Use Of Force Analysis Expert Witnesses

Mansfield, Texas

Criminalist - Forensic Criminology, Forensic Data Analysis, Law Enforcement Patterns & Practices, Criminologist, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Correctional Data Oversight, Jail Incident Reporting, Independent Monitoring Board Consultant, Corrections, Use of Force Analysis, Correctional Oversight, Biased Policing, RMS/IMS Auditing

I am a Practitioner-Scholar specializing in the forensic audit of institutional patterns and practices across the criminal justice spectrum. My expertise focuses on evaluating the data integrity and procedural compliance of public safety agencies, correctional facilities, and oversight bodies. By leveraging a tiered methodological approach—ranging from descriptive statistics and Cross-Tabulations to advanced Logistic and Multinomial Regression—I identify systemic deviations within internal records management systems (RMS), Inmate Management Systems (IMS), and NIBRS reporting. I translate complex quantitative findings and longitudinal trends into clear, defensible narratives for use by legal counsel, public defenders, and independent monitoring boards in civil and criminal litigation. Fee schedule available upon request. Standard hourly rates apply for review, deposition, and trial testimony.

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...