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Investigations Expert Witnesses

Investigations expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on investigations. The investigations expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accounting, Banking, Child Abuse, Dram Shop & Alcohol Services, Emergency Preparedness, Employment, Firearms & Ballistics, Forensic Psychology, Fraud, Gaming & Gambling, Hospital Administration, Hotel & Restaurant, Human Factors, Human Resources, and Investigation.

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Karen R Laser-Garrett

Police & Security Expert - Lieutenant (Ret.)

Laser Consulting, Inc.

Arizona

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Investigations, Security, Use of Force, Policy and Procedure, Internal Affairs, Administrative Complaint Process

Karen is recently retired from law enforcement, having been employed as a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department and Oceanside Police Department for a total of 30 years, retiring as a Lieutenant with the Oceanside Police Department. Karen brings experience from a multifaceted career, having been assigned to or responsible for units such as K9, Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT, Crisis Response Team, Homeless Outreach Team, Harbor Operations, Psychological Evaluation Response Team, Internal Affairs, Community Resource Team, and Investigations. Karen was a Detective Sergeant, supervising the Robbery-Homicide Unit, Crimes of Violence Unit, and Property Crimes Unit. She investigated hundreds of criminal cases ranging from low-level thefts to homicide. The City of Oceanside brings tourists from around the globe, offering a variety of destination activities. Karen planned and organized large-scale special events such as the City of Oceanside’s July 4th celebrations, music ...

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Karen R Laser-Garrett

Police & Security Expert - Lieutenant (Ret.)

Laser Consulting, Inc.

Temecula, California

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Investigations, Security, Use of Force, Policy and Procedure, Internal Affairs, Administrative Complaint Process

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Michael Dasargo

Use-of-Force Expert | Force Science Analyst

Stronghold Dynamic

San Diego, California

Firearms & Ballistics, Human Factors - Advanced Force Science Analyst, Use-of-Force, Investigations, Performance Factors, Gun Safety, Counter-ambush Training, Decision-making, Perception and Cognition, tunnel vision, Firearms Training, startle-reaction, Officer Involved Shooting, Self Defense Shooting, Home Defense Shooting, Tactical Operations, Security

Use-of-Force (UOF) Expert Witness and Advanced Force-Science Analyst with more than 20 years of international experience in executive protection, corporate risk management, and tactical medicine. Leveraging advanced certifications in defensive shooting, counter-ambush tactics, and force-science analysis, I provide courts, law firms, and law-enforcement agencies with scientifically grounded testimony, and actionable recommendations that withstand rigorous scrutiny.

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Carl D. Charles

Police Practices Expert - Retired Police Chief

Carl D. Charles Consulting

Chino Hills, California

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Discipline, Officer Involved Shooting, Use of Force, Chain of Custody, Policy/Procedure, Training, Investigations, Internal Affairs, Hiring, Crowd Control, Vehicle Pursuit, Supervision, Tactics, Incident Management, Evidence Handling

Carl Charles holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an option in Criminology and Corrections from California State University, Northridge, and a Master of Arts degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. He is active in the field of training as a POST certified instructor at the Center for Criminal Justice, California State University, Long Beach. Carl has over thirty (30) years of law enforcement experience. He retired from the Downey Police Department in 2018, after twenty-eight (28) years of service, the final six (6) as the chief of police. In 2021, he accepted an interim appointment as the Signal Hill chief of police, concluding that assignment in 2023. As police chief, he planned, coordinated, managed, and evaluated police department operations. Carl exercised management and supervision over staff directly or through subordinates by meting out discipline and training police personnel, as well as promotional and rank placement. H...

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Janet M. McHard, CPA, CFE, MAFF, CFF, CGMA, PI

Forensic Accounting Expert – Award-Winning Speaker

The McHard Firm

California

Accounting, Fraud - Investigations, Occupational fraud, White collar crime, Professional education, Testifying expert, Kovel accounting - tax, Accounting reconstruction, Litigated probate, Lost business income, Business disputes, Accounting malpractice, Embezzlement, Criminal defense, Loss & restitution calculation, Consulting expert, Asset tracing

Janet M. McHard, CPA, CFE, MAFF, CFF, CGMA, PI, is the Founding Partner of The McHard Firm, a firm specializing in forensic accounting, fraud prevention, accounting reconstruction, and expert witness testimony. Janet conducts forensic and investigative accounting in matters concerning alleged white-collar crimes, embezzlements, employee theft and other disputed accounting issues. She provides expert witness testimony and consulting expert services in cases where fraud is suspected. Janet teaches on accounting, fraud examination and white-collar crime topics for a variety of professional organizations. Ms. McHard is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a certification bestowed upon examination by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for whom she has also been a faculty member, teaching on topics of fraud examination and white-collar crime since 2003. Janet is the 2017 ACFE Speaker of the Year. She holds a CPA in the states of New Mexico, Arizona and California. S...

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Nicol Stolar-Peterson, PsyD, LCSW, BCD

www.nicolstolar.com

Murrieta, California

Social Work, Child Abuse - Child Protective Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Investigations, Standard of Care, Removal, Exigency, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Neglect, Child Death, Child Fatality, Child Welfare

Child Abuse/Child Welfare Expert national practice. Completed over 1000 child abuse investigations and interviews, 100’s of removals, 100’s of foster care and adoptive placements. 11 years of field experience working in child protective services as a child abuse investigator, interviewer, trainer, foster care/adoption social worker (2003-2015). Licensed clinical social worker in California since 2009. Trained over 1000 social workers in child abuse investigation and current standards and duties. National trainer on mandated reporting. Focus Areas Include; Child Welfare Expert Child Abuse Investigations Clinical Social Worker Expert Witness Child Fatality Investigations CPS /DCFS Expertise Consultation Psychotherapy Crisis Counseling Forensic Interviewer Case Management Community Outreach Group Therapy Record/Case Review Structured Decision-Making Tools Testimony

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Christy A Full, SPHR

Human Resources Expert Witness - Cases Nationwide

FULL Service Consulting

Los Angeles, California

Human Resources, Employment - Negligent hiring, Wrongful termination, Disability accommodation, Discrimination, Harassment, Workplace violence, Background checks, Policies and compliance, Investigations, Job classification, Compensation, Company vehicle use, Negligent supervision, Sexual harassment, Leaves of absence, Workers compensation, Personal injury

Christy Full has nearly 40 years of hands-on experience working with companies ranging in size from 5 to 3000 employees in a variety of industries that include financial services, retail property management, advertising, hospitality, high tech and non-profit. Relying on her deep knowledge of all HR disciplines such as policies and compliance, talent acquisition and retention, compensation, benefits, safety, performance management and training she has been successful in building both an ongoing consulting and expert witness practice for businesses and attorneys. Her degrees in Psychology and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame offer the crucial foundation of Human Resources - combining an understanding of behavior with the ability to analyze data and patterns to design, implement, communicate and refine workplace policies, programs and practices that represent best practices and remain compliant in the ever-changing landscape of employment law. She has attained ...

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Mickey Williams, Esq., J.D., MPA

Police Chief and Attorney-Police Practices Expert

M.L. Williams Consulting, LLC

California

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Use of Force, Training, Officer Involved Shooting, Canine , Internal Affairs, Police Discipline, Crisis Negotiations, Undercover , Evidence Handling, Pursuit Incidents, De-escalation, Incident Management, Homeless, Promotional/Hiring Processes, Investigations, Tactics, Policy, FTO, SWAT, Accident

Mickey Williams is a retired Police Chief with 29 years of municipal law enforcement experience. Mickey is a licensed California attorney who has extensive experience as a law enforcement trainer and college professor. Mickey offers expert witness services and consultation regarding case evaluation and strategy, incident evaluation, personnel issues, risk management concerns, and policing best practices. Mickey also conducts all types of investigations. Mickey's areas of expertise include the following: Use of Force Review/Policy/Best Practices, Officer Involved Shootings, K-9 Deployment/Management/Policy, Internal Affairs Investigations, Police Discipline, Hostage/Crisis Negotiations, Criminal Investigation Best Practices, Undercover Investigations, Evidence Handling Practices, Media Relations, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Field Training Officer/Program Management, and De-Escalation and Crisis Management. Mickey worked at all levels of municipal policing to include patrol, inv...

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Patrick Maroney

Dram Shop Expert - Retired State ABC Director

Maroney Consulting Services LLC

Platteville , Colorado

Dram Shop & Alcohol Services - Liquor, Alcohol, Liability, Compliance, Dram Shop, Accidents, Injury, Retail, Accident, Investigations

Patrick Maroney is the President of Maroney Consulting Services LLC, which provides expert witness testimony related to dram shop cases. He provides training and consultation for Colorado liquor laws and rules; trade practices laws and rules; retail, wholesale and supplier compliance and licensing in Colorado and is certified as a Colorado Responsible Vendor Trainer. Patrick has trained over 11,000 students in the safe service of alcohol. He has over 33 years of law enforcement experience and was the Chief of Investigations and the Director of the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division. Mr. Maroney's experience includes working for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office (Fort Collins, Colorado), Arapahoe County (Colorado) Coroner's Office, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Patrick instructed numerous training classes on Colorado liquor laws and rules and provided official interpretations of Colorado liquor laws and rules to liquor stakeholders, legislators and licensees. ...

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John P Troiano

Bank Fraud Expert Witness | 30+ Years Experience

JPT Consulting, LLC

Groton, Connecticut

Fraud, Banking - Bank Fraud, Fraud Prevention, Fraud Detection, Check Fraud, Card Fraud, Loan Fraud, 1st and 3rd Party Fraud, Internal Fraud, Investigations, Vendor Management, Exam Management, Risk Management

I serve as an expert witness in bank fraud matters, providing independent, objective analysis in disputes involving alleged fraud, negligence, and control failures across financial services. I bring 30+ years of experience spanning bank fraud operations, fraud risk management, product and channel lifecycle oversight, legal and compliance governance, and financial crimes investigations—including courtroom testimony experience in criminal fraud cases. I help courts and counsel understand complex facts, industry practices, and whether an institution’s actions were reasonable under applicable standards. My expertise covers the full bank fraud lifecycle, including fraud program governance and strategy, risk appetite alignment, preventive and detective controls (authentication, transaction monitoring, analytics, decisioning), investigations and case management, escalation protocols, and documentation quality. I also evaluate customer impact and claims handling, including dispute resoluti...

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John A Campanella, SHRM-SCP

Law Enforcement Policy and Procedures Expert

Campanella Consulting Group, Inc.

Newark, Delaware

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Police policy, police procedure, police standards, police practices, policy compliance, police misconduct, police, investigations, human resources, neglect of duty, fail to train, negligent retention, negligent hiring, law enforcement, private sector workplace investigation, workplace investigations, internal affairs

I am a retired Captain of the Delaware State Police with over 32 years of service, retiring in September 2017 after concluding my career as Director of Human Resources. My assignments included command-level leadership and progressively responsible roles in policy and procedure development, compliance monitoring, internal and external investigations, training and development, program management, and executive leadership. In addition to my operational work, I conducted approximately six sensitive internal affairs investigations for the Delaware State Police and served on disciplinary review boards both as an officer and as a commanding officer. These responsibilities gave me practical experience in applying standards of conduct, evaluating officer candor, and recommending discipline in complex cases. As Director of Human Resources, I was responsible for all hiring and separation decisions concerning the Division’s civilian employees and made hiring recommendations for sworn troope...

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Joshua C Shelton, CPP, CTM

Workplace Violence Focus

Group Nine Risk Consulting

Peachtree City, Georgia

Security, Premises Liability - Security, Premises Liability, Threat Assessment, Active-Shooter, Inadequate & Negligent Security, Workplace Violence, Security Management, Security Guards, Gas Station, Apartment, Parking Garage, ASIS, Physical Security, Asset Protection, Part 107, Investigations, WPV, SHRM, Photogrammetry, drone

Josh is a senior consultant at Group Nine Risk Consulting and a seasoned professional with over 20 years of career experience in corporate security and law enforcement. Josh is board certified in Security Management, having earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification through ASIS International. Globally recognized as the standard of excellence for security management professionals, the CPP demonstrates one’s knowledge and competency in seven key domains of security: Security Principles and Practices, Business Principles and Practices, Investigations, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Security, and Crisis Management. In addition to his security expertise, Josh is a Part 107 licensed drone pilot, specializing in 3D scene modeling and photogrammetry services. His advanced aerial imaging capabilities provide critical support for forensic investigations, security assessments, and accident reconstruction. Josh is also a Certified Threat Manager (CTM...

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Dian Brown

Banking and Bank Regulation Expert Witness

Atlanta Financial Reguatory Consultants, LLC

Alpharetta, Georgia

Banking, Risk Management - Investigations, Litigation Support, Audits, Consumer Compliance, Personal Finance, Board Governance, Loans, Fraud, Trusts and Estates, Operations, Management Appraisal, Credit Administration, Internal Controls, Financial Performance, Enforcement Actions, Troubled Bank Resolution, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering, Deposits

Dian Brown is a Banking Expert Witness with over 40 years of combined experience as a "National Bank Examiner" and banking consultant. This relevant and specialized experience enables her to have an excellent grasp of industry standards and practices. She is highly skilled in analyzing financial practices using examination of transaction records, internal policies, disclosures, contracts, etc. and determining if appropriate procedures were followed or lapses, mismanagement or regulatory violations. She is also very effective in explaining industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and the operational realities of financial institutions in individual and group settings. When performing Expert Witness work, she understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality and delivering independent opinions supported by evidence. Dian also has four years of bank and FinTech consulting experience with Reference Point, LLC, a subsidiary of RGP, in New York, NY. There she served as the s...

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Brian Landers

Nationally-Recognized Law Enforcement Expert

LandersCRT, LLC

Illinois

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Use of Force, Arrest, K-9, Police Dogs, Tasers, Pepper Spray, Investigations, Pursuits, Crowd Control, SWAT, De-escalation, Crisis Response, Hostage, Suicide, Jails, Traffic Stops, Officer-Involved Shootings, Firearms, Evidence, Security

Brian is the founder of LandersCRT, LLC and lead consultant/expert. Brian has experience as an expert witness throughout the United States in police practices, training, security practices, corrections, and use of force and tactics. A 19-year veteran of law enforcement who worked patrol, K-9, drug units, and rose to the rank of Lieutenant, Brian also brings valuable street experience to his clients. Now a full-time educator and trainer, Brian provides consulting and expert testimony services on a select basis for both civil and criminal cases. Brian holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration, a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, and is pursuing his Ph.D. in Business. He holds multiple certifications as a Master Trainer for law enforcement topics and use of force. He frequently serves as a media consultant on police and criminal justice issues for ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox News affiliates. Brian was elected to three terms on the Columbia County Board of Supervisors (WI) and t...

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G. Michael Verden, MS, CSC

Security Expert - Retired US Secret Service

The Lake Forest Group

Lake Forest, Illinois

Security, Emergency Preparedness - Executive Protection, Corporate Security, Residential Security, Emergency Managment Plan, Security Plan, Event Security, Healthcare/Hospital Security, Higher Education Security, Cannabis Security, Investigations, Workplace Violence, Risk Assessment, Security Training

With an extensive career as a police officer, Secret Service agent, Senior Director of Security for the NBA, and security advisor, G. Michael Verden understands how to apply security best practices to your unique setting to safeguard people, property, and assets. Mike’s project management experience includes leading engagements with Fortune 100 companies, hospitals, higher education, professional sports, financial services, wealth management, family offices, high net worth individuals (HNWI), commercial real estate, manufacturing plants, industrial sites, corporate headquarters, pharmaceutical, cannabis (medical and retail), and residential security. Mike employs methodologies learned in a 21-year career as an agent for the United States Secret Service protecting the President, First Lady, and other heads of state and large-scale events such as the Olympics and the Super Bowl to every engagement. He understands how to identify vulnerabilities and implement proper risk managem...

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Randy Gray, CHST, CSHM, GSP, OHST, BS, MS

Grayhawk Advantage, Inc., dba. Grayhawk Safety & Health Consulting Company

Benton, Kentucky

OSHA, Safety - OSHA, Industrial Accidents, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Loss Control, Risk Management, Slip Trip & Fall, Construction Accidents, Manufacturing Accidents, Insurance, Investigations

Mr. Gray provides expert witness services in defense and plaintiff litigation matters, safety and health on-site audits, customized OSHA safety and health training, OSHA 10 and 30-hour construction and general industry training, and assistance for employers who have been issued citations that they need assistance with obtaining better citation settlement agreements and working in conjunction with legal counsel with litigation assistance contesting OSHA citations. Highly-experienced OSHA Forensic Expert Witness with 75 separate fatality and more than 150 non-fatal work-related accidents. 25+ years of OSHA compliance with 29 CFR regulations related to construction and general industry. 8 years of private Safety and Health Consulting specializing in Defense and Plaintiff's occupational injuries, conducting safety and health audits, Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for construction and general industry, and employer assistance with settlement of OSHA citations, and testifying in O...

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Leroy K. James, MS

L. K. James & Associates

Cheltenham, Maryland

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, School Safety - School Security, Clery Act Compliance, Campus Security Operations, Investigations, Emergency Management, Special Events Management, Policies and Procedures, Community Policing, Consortium Building, Patrol Operations, Local Law Enforcement Collaboration, Training & Education

Mr. James has served as a University Chief of Police, as well as an Executive Director for Campus Safety and Security at two (2) four-year higher education research institutions, and at a community college in the Washington DC and Baltimore metropolitan region. In those positions he served as the chief architect for the safety and security infrastructure for several different campuses and over 50,000 students. He also served as an adjunct professor in criminal justice at a community college. He serves as the founder of a campus security consulting firm that specializes in assisting university leaders comply with their federal responsibilities under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. Mr. James has served as the Training and Education Coordinator for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Law Enforcement Executives and Administrators (HBCU-LEEA) organization whic...

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Frank A. Mancini, DCJ

Prezza Consulting LLC

Middleton, Massachusetts

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police accountability, police internal affairs, police misconduct, early intervention systems, police mediation, police use of force, police supervision, law enforcement administration/operations, community policing, law enforcement auditing, excessive force, police/public corruption, investigations

Law enforcement operational, administrative, and policy expertise, criminal justice doctoral academic degree, use of force, criminal justice university teaching experience, subject matter expert in areas of law enforcement operations, police accountability, application of discipline, internal affairs processes, police officer administrative and criminal investigations, organizational risk analysis, Early Intervention Systems, police/community mediation, law enforcement auditing and inspections, community outreach, and police oversight mechanisms, internal affairs. Expert witness in depositions, court testimony, administrative hearings, MA Civil Service Hearings, labor arbitration testimony. Doctoral Research Portfolio: Dissertation Title “Technology and Police Accountability: Body-Worn Cameras, Effects on Complaints and Use of Force”. Experienced in Public Sector Investigations; Workplace Misconduct, Law Enforcement Training and Consulting Police Superintendent, Chief (ret.), Prof...

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Scott J Hilden

Police practices expert-Police Chief- 33 years

S. J. Hilden Consulting

SOUTH LYON, Michigan

Police Practices & Procedures, School Safety - use of force, civil liability, policy procedures, school policing, premise liability, police operations, risk management, crime prevention, police training, supervision, management, pursuits, internal investigations, racial profiling, best practice, investigations, excessive force, misconduct, 1983, Monell

Professional Summary I am an active Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety with over 33 years of law enforcement experience and more than two decades in supervisory and executive leadership roles. I have been retained in over 30 federal and state civil and criminal matters involving excessive force, unlawful arrest, failure to train, failure to supervise, Monell liability, jail and detention operations, communications center practices, and the full spectrum of police practices under 42 U.S.C. §1983 and related state law claims. Throughout my career, I have personally made over 600 arrests, reviewed approximately 400–500 use-of-force incidents, and supervised hundreds of internal investigations. I currently oversee police operations, detention functions, policy development, internal affairs, discipline, and a CALEA-accredited communications center, ensuring compliance with constitutional standards and nationally recognized best practices. My opinions are objective, standard...

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Harold C Heitman

Expert Law Enforcement Witness with Experience

Heitman Justice Services LLC

Jefferson City , Missouri

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Use of Force, Scuba, Firearms, Evidence, Less Lethal, Self Defense, Photo Lineup, PADI, Interrogation, Investigations, Jail, Dive Team, Prisoners, Drug Investigations, Pepper Spray, Narcotics, Taser, K-9, Bean Bag, Canine

Sheriff Heitman has a robust 27-year career in law enforcement, during which he has cultivated a wealth of knowledge and expertise that positions him as an expert witness in criminal cases. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice and brings extensive experience across various law enforcement roles, including: Park Ranger Jailer Police Officer Deputy Sheriff Detective Corporal Sergeant Police Chief Elected Sheriff These diverse roles provide him with a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement operations, community engagement, and legal proceedings, making him a well-rounded authority in the field. Professional Background: As an elected sheriff for 16 years, Sheriff Heitman was instrumental in shaping law enforcement policies and operational strategies to ensure the safety and security of the community. His leadership was characterized by a proactive approach to crime prevention, community outreach, and the establishment of collaborative relationships with various stakeholders,...

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Derk J Boss, CFE, CPP, CSP

DJ Boss Assoc

Las Vegas, Nevada

Gaming & Gambling, Premises Liability - Security, Surveillance, Bar/Nightclub, Dram Shop, Event Security, Hotel, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Investigations, Loss Prevention, Multi Unit Housing, Parking, Regulatory Compliance, Retail/Restaurant, Risk Assessment, Security Management, Title 31, Use of Force, Workplace Violence

Independent Security Consultant specializing primarily in gaming security and surveillance as well as premises liability with over 36 years of practical experience. Earned professional certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, Certified Surveillance Professional (CSP) with International Association of Certified Surveillance Professionals. Currently the President of the International Association of Certified Surveillance Professionals and is one of its founding members.

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A. Benjamin Mannes, MA, CPP, CESP

Global expert in Security & Duty of Care Liability

Mannes & Associates, LLC

New Jersey

Security, Safety - Duty-of-care, Premises Liaibility, Physical Security, Workplace Violence, Access Control, CCTV, Surveillance, Theft, Investigations, Vetting, Life Safety, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Harrassment, Emergency Management, Disaster Planning, Emergency Response, Security Guards, Police Response, Background Check

A. Benjamin Mannes, MA, CPP, CESP is an internationally recognized subject matter expert in duty-of-care liability, security, safety, emergency management, and corporate compliance, with over 25 years of operational and consulting experience across federal, state, and corporate environments worldwide. Based in a career in both city & federal law enforcement, Mannes has built global safety & security programs for highly regulated organizations, to include North America's largest medical board, three state education departments, public facilities, transit systems, and a Fortune-300 global corporation. He provides expert testimony and consulting in the following specialties: - Duty-of-Care Liability - Security & Safety - Extensive experience developing, managing, and auditing programs to ensure organizational duty-of-care in corporate, hospitality, education, and healthcare sectors. - Expert witness with opinions entered in multiple jurisdictions regarding organizational responsibilit...

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Earnest Welch, CPP, MAS

Correctional Operations / Use of Force Analysis

Welch Consulting Firm

Salem, New Jersey

Jails & Prisons, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Use of Force Analysis, Security Consulting, Workplace Violence, Security Management, Investigations, Active Shooter, Defensive Tactics, Less Lethal, Certified PTC Instructor, Intelligence, Crisis Management, Policy Development and Implementation, Military

Earnest Welch is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in law enforcement, security management, and military service. A combat veteran and Infantry leader, Earnest brings over 18 years of law enforcement experience, including expertise in use of force analysis, intelligence, investigations, emergency tactics, crisis management, and policy development. He is also a State Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, specializing in use of force, de-escalation, defensive tactics, and physical fitness. Additionally, Earnest is a Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response (LASER) Instructor, further solidifying his expertise in crisis response and safety protocols. Earnest is a Board-Certified Security Manager, having earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) accreditation from ASIS International, and he currently serves as the Vice Chair of ASIS Chapter 170. Additionally, he is member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants ...

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Janet M. McHard, CPA, CFE, MAFF, CFF, CGMA, PI

Forensic Accounting Expert – Award-Winning Speaker

The McHard Firm

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Timothy C. Egan, SPHR

Human Resources Expert Legal Witness

Coalition Resources Group

New Mexico

Human Resources, Hospital Administration - Human resources, HR, healthcare, hospitals, employee relations, hiring, labor relations, union avoidance, background checks, investigations, drug testing, sexual harassment, termination, collective bargaining agreement, discipline, workplace violence, HIPAA, performance evaluation, FMLA, ADA

Seasoned, SEAK trained, executive-level human resources leader. 38 years of experience in all HR functional areas, most notably employment/hiring/strategic sourcing, employee & labor relations/union avoidance, managerial training. Additional experience in: - Mediation conflict resolution - Employee training & development - Resource allocation assessments - RIFs - Layoffs/Reduction in Force - Leave of Absence - Reasonable Accommodation - ADA - Interactive Meetings - Job Descriptions - Performance Evaluations Special experience in healthcare/hospital human resources. 13-year Marine Corps veteran, including Desert Storm Gulf War.

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Neal Kimble, Ph.D., ABPP

Expert Psychologist: Clinical/Forensic/Corrections

Putnam Valley, New York

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Psychological Autopsy, Suicide Prevention & Risk Assessment, Corrections, Program Development, Clinical/Forensic Evaluations, Inspections, Audits, Investigations, Threat Assessment & Management, Workplace Violence, Forensic Psychology, Mental Illness, Competency, Insanity, Malingering

Master's Clinical Psychology Master's Forensic Psychology Master's Psychopharmacology Ph.D. Clinical Psychology American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in Clinical Psychology Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) from PSYPACT I am a Clinical, Forensic, and Corrections Psychologist licensed in New York, Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Florida, with over 13 years of experience. I have provided forensic evaluations for numerous, high-profile offenders, and developed numerous mental health programs within correctional settings. Specialties included, but are not limited to: - Proving and disproving emotional distress claims, competency, insanity, malingering, psychosis, and other forensic/clinical issues within the legal system. - Psychometric testing and record reviews. - Case consultation for attorneys on pretrial dynamics, including evaluation of opposing expert reports. - Development and implementation of mental health programs within correctional setti...

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A. Benjamin Mannes, MA, CPP, CESP

Global expert in Security & Duty of Care Liability

Mannes & Associates, LLC

New York

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Artur Sadowski

NYPD Trainer and Curriculum Designer

Police Weapons Training and Consulting

Brooklyn, New York

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Use of Force, Firearms, Taser, Pepper Spray, Training, Curriculum Development, Investigations, Scenario based training, reality based training, Electrical weapons, NYPD, Instructor development, Tactics, use of force simulator, De-escalation, Expert Witness, Force Science, Force Investigation, Police Procedures, NYPD Policy

Artur Sadowski is a retired (2025) NYPD Detective with more than 24 years of combined military and law-enforcement experience, complemented by extensive academic credentials and nationally recognized instructor certifications. He spent four years in the Marine Corps as a military policeman, eight years as an NYPD officer on patrol in Brooklyn North and twelve years as an instructor at the NYPD’s Firearms & Tactics Section (FTS). During his tenure at FTS he has trained thousands of officers in varying agencies in the use of firearms, pepper spray, Tasers, scenario, and simulator-based training. Since becoming the lead curriculum developer in 2017 he has written and revised approximately forty-five lesson plans delivered to tens of thousands of officers, and granted various instructor level certifications to over 800 instructor applicants in both New York and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. He is certified by the FBI as a firearms, and carbine instructor; By the NYS Division of...

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Timothy A Dimoff, CPP

Police & Security Procedures Expert

SACS Consulting & Investigative Services

Akron, Ohio

Police Practices & Procedures, Security - Police Procedures, Police Use of Force, Active Shooter, High-risk Workplace, Sexual Harassment, Substance Abuse, Internal Theft, Investigations, Human Resources

Certified Protection Professional A.L.I.C.E FBI Task Force Member Former detective in the Akron, Ohio Police Department Awarded the International Narcotics Special Award of Honor from the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association in 1991. Dimoff is an internationally board Certified Protection Professional (CPP); a registered national security and human resources expert with the Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys (TASA); a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS); a member of InfraGard, a joint professional organization between the FBI and security professionals to work collectively against crime, terrorism and to improve educational abilities and knowledge for the private sector; a member of The National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS); a member of the Ohio Association of Security & Investigative Services (OASIS); and a nationally certified ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training instructor. Dimo...

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Aaron T. Olson, M.Ed.

Police Practices Expert -Retired State Police

A.T. Olson Consulting, L.L.C.

Beavercreek, Oregon

Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation - Police Procedures, Use of Force, Police Investigations, Police Interviews, Police Arrests, Police Use of Force, Police Shootings, Police Pursuits, Wrongful Death, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Retention, Failure to Supervise, Failure to Train, Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, Investigations, Criminal defense, Homicide, Assault

1. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) as a Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). 2. Published senior co-writer of CARE Approach: Seeking Solutions to Human Problems, Kendall Hunt. 3. Published co-writer of Multicultural Law Enforcement: Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society, 7th Edition by Pearson. 4. Published co-writer of Multicultural and Diversity Strategies for the Fire Service by Pearson. 5. Retired Oregon State Police Sergeant with 26 years of police service. 6. Former Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Instructor on Background Investigations, Internal Affairs Investigations and Report Writing. 7. Former Local Government Personnel Institute HR Investigator: Investigated police chiefs, county commissioners, city council members, and employees. 8. U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Military Police Corp. 9. Retired Commissioned Officer from the U.S. Army Reserves. 10.Bachelo...

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A. Benjamin Mannes, MA, CPP, CESP

Global expert in Security & Duty of Care Liability

Mannes & Associates, LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Madeline I Maysonet Scavo, Psy.D

Clinical & Forensic Psychology Expert

Dr Maysonet Clinical & Forensic Psychology Firm PLLC

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - PTSD, Trauma, Psychological Autopsy, Suicide Prevention & Risk Assessment, Clinical/Forensic Evaluations, IME, Disability, Compensation, Personal Injury, Fitness for Duty, Inspections, Audits, Investigations, Threat Assessment & Management, Workplace Violence, Malpractice, & Evaluative Mediation

Dr. Maysonet is a seasoned bilingual clinical and forensic psychologist with 25+ years of experience in investigations and as a correctional psychologist within several government agencies (e.g., State Department of Corrections, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security) and private practice. She is licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida. Dr. Maysonet has provided many specialized therapeutic services and legal consultations to veterans, law enforcement, attorneys, and the community in general. She has been the subject matter expert and consulted in cases related to: Psychological Autopsy Investigation (completed suicide) Correctional standard of care Audits/Reviews/Investigation of Correctional Suicide Prevention Programs Competence Evaluation Suicide Risk Assessment Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Compensation Social Security Disability Personal Injury Fitness for Duty Pre-surgery Lethal Weapon Training Act...

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Mickey Williams, Esq., J.D., MPA

Police Chief and Attorney-Police Practices Expert

M.L. Williams Consulting, LLC

Vonore, Tennessee

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Marcus Sprague

Police Practices Expert

FC2 Consulting

Nashville, Tennessee

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police Procedures, Use of Force, Officer Involved Shootings, Tactical Operations, Crowd Control, Crowd Management, SWAT, Patrol Operations, Investigations, Active Shooter, Training, De-Escalation, Incident Command

Marcus has over 25 years of law enforcement experience in a wide variety of assignments, including over a decade with the SWAT team, where he served as an operator, sniper, team leader, and commander. He also served as a supervisor on his mobile field force team. Marcus worked various assignments, including uniformed crime suppression, homicide, property crimes, narcotics, and an auto theft task force. Marcus served as a police officer in a city of 200,000 people in California's North Bay. He currently serves as Director of Training for the Ohio Tactical Officers Association. He formerly served as the Executive Director of the California Association of Tactical Officers and was an original plank holder of CATO's Strategic Leadership Program. Prior to that position, Marcus served as the Vice President. He currently serves as the Conference Director and member of the training cadre, where he developed the curriculum and taught Critical Incident Leadership for supervisors, SWAT Team...

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Bentley Nettles

College Station, Texas

Dram Shop & Alcohol Services, Hotel & Restaurant - Liquor Liability, Intoxication, Investigations, liability, Alcohol Seller/Server training, Liquor delivery driver training, Alcohol Regulatory Compliance, Injury, Retail, Nightclub, Bar, Restaurant, Drunk Driving

Chief executive of state agency tasked with regulating alcoholic beverage sales throughout Texas. The TABC has 635 full time employees, distributed across 41 locations and a biennial budget of 96 million dollars. Supervised and directed the nearly 200 auditors and sworn peace officers who helped enforce the laws and regulations dealing with underage serving, serving while intoxicated, over-serving, etc. Responsible for the prosecution, evaluation and settlement of thousands of alleged violations of public safety standards regarding alcohol. Assisted in the development and implementation of the Targeted Responsibility for Alcohol Connected Emergencies (TRACE) procedure. TRACE is used after an alcohol related emergency (such as an impaired person injury someone in a motor vehicle accident) as an investigation technique to track back to a permitted location and determine if the driver was over served or impaired at the time of his last drink purchase.

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Timothy C. Egan, SPHR

Human Resources Expert Legal Witness

Coalition Resources Group

Horizon City, Texas

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Bruce Champagne, B.S., MPA

Human Factors/Police Practices/Self-Defense

Quadrant Operations, LLC

Sandy, Utah

Police Practices & Procedures, Human Factors - Police Uses of Force, Police Practices & Training, Civilian Self-Defense, Biomechanics, Investigations, Memory, Martial Arts, Criminal Gangs, Behavioral Profiling, Crime Analysis, Specialized Interviews, Tactical Operations, Aquatic Crime Scenes & Investigations, Human Factors analysis

As a decorated law enforcement officer with service in both urban and rural municipal agencies and a county sheriff’s department, Bruce Champagne has completed assignments as a field training officer, patrol and investigations supervisor, corrections officer and supervisor, criminal gang investigator, forensic diver, major crimes detective, civilian review board representative, SWAT leader and member, and firearms/defensive tactics instructor. Bruce was a previous president of the Utah Tactical Officers Association, Utah Gang Investigators Association, Utah Forensic Divers Association, and Utah Peace Officers Association. Bruce is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, International Association of Forensic Criminologists, Association of Force Investigators, Society for Integrity in Force Investigation and Reporting, and National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), and is a certified instruct...