Police Tactics Expert Witnesses

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Use of Force, Criminal Investigations, Police Misconduct, Internal Affairs, Employee Investigations, Civil Rights Violations, Excessive Force, Police Tactics, Officer Involved Shootings, Mass Shootings, School Security, Vehicle Pursuits, Police Policy, Arrests, Police Training

A nationally experienced law enforcement executive and subject matter expert in police practices, procedures, use of force, training, supervision, and organizational management. Retained in both federal and state courts in criminal and civil matters involving police operations, use of force, officer conduct, policy, training, supervision, internal affairs, and police management practices. Since 2019, has provided expert analysis, case review, and consulting in matters involving officer-involved shootings, tactical operations, less-lethal force, Conductive Energy Weapons (CEWs/Tasers), chemical agents and munitions, impact weapons, physical control techniques, and law enforcement decision-making. Served as an external force investigator conducting comprehensive force reviews pursuant to a U.S. Department of Justice consent decree. Law enforcement professional with more than 35 years of progressive command and operational experience, currently serving as an Assistant Chief of Police...

Rockford, Illinois

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Use of Force, Police Shootings, Officer-Involved Shooting, Excessive Force, Wrongful Conviction, Risk Management, Police Complaint Investigation, Deadly Force, Internal Investigation, Police Policy Practices, Police Tactics, Arrest, Police Pursuits, Brady Issues, Mentoring, Author, Mental Health, Training, NIBRS, Data Analysis

Experienced 44-year police professional in areas of use of force, internal affairs, officer-involved shootings, supervision, wrongful convictions, practice, policy, discipline, mental health, auditing, staffing analysis, organizational assessments, investigations, and training. 34 years as an active law enforcement officer and ten of those years as chief of police of a 340 sworn/ non-sworn municipal police department. On-going experience for the past 9-years as a police practice consultant providing Federal Court-Appointed expertise in police Consent Decrees and a United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Police Consultant regarding police use of force. Expert in applying constitutional standards, state law, policy, practice, and training to police incidents. Retained in plaintiff and defense litigation incidents. Court approved expert in state and federal civil/ criminal trials. Court approved in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Louisiana, New Mexico, Illinois, Iowa, and...

Sunset, Texas

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police Practices & Procedures, Use of Force Analysis, Deadly/Excessive Force, Active Shooter Response, Officer Involved Shooting, Death in Custody, Crime Scene Reconstruction, Shooting Reconstruction, Jail/Correctional Suicide, Police Tactics, Crisis/Hostage Negotiation, Correctional Policies & Procedures, School Security

I am currently commissioned as a (Master Certified) law enforcement officer by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). In January of 2023, I retired from the Texas Department of Public Service after 28 years of service. The first 12 years were with the Texas Highway Patrol Division, and the last 16 years were with the Texas Ranger Division. Before starting my DPS career, I worked for five years with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office in Huntsville, Texas, as a commissioned correctional officer, jail shift supervisor, and commissioned patrol deputy. From 1990 to 1992, I served as a Jailer in the Walker County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division in Huntsville, Texas. After becoming commissioned as a peace officer and starting my time as a patrol deputy, I maintained my Jailer commission and assisted in the jail when needed until I resigned in 1995 to attend the DPS academy. In that role, I was responsible for the direct supervision, care, and safety of inmates housed in the facili...