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Average Law Enforcement Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$325/hr
Review Fee
$375/hr
Deposition Fee
$425/hr
Court Fee
This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of law enforcement. He earned his ALB in government and environmental science and his ALM in government from Harvard University. He subsequently earned his JD from Gonzaga University. Prior to this, he graduated from the police staff and command school at Northwestern University. This expert actively participates in professional development and holds numerous certifications. Most notably, he is certified in firearm instruction, advanced search and seizure, and pursuit policy instruction. He is active in his field as a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association and has given multiple law enforcement-related lectures. He has formerly served as the executive director of the Nevada State Law Enforcement Officers' Association, sergeant of the Nevada Department of Public Safety, and officer IV of the Elko Police Department. Currently, he serves as the owner of a law enforcement training company in Washington and an adjunct professor for a college in Nevada.
Owner, A Law Enforcement Training Company in WA
Juris Doctor (JD), Gonzaga University
Washington
This expert has worked in the criminal justice field over 40 years, beginning her career in corrections and law enforcement. She is a criminologist, trainer, author, and consultant on crime issues to national and international organizations with expertise in gender and sexual violence. As a consultant with the National Institute of Corrections, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, US Department of Justice, US Attorney General, Pentagon, American University and numerous other groups, she has conducted research at adult and juvenile penitentiaries across the country. She has authored national training curricula on gender and corrections. She received her Bachelors degree in Sociology from Oregon State University ; two master's degrees at University of Oregon; Ph.D.in Sociology (classwork completed at University of Oregon; comps and dissertation through Columbia State University)
Criminal Justice Consultant, A Sole Practitioner in OR
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Oregon
Bend,
Oregon
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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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