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This expert is recognized by CNN, FOX News, PIX 11 News, BBC, the United Nations Associated Press and a multitude of other media outlets as an expert in police tactics and procedures. He served 20 years in the NYPD, where he trained recruits in the Police Academy and investigated police corruption and misconduct as a Lieutenant in the Internal Affairs Bureau. He holds a doctoral degree from Fordham University and currently teaches Criminal Justice at two New York City colleges.
Founding Partner, A public safety and policing consultancy in NY
Doctor of Education (EdD), Fordham University
Riverdale,
New York
This expert has 35 years of experience in the field of police policy and procedure. He earned his BS in criminal justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and his MPA from Harvard University. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He previously served at the New York Police Department for 20 years, starting as an officer and sergeant before becoming lieutenant and, eventually, captain. He is currently a proprietor for a test preparation school for lieutenants, sergeants and police officers in New York as well as an independent consultant in police policy and procedure.
Independent Consultant, Police policy and procedure
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Harvard University
Blauvelt,
New York
This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of law enforcement. He earned his BS in sociology and criminal justice from Curry College and graduated from both the Boston Police Academy and the FBI National Academy. He also completed the senior executives program for state and local government at Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the national leadership preparedness initiative program at the Harvard School of Public Health. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the FBI National Academy, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the International Association of Emergency Managers, and the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators. He spent the majority of his career with the Boston Police Department, starting as a police officer in the Drug Control Unit and eventually becoming the superintendent-in-chief. With the Boston Police Department, he was a certified hostage negotiator, implemented 7 World Championship events, oversaw the department's handling of the 2011 Occupy Movement, and was the incident commander for the 2013 Boston Marathon. Upon retiring from the Boston Police Department, this expert founded The Linskey Group, a security, law enforcement, and emergency management services consulting firm. Currently, he is the managing director of the investigations and dispute practices division of a global security and risk management firm.
Managing Director, A global security & risk management firm
Bachelor of Science (BS), Curry College
Massachusetts
This qualified expert has over 15 years of experience in law enforcement and police use of force tactics and standards. He earned his AS in computer science from the State University of New York at Cobleskill and is currently pursuing a BS in criminal justice at Columbia Southern University. He began his career as a police officer with the Glen Falls Police Department where, during his 9 years with the department, he trained members of police department in firearms, tasers, and conducting defensive tactics and reality-based training exercises. He then went on to serve as a police officer with the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Currently, this expert serves as a consultant and instructor at a tactical training organization in New York. Throughout his career in law enforcement, he has gained expertise in defensive tactics and law enforcement training and has qualifications as a firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor, taser instructor, and chemical munitions instructor.
Consultant and Instructor, A Tactical Training Organization in NY
Associate of Science (AS), State University of New York at Cobleskill
Queensbury,
New York
This highly qualified expert in police policy and procedures has over 25 years of experience. After earning his BA from Saint Francis College, this expert went on to finish two MA programs in criminal justice and police management from Columbia University Business School and John Jay College of Criminal Justice. This expert also earned his MPA at Harvard University and his JD from CUNY School of Law. He is certified in federal emergency management administration as well as emergency incident management for executives. Formerly, this expert has held roles as a police officer, lieutenant, commanding officer, and sergeant with the NYPD. Currently, he is the president of a police training publication company and a consultant and general counsel for a NY police procedure consultancy.
Consultant and General Counsel, A NY police procedure consultancy
Juris Doctor (JD), CUNY School of Law
Floral Park,
New York
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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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