Police Expert Witnesses in New Mexico

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Police expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal investigations, use of force, police procedures, and internal affairs. Some of the most common specialties include officer-involved shootings, arrest tactics, interrogation practices, and evidence handling. They can opine on the effects of policy violations, inadequate training, misconduct, and constitutional rights violations in civil and criminal cases.

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This 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

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This expert has depth knowledge in both municipal and university policing. She spent 21 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, where she worked very closely with the University of Southern California. In doing so, she has experience managing safety at large incidents and events, including USC football games, the Academy Awards and LA Marathon.

    Chief of Police, A CO University

    Master of Arts (MA), California State

    Colorado

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  • Review Fee $155/hr
    Deposition Fee $155/hr
    Court Fee $155/hr

    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

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    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

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  • Review Fee $325/hr

    This expert has over 30 years of experience as a police officer. He received his BS in business and economics from Culver-Stockton College and his MA in public administration from St. Louis University. He went on to complete his MBA with a focus in criminal justice at Northcentral University. He is a certified Use of Force analyst and is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the North Texas Police Chiefs Association. He has served as the chief of police for a number of cities including Crystal City, MO, Madison, AL and most recently, Greenville, TX. Since retiring in 2019, he has been working as a private police practices expert.

    Police Practices Consultant, An independent consultancy in TX

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Northcentral University

    Athens,

    Texas

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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.

Interrogation

Questioning suspects or witnesses thoroughly.

Community Policing

Engaging with community to build trust.

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.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting police expert witnesses?

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