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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Law Enf & Criminal Justice and Police Practices & Procedures

Keywords/Search Terms:

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.

Education:

MS Leadership, Nova Southeastern University; Bachelor's Public Management, Florida Atlantic University; Session 255, FBI National Academy; Session 40, FBI National Executive Institute

Years in Practice:

4

Additional Information

A subject matter expert conducting external police use of force reviews as part of a court approved settlement agreement (CASA) between the Department of Justice and the Albuquerque Police Department. These reviews include police uses of force connected to officer involved shootings, tactical activations, less-lethal munitions, Conductive Energy Weapons, chemical munitions/agents, impact weapons and physical control. A law enforcement professional since 1989 with experience as an Assistant Chief of Police (Boynton Beach Police Department), a Colonel (Broward Sheriff's Office), and a Captain, Sergeant, Detective, Officer (Fort Lauderdale Police Department). Experienced in the areas of Investigations (Criminal, Strategic, Internal Affairs), Professional Standards (Public Corruption, Training, Policy/Accreditation, Human Resources). Former Law Enforcement Training Center Director for the Broward Sheriff's Office. Experienced in the areas of police training, SWAT, criminal investigations, narcotics investigations, accreditation, internal affairs, and uniformed patrol. A certified police officer, certified corrections officer, and certified firearms instructor. Graduate of the FBI National Academy, FBI National Executive Institute, Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute, DEA Drug Unit Commander Academy, NTOA SWAT Commander Academy. A Master's Degree in Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Public Management. Memberships with FBI National Academy Associates, FBI National Executive Institute Associates, Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), National Sheriff's Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) having served on their Committee for Human and Civil Rights and advisor for the IACP Body Worn Camera model policy. Retained in civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts in Florida and New Jersey. Full CV available upon request.