Less Lethal Expert Witnesses

Sacramento, California

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Use of Force, Officer Involved Shootings, Tactical Operations, Crowd Control, Crowd Management, In-Custody Death, Excessive Use of Force, SWAT, Patrol Operations, Chemical Agents, Less Lethal, and Active Shooter

Travis Norton is a retired 25-year law enforcement professional. He is an accomplished police lieutenant and SWAT Commander and has trained officers in police practices nationwide. Travis was the training division and professional standards unit lieutenant for a mid-size police agency and was responsible for the academy, field training program, officer misconduct investigations, and use of force reviews and investigations. Travis has been an instructor for over 15 years in de-escalation, less-lethal weapons, tactical science, active shooter response, SWAT, critical incident response, chemical agents, and crowd management. He currently instructs for the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) and the California Association of Tactical Officers (CATO). Since 2020, he has been a guest lecturer in police practices and use of force at the University of Southern California (USC). Travis also serves as a fellow at the National Policing Institute (NPI) and the Future Policing Institut...

Jefferson City , Missouri

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Use of Force, Scuba, Firearms, Evidence, Less Lethal, Self Defense, Photo Lineup, PADI, Interrogation, Investigations, Jail, Dive Team, Prisoners, Drug Investigations, Pepper Spray, Narcotics, Taser, K-9, Bean Bag, Canine

Sheriff Heitman has a robust 27-year career in law enforcement, during which he has cultivated a wealth of knowledge and expertise that positions him as an expert witness in criminal cases. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice and brings extensive experience across various law enforcement roles, including: Park Ranger Jailer Police Officer Deputy Sheriff Detective Corporal Sergeant Police Chief Elected Sheriff These diverse roles provide him with a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement operations, community engagement, and legal proceedings, making him a well-rounded authority in the field. Professional Background: As an elected sheriff for 16 years, Sheriff Heitman was instrumental in shaping law enforcement policies and operational strategies to ensure the safety and security of the community. His leadership was characterized by a proactive approach to crime prevention, community outreach, and the establishment of collaborative relationships with various stakeholders,...

San Angelo, Texas

Police Practices & Procedures, Human Factors - Use of Force, Response to Resistance, De-escalation, Less Lethal, Law Enforcement, Police, EMT, Duty to Intervene, Force, Deadly Force, Defensive Tactics, Arrest and Control, Ground Control, Excessive Force

Brian is a retired, Assistant Chief and 30-year veteran of the Texas Dept. of Public Safety where he served as a patrol trooper, a SWAT team member, an undercover narcotics agent, an organized crime investigator, and a people leader from first-line supervisor to senior executive. Brian has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Applied Psychology and is a combat infantry veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Brian was the primary author for his former agency's use of force policy as well as the policy that created the agency-wide Use of Force Review Board. Brian served as the chair of the firearms discharge review board and subsequently the Use of Force review board from 2015 until 2022. Brian is trained as an Emergency Medical Technician and in 2018 received the coveted Texas Department of Public Safety Director's Citation for his leadership role in the implementation of the statewide, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training program to which do...