West Valley College, a B.S. in Law Enforcement from Metropolitan State College, and a M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Colorado. Certified as a Police Executive and a Force Science Analyst by the Force Science Institute at the Minnesota State University, he previously served as President for the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police. He served as Police Sergeant for the Los Gatos Police Department and then Chief of Police in Westminster, Colorado. He also served as Interim Chief of Police in Lochbuie, Colorado. He has served as a police practice consultant in various states including California, Georgia, Utah, and New York. He is currently Owner and CEO of a police practices consulting firm.
Owner and CEO, A Police Practices Consulting Firm
Master of Science (MS), University of Colorado
Arvada,
Colorado
Liquor & Dram Shop Liability Expert Witness
Review Fee $400/hrDeposition Fee $400/hrCourt Fee $400/hrThis qualified expert has nearly 35 years of experience in law enforcement and is highly involved in laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages. He earned his BS from Colorado State University and completed the Colorado POST certification program at AIMS Community College. He has formerly served as the deputy sheriff for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office and an investigator for the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office. For over 10 years, this expert as an agent for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, acting as the agent in charge for a period of time. He has also served the director of security and investigations for the Colorado Lottery. He has also previously held a number of positions during his tenure with the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division. Notably, he was part of the Colorado task force on drunk and impaired driving, the chief of investigations, and the director. Currently, this expert is the president of a liquor law consulting firm in Colorado.
President, A liquor law consulting firm in CO
Bachelor of Science (BS), Colorado State University
Johnstown,
Colorado
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Review Fee $155/hrDeposition Fee $155/hrCourt Fee $155/hrThis former Salt Lake City police officer was with the force for two periods spanning from 1984 until 2004. He spent time as a Patrol Officer, a Field Training Officer, and a Detective, working in Vice, Narcotics, and Financial/Computer crimes, among other departments. He was graduated from Utah POST (Peace Officer Standard and Training) the Utah Drug Academy and completed several courses relating to Law Enforcement. These include; Interviews and Interrogations, Search Warrant writing, applications and affidavits, and Computer Crimes. He served as a Chief of Police and Security for the Department of Veterans Affairs during this time period. Since 2004, the expert has worked as an independent consultant and investigator. He has a B.S. in Sociology and an M.B.A. He is bi-lingual and can read, write and speak Spanish. He was also a primary contributor to the First Congressional Study on Gulf War Illness.
Consultant and Investigator, An independent investigative consultancy
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Phoenix Murray Campus
West Jordan,
Utah
Law Enforcement Detective Expert Witness
Review Fee $300/hrDeposition Fee $350/hrCourt Fee $350/hrThis law enforcement professional spent 21 years with several police forces in Utah. He began his career with the Midvale Police Department, where he worked from 1995 until 2001 and held positions including Patrol Officer, Officer in Charge, Auto Theft Detective, VICE Detective, and SWAT Operator. The expect then joined the South Salt Lake City police force, where he worked as a Narcotics Detective until 2006. He ended his police career in 2016 as a Sergeant for the Washington City Public Safety Department. During his career, he spent several years supervising field training programs. He also supervised animal control and code enforcement. The expert completed numerous officer training, including in Search and Seizure Law.
Owner, A Home Inspections Business in Utah
Santa Clara,
Utah
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What Can a Law Enforcement Expert Witness Opine On?
Traffic Stop
Pulling over vehicles for violations.
Arrest Procedure
Detaining suspects based on probable cause.
Search and Seizure
Searching premises for evidence of crime.
Interrogation
Questioning suspects to gather information.
Incident Report Writing
Documenting details of law enforcement incidents.
Patrol Operations
Regularly monitoring areas for safety.
FAQs for Law Enforcement Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a law enforcement expert witness?
A law enforcement expert witness is a qualified police or forensic professional who explains police procedures and standards in court. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing evidence, and testifying to clarify complex law enforcement issues.
What types of cases can a law enforcement expert witness opine on?
A law enforcement expert witness opines on police use of force, arrests, searches and seizures, investigations, pursuits, policies, training, supervision, and criminal procedure.
How should an attorney evaluate a law enforcement expert witness’s qualifications?
An attorney should evaluate a law enforcement expert witness’s qualifications by reviewing their training, field experience, certifications, prior testimony, publications, and case-specific expertise.
How can a law enforcement expert witness assist with use-of-force analysis?
A law enforcement expert witness can assist with use-of-force analysis by evaluating actions against training, policies, and legal standards to determine if the force used was reasonable.
How does a law enforcement expert witness support challenges to police investigative procedures?
A law enforcement expert witness supports challenges to police investigative procedures by analyzing policies, identifying deviations from standards, and explaining their impact on case reliability.
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