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This expert has over 30-years of experience in law enforcement, primarily with the Drug Enforcement Administration. He has written three criminal justice textbooks. He currently serves as a Criminal Justice consultant and expert witness with extensive experience in litigation support.
Consultant, A Criminal Justice Consultant
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Golden Gate University
Sequim,
California
This expert has more than 30 years of experience in the field of campus policing and security. He has lectured and published both nationally and internationally in the fields of negligent security, alcohol abuse, community & public relations, campus police protocol, building security, and more. He has served as an expert witness numerous times in campus cases ranging from murder to assault and rape. He spent most of his career working in public safety and police operations at UMass Boston and San Diego State University, and is currently an Adjunct Professor teaching Criminal Justice Policies.
Adjunct Professor, Kaplan University
Master of Science (MS), San Diego State University
Poway,
California
This 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
This 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
This expert is a Criminal Justice consultant and expert witness for private and government attorneys on criminal and civil matters. He is qualified as an expert witness in federal and state courts on police procedures, tactics, firearms, and the use of force. This expert can provide formal written declarations in federal and state criminal and civil proceedings as law enforcement subject matter expert and is has also qualified several times as an expert in federal court in the Central District of California on drug investigations while an active special agent for DEA. .
Instructor
Graduate
California
This expert is a retired police officer and owner of a police training and consulting firm. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management, a Masters of Science in Psychology and is completing a doctoral degree in Performance Psychology. He is a Certified Criminal Investigator with the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute and a Force Science Certified Analyst with the Force Science Institute He currently teaches the application of Human Factors science to a police officer's use of force (Attention, Perception, Response Time, Decision Making, and Memory). He is also an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, a Police Academy Instructor, and a Force Options Simulator Instructor at a large regional training center. His policing experience includes positions in; SWAT, Field Training, Gangs, Narcotics, Supervision Media Relations, and Use of Force Training.
Consultant, A police training and consulting firm in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Grand Canyon University
Brentwood,
California
This expert served 32 years with the San Francisco Police Department in a variety of different capacities. He began his experience as a police officer for nine years in patrol, and then went on to serve as a Sergeant and Inspector in the Investigations Bureau for over four years investigating Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Burglary and Domestic Violence. He went on to serve as a Commander in the Patrol Bureau, Investigations Bureau, and over the Tactical Company and Homeland Security Unites. In his final role with the San Francisco Police Department, he served as Deputy Chief and was responsible for oversight of the 1700 member patrol force. Since retiring from the Police Department in 2013, this expert has been serving as a Lecturer in Criminal Justice Studies at a University in California.
Principal, A Security Consultancy in CA
Master of Arts (MA), University of California, Irvine
Redwood City,
California
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What Can a Police Expert Witness Opine On?
Patrol Operations
Routine surveillance of designated areas.
Traffic Stops
Stopping vehicles for suspected violations.
Arrest Procedures
Taking individuals into custody legally.
Crime Scene Investigation
Collecting evidence at crime scenes.
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FAQs for Police Expert Witnesses
What is a police expert witness?
A police expert witness is a law enforcement professional who provides specialized knowledge in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing evidence, testifying in court, and clarifying complex police procedures.
What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of a police expert witness?
Police expert witnesses assist in criminal defense, use-of-force, DUI, search and seizure, police procedures, wrongful arrest, civil rights, and internal affairs cases.
How should counsel evaluate a police expert witness’s training and field experience?
Counsel should evaluate a police expert witness’s training and field experience by verifying formal certifications, specialized courses, years in service, and relevant real-world case work.
How can a police expert witness assist in analyzing use-of-force decision-making?
A police expert witness analyzes use-of-force decision-making by reviewing evidence, policies, and training to assess whether officers’ actions were reasonable and within standards.
What role can a police expert witness play in critiquing law enforcement investigative procedures?
A police expert witness can evaluate law enforcement investigative procedures, identify errors or bias, and explain whether officers followed accepted professional standards.
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