Deadly Force 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 ...

Florida

Firearms & Ballistics, Security - Justification, Lawful Use of Force, Firearms, Firearms Training, Firearms Training Accidents, Force on Force, Force on Force Training, Force on Force Training Accidents, Negligent Training, Air Soft Training, Air Soft Training Accidents, Security, Negligent Security, Concealed Carry, Deadly Force, Use of Force, Shooting, Firearms

Don Redl – Board Certified Investigator | Use-of-Force & Firearms Expert Don Redl is a Board Certified Investigator and Experienced Firearms & Use-of-Force Expert licensed in New York, North Carolina, Florida, and Wyoming. He brings over 30 years of experience as a New York State DCJS Certified Firearms Instructor (FA), General Topics / Use-of-Force Instructor (GT), Scenario-Based Force-on-Force (Sim) and Active Shooter Response Instructor, as well as Advanced Instructor Development Training in Brain-Based Tactical Training Design (NURO). Don holds the rating of Stock Service Pistol Master from the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and multiple instructor credentials from the National Rifle Association, including: NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, NRA Instructor in Pistol, Personal Protection, and Firearm Safety. He is also a past first-place finisher at the prestigious National Tactical Invitational. A three-time published autho...

Parrish, Florida

Police Practices & Procedures, Security - Law Enforcement, Use of Force, Deadly Force, Internal Affairs, Police Training, Negligent Security, Inadequate Security, Security Consulting, Campus Security, Hospital Security, School Security, Special Event Security, Premises Liability, Hiring & Firing, Wrongful Termination, Police Promotion

Tom Shea is a nationally recognized Law Enforcement and Security expert in policing best practices, security standards, and emergency preparedness, specializing in police operations, use of force, premises liability, negligent security, and related civil litigation issues. With a distinguished career spanning law enforcement, academia, and consulting, his experience includes authoring comprehensive security plans and providing emergency response training. Tom began his career with the Long Branch Police Department in 1998, following honorable service in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm. During his law enforcement tenure, he served as a police commander and was a part of the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team (SWAT). After retiring in 2017, Tom transitioned to academia, founding and directing the Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Program at Seton Hall University. He also served as an instructor for LSU/NCBRT, delivering training on active shooter ...

Virden , Illinois

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - use of force, duty to intervene, grounding/grounded, deescalation, deadly force, excessive force, striking, pressure points, firearms, handcuffing, takedowns

Mark Bridges is the Public Safety Director at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois and retired as a Lieutenant from the Springfield Police Department (Illinois) after 26 years of distinguished service. During his tenure, he held various leadership roles, including Commander of the Gang Enforcement Unit, Team Leader of the Emergency Response Team, and Commander of the Mobile Field Force Unit. He also served as Assistant Homeland Security Director, a member of the Illinois Incident Management Team, and Director of the Springfield Police Academy, among other key assignments. Mark’s instructional credentials are extensive. He holds certifications in firearms, defensive tactics, Perceived Unusual Behavior Events instruction, de-escalation, advanced hostage rescue, ground escape and control, edged weapons defense, and prone restraint. He also serves as a Staff Instructor for PPCT Management Systems. Mark’s academic achievements include graduating from the FBI National Academy, the No...

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...

Woodstock, Maryland

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police, Policing, Civil Rights, Use of Force, Excessive Force, Constitutional Law, Police Misconduct, Search, Seizure, Arrest, False Arrest, Deadly Force, Wrongful Death, Law Enforcement, Policing Policy and Training

More than 30 years of legal and law enforcement experience combined (24 years practicing law and more than 8 years as a sworn police officer and more than 5 years as a law enforcement trainer/instructor) Supervisor Legal Education Unit-Baltimore Police Department-2021-Present Policing Practices Consultant 2023-Present Legal Education Supervisor-Baltimore Police Department-2021-Present Legal Education Instructor-Baltimore Police Department-2020-Present Criminal Defense/Police Disciplinary Hearings Representing Officers/Police Misconduct Representing Officers/Civil Rights Attorney Representing Plaintiffs-2001-2019 Former Assistant State's Attorney-2001-2003-Prosecuted persons charged with misdemeanor and felony violations of State and local criminal statute. Baltimore Police Department 1993-2001-Former Police Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant in Baltimore Police Department and Associate Legal Counsel Member of the District of Columbia Bar-2004 Member of the Maryland Bar-2001 ...

Gulfport, Mississippi

Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Training, False arrest, Best Practices Law Enforcement, False imprisonment, Use of force, Wrongful conviction, Driving, SWAT, Deadly force, Illegal search, Interview and interrogation, In custody death, Corrections, Security

Sgt. Russell Lockard has over thirty years of law enforcement experience and is a twenty-five-year veteran of the Franklin, Tennessee Police Department. He has been assigned as a Tennessee Certified Instructor in vehicle operations, use of force, firearms, defensive tactics and served as a General Departmental Instructor for the City of Franklin Police Department Sgt. Lockard has extensive expertise in the management of police training and documentation. Sgt Lockard has been called an expert in court as per rule 702FRE in police emergency vehicle operations. Sgt. Lockard has received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management (Williamson College). Sgt. Lockard obtained his Juris Doctorate from Nashville School of Law in 2018. Sgt. Lockard continues his career in law enforcement in southern Mississippi.

New Jersey

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police, Policing, Civil Rights, Use of Force, Excessive Force, Constitutional Law, Police Misconduct, Search, Seizure, Arrest, False Arrest, Deadly Force, Wrongful Death, Law Enforcement, Policing Policy and Training

More than 30 years of legal and law enforcement experience combined (24 years practicing law and more than 8 years as a sworn police officer and more than 5 years as a law enforcement trainer/instructor) Supervisor Legal Education Unit-Baltimore Police Department-2021-Present Policing Practices Consultant 2023-Present Legal Education Supervisor-Baltimore Police Department-2021-Present Legal Education Instructor-Baltimore Police Department-2020-Present Criminal Defense/Police Disciplinary Hearings Representing Officers/Police Misconduct Representing Officers/Civil Rights Attorney Representing Plaintiffs-2001-2019 Former Assistant State's Attorney-2001-2003-Prosecuted persons charged with misdemeanor and felony violations of State and local criminal statute. Baltimore Police Department 1993-2001-Former Police Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant in Baltimore Police Department and Associate Legal Counsel Member of the District of Columbia Bar-2004 Member of the Maryland Bar-2001 ...

Salt Point, New York

Firearms & Ballistics, Security - Justification, Lawful Use of Force, Firearms, Firearms Training, Firearms Training Accidents, Force on Force, Force on Force Training, Force on Force Training Accidents, Negligent Training, Air Soft Training, Air Soft Training Accidents, Security, Negligent Security, Concealed Carry, Deadly Force, Use of Force, Shooting, Firearms

Don Redl – Board Certified Investigator | Use-of-Force & Firearms Expert Don Redl is a Board Certified Investigator and Experienced Firearms & Use-of-Force Expert licensed in New York, North Carolina, Florida, and Wyoming. He brings over 30 years of experience as a New York State DCJS Certified Firearms Instructor (FA), General Topics / Use-of-Force Instructor (GT), Scenario-Based Force-on-Force (Sim) and Active Shooter Response Instructor, as well as Advanced Instructor Development Training in Brain-Based Tactical Training Design (NURO). Don holds the rating of Stock Service Pistol Master from the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and multiple instructor credentials from the National Rifle Association, including: NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, NRA Instructor in Pistol, Personal Protection, and Firearm Safety. He is also a past first-place finisher at the prestigious National Tactical Invitational. A three-time published autho...

New York

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police, Policing, Civil Rights, Use of Force, Excessive Force, Constitutional Law, Police Misconduct, Search, Seizure, Arrest, False Arrest, Deadly Force, Wrongful Death, Law Enforcement, Policing Policy and Training

More than 30 years of legal and law enforcement experience combined (24 years practicing law and more than 8 years as a sworn police officer and more than 5 years as a law enforcement trainer/instructor) Supervisor Legal Education Unit-Baltimore Police Department-2021-Present Policing Practices Consultant 2023-Present Legal Education Supervisor-Baltimore Police Department-2021-Present Legal Education Instructor-Baltimore Police Department-2020-Present Criminal Defense/Police Disciplinary Hearings Representing Officers/Police Misconduct Representing Officers/Civil Rights Attorney Representing Plaintiffs-2001-2019 Former Assistant State's Attorney-2001-2003-Prosecuted persons charged with misdemeanor and felony violations of State and local criminal statute. Baltimore Police Department 1993-2001-Former Police Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant in Baltimore Police Department and Associate Legal Counsel Member of the District of Columbia Bar-2004 Member of the Maryland Bar-2001 ...

Pennsylvania

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police, Policing, Civil Rights, Use of Force, Excessive Force, Constitutional Law, Police Misconduct, Search, Seizure, Arrest, False Arrest, Deadly Force, Wrongful Death, Law Enforcement, Policing Policy and Training

More than 30 years of legal and law enforcement experience combined (24 years practicing law and more than 8 years as a sworn police officer and more than 5 years as a law enforcement trainer/instructor) Supervisor Legal Education Unit-Baltimore Police Department-2021-Present Policing Practices Consultant 2023-Present Legal Education Supervisor-Baltimore Police Department-2021-Present Legal Education Instructor-Baltimore Police Department-2020-Present Criminal Defense/Police Disciplinary Hearings Representing Officers/Police Misconduct Representing Officers/Civil Rights Attorney Representing Plaintiffs-2001-2019 Former Assistant State's Attorney-2001-2003-Prosecuted persons charged with misdemeanor and felony violations of State and local criminal statute. Baltimore Police Department 1993-2001-Former Police Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant in Baltimore Police Department and Associate Legal Counsel Member of the District of Columbia Bar-2004 Member of the Maryland Bar-2001 ...

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 ...

Austin, 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 Baxter is a Use of Force and Police Practices expert and the Chief Executive Officer of Force Science. Ltd. where, in addition to research and public safety training, his team is dedicated to honest accountability and informing triers of fact by analyzing human performance during high pressure, time-compressed encounters. Brian is a retired, 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 F...