School Shootings Expert Witnesses

California

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Police Use of Force, Vehicle Pursuits, Deadly Force, Excessive Force Inadequate/Negligent Security, Crowd Control, Evidence Preservation, Chain of Custody, Sexual Assault, Drug Enforcement, Gangs, Surveillance, Vice, Prostitution, Gambling, Child Abuse, School Shootings, Workplace Violence, Patrol, Informants, Domestic Violence

Vastly Experienced Police Expert. 32 years as a Los Angeles Police Officer. Trained / Taught new officers, in the field, for 24 years in all facets of Police work. Including Use of Force and Use of Deadly Force. Personally involved in over 40 Uses of Force as well as being present at approximately 100 more. Certified Force Science Analyst, by Force Science Institute, which is a leader in law enforcement study. The Institute has conducted many research projects uncovering the scientific realities surrounding officer performance under stress, action/reaction time, memory, decision-making and more in complex, rapidly unfolding encounters. Worked celebrity security for the late Dean Martin for approximately two years, providing personal security as well as residential security. Expert in Vehicle Pursuits, having been involved in and receiving yearly training in pursuits, as well as training new officers in Vehicle Pursuit Tactics. Extensive Code-3 (Emergency) Driving Involvement and ...

Fort Myers, Florida

Education & Schools, Psychology - Special Education, LRE, FAPE, Title IX/Sexual Assault, Accidents & Educational Need, ADA/504 Accommodations, Disability Rights, Disproportionality, Racial Discrimination/Title VI, Emotionally Disturbed/Autistic Students, Seclusion/Restraints, School Safety/Violence, Bullying/Harassment, Discipline/Suspension, School Shootings

Dr. Howie Knoff is one of the most experienced, successful, conscientious, creative, and retained K-12 and child/adolescent psychology Expert Witnesses in the country. He focuses on the details of each case, connecting information that initially appear unrelated while finding missing nuances and links that other experts miss. A Licensed Psychologist (FL), Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Past-President of the National Association of School Psychologists, and Senior Fellow (Center for Model Schools), Howie has been an Expert Witness in innumerable Federal and State Court cases, as well as Due Process Hearings and mediations nationwide since 1993. These cases have focused on IDEA and Special Education Procedures, School Psychology Assessment/Intervention Disputes, Psychological Misdiagnoses and Mental Health Services, 504 Accommodations and Disability Rights, Title IX Sexual Harassment Violations, Disproportionality and Racial Discrimination/Equity, Emotionally Disturb...

Juliette, Georgia

School Safety, Emergency Preparedness - School Security, School Shootings, Run Hide Fight, School Child Abuse, Active Shooter, School Sexual Assault, School Violence. Active Shooter Training, Bullying, Student Supervision, ALICE Training, School Resource Officers

Indianapolis, Indiana

School Safety, Emergency Preparedness - School Security, Educator Sexual Misconduct, School Transportation Safety, Title IX, School Transportation Sexual Misconduct, School Child Abuse, School Shootings, Active Shooter, School Sexual Assault, School Violence, Active Shooter Training, Bullying, Student Supervision, School Safety Assessments

I serve as a Senior Analyst for Safe Havens International, a nonprofit school safety organization, and have conducted assessments in 21 states and across more than 400 schools. I am also the sole proprietor of School Safety Shield, L.L.C., a school safety consulting firm. Throughout my 29 years of service in education, I have held a variety of roles, including teacher, school administrator, coach, athletic director, transportation director, and school safety director. I have presented at the local, state, and national levels and co-authored the book "Staying Alive: How to Act Fast and Survive Deadly Encounters." Barron's Educational Series published this book on May 1, 2014. I was a contributing author for Extreme Violence: Understanding & Protecting People from Active Assailants, Hate Crimes, & Terrorist Attacks. Cognella Academic Publishing published this college textbook in 2021. I serve as the lead expert in school transportation assessments for Safe Havens International. I've...

Odenton, Maryland

Education & Schools - Parkland Shooting Case- School Administration, Special Education, Zwerner Shotting Case- School Administration, Data Anaylsis, School Shootings, School Administration Policies & Procedures, Differentiation, Behavior Mangement, Emotional Disturbance, School Leadership, School Crisis Plan, School Operations, School Safety

Experienced and legal expert witness/consultant in the areas of school-based administration and special education. Worked for the attorneys representing the families of Parkland Shooting Case and currently working on a case in Virginia representing the teacher. Over 30 years in special education and 21 years as a school administrator and am a licensed Administrator I & II.

Granger, Texas

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Police Use of Force, Vehicle Pursuits, Deadly Force, Excessive Force Inadequate/Negligent Security, Crowd Control, Evidence Preservation, Chain of Custody, Sexual Assault, Drug Enforcement, Gangs, Surveillance, Vice, Prostitution, Gambling, Child Abuse, School Shootings, Workplace Violence, Patrol, Informants, Domestic Violence

Vastly Experienced Police Expert. 32 years as a Los Angeles Police Officer. Trained / Taught new officers, in the field, for 24 years in all facets of Police work. Including Use of Force and Use of Deadly Force. Personally involved in over 40 Uses of Force as well as being present at approximately 100 more. Certified Force Science Analyst, by Force Science Institute, which is a leader in law enforcement study. The Institute has conducted many research projects uncovering the scientific realities surrounding officer performance under stress, action/reaction time, memory, decision-making and more in complex, rapidly unfolding encounters. Worked celebrity security for the late Dean Martin for approximately two years, providing personal security as well as residential security. Expert in Vehicle Pursuits, having been involved in and receiving yearly training in pursuits, as well as training new officers in Vehicle Pursuit Tactics. Extensive Code-3 (Emergency) Driving Involvement and ...