Police Expert Witnesses
Police 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 police. The police expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Behavioral and Social Sciences, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Hospitalist, Human Factors, Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Occupational Medicine, Police Practices & Procedures, Psychiatry, Security, and Toxicology.
Kevin R. Madison, JD, CPP, PCI, EMT, FF
POLICE & SECURITY USE OF FORCE & PURSUITS EXPERT
Kevin R. Madison, Expert Witness & Consultant, LLC
Security, Police Practices & Procedures
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Inadequate Security, Negligent Security, Police Pursuits, Police Chases, Police Crashes, Excessive Force, Use of Force, Assaults, Sexual Assaults, Assaults at Hotels, Parking Garage Safety, Parking Lot Safety, Auto-Pedestrian Safety, Workplace Violence, Foreseeability of Domestic Violence
Kevin R. Madison is UNIQUELY CROSS-CREDENTIALED & QUALIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING ARENAS:
POLICE
USE OF FORCE
POLICE PURSUITS
EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSE PROTOCOLS
SECURITY
AUTO-PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ISSUES
FIRE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)
Former Assistant District Attorney of Travis County, Texas.
Advanced Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE with law enforcement experience as a Police Chief, Investigator, Police Officer, Campus Police Officer, and Deputy Sheriff.
Certified Police Instructor by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Approximately ten years Security experience, including Security Supervisor of Dobie Center - a premier 27 story college co-ed private dormitory housing 950 University of Texas students, with a two-level shopping mall, 6 story parking garage. Security Supervisor for apartment complexes and Security Consultant for Homeowners Association for Steiner Ranch UT Golf Club Community in Austin and Polo Club Estates in Dripping Springs, Texas. Former ...
Benjamin O. Warren, Jr.
Hot Pursuit, Inc.
Police Practices & Procedures, Jails & Prisons
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Pursuit Policy, Use-of-Force, Crime Foreseeability, Lethal Use-of-Force, Excessive Force, In-Custody Death, Firearms, Less-Than-Lethal, Reasonable Suspicion, Probable Cause, Searches, Internal Affairs, Crime & Arrest, Jail Policy, Jail Custody, Jail Suicide, Bars/Night Clubs, Security
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD): April 21,1980 to November 30, 2013 - Honorably retired at the rank of Sergeant.
Peace Officer Standardized Training (P.O.S.T.) certified peace officer with Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Supervisory certifications. Patrol and field functions for a total of 18 years. Responded to tens of thousands of emergency calls for service. Assigned as Delegate and Defense Representative on behalf police officers of the Los Angeles Police Protective League.
Assigned as a detective trainee, Southeast Division, Major Assault Crimes (MAC). Filed cases with the Los Angeles County District Attorney and Los Angeles City Attorney. Prepared and presented criminal cases for preliminary hearing and trial. Testified approximately 150+ times at preliminary hearings and criminal trials and Municipal Court as an investigator and fact witness. Testified at preliminary hearing under California, Proposition 115, Peace Officer Hearsay Testimony, pursuant to the Cr...
Frank R. Vanecek
Police Practices Expert - Nationwide Practice
Full Spectrum Investigations, Expert Witness and Consulting
Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation
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Fingerprints, Homicide, Gangs, Narcotics, RICO, False arrest, False Conviction, Use of Force, Civil Rights, 42 U.S. Code § 1983, Identification, Crime Scene, Investigation, Policy and Procedure, Incident Management, Firearms, Firearms Instruction, Wrongful Conviction, Monell Claims
Available Nationwide
Police Practices Expert specializing in case review, analysis, objective opinion development and delivery through high quality reports (Rule 26) and testimony. Actions in state courts and Federal actions including 42 U.S. Code § 1983; Due Process, False Arrest, False Conviction, False Confinement, Failure to Intervene, Policy and Customs Claims, Motions to Review Capital Convictions, Brady Violations, Malicious Prosecution, Coercive Interrogation, Conspiracy, Monell Claims, and Excessive Use of Force. Most of these have been primarily associated with murder cases, and have often had gang involvement.
Over 38 years of law enforcement experience at city, county, state and federal level. Assignments worked included Patrol, K-9, Detectives, Narcotics/Task Force (DEA), Special Investigations and Internal Affairs, Organized Crime, Gaming, Metro Fugitive, Metro Gang, Major Crimes/Homicide, Dignitary Protection, Security Manager, Latent Fingerprint Examiner, Identifi...
Darriell J Bone
Independent Workplace Solutions LLC
Queen Creek, Arizona
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of Force, Excessive Force, Civil Rights, Police, Misconduct, Consulting, Internal Affairs, Harassment, Policy, Constitutional Policing, Compliance
Darriell Bone is a retired 20-year law enforcement professional with extensive experience in internal investigations, having investigated or managed more than 3,000 internal investigations. He served as a commander for the Professional Standards Bureau at a large law enforcement agency, where he managed high-volume complex investigations and provided innovative guidance and supervision to internal investigators.
After Mr. Bone’s retirement with law enforcement, Mr. Bone worked on the executive team as the External Force Investigation Team Lead Supervisor for DLG Consulting & Advisory Services, providing constitutional policing/police reform services to the Albuquerque Police Department.
Mr. Bone has received various certifications and training in areas such as use of force, deadly force, OIS investigations, force encounters analysis, advanced interview and interrogation, internal affairs, general instruction, firearms instruction and detective certification.
Mr. Bone's exper...
Elizabeth Ferguson, MD
Hogan and Associates Licensed in CA,CO,FL,GA,AL
California
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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hospital, malpractice, will contest, corrections, psychiatry, psychology, suicide, mental health, behavioral health, CMO, administrative, correctional psychiatry, litigation, JCAHO, law enforcement, telepsychiatry, business development, forensic psychiatry, fitness for duty, police
Dr. Ferguson, a board-certified Harvard trained forensic psychiatrist, is a respected active leader and experienced expert in the field of mental health litigation consultation. She is recognized by her peers for her administrative expertise in behavioral health organizations and has held many senior positions in national professional organizations for two decades. She has led or served on numerous community and national committees at the interface of law and psychiatry. At the earliest stage possible in her career, she was recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
As a forensic psychiatrist, chief medical officer, director of telepsychiatry behavioral health business development, and forensic psychiatry fellowship director she has a record of proven leadership in the clinical, educational, research, and public policy forums of psychiatric and telepsychiatric services.
She greatly enjoys teaching psychiatrists how to testify and was the foundin...
Elizabeth Ferguson, MD
Hogan and Associates Licensed in CA,CO,FL,GA,AL
Colorado
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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hospital, malpractice, will contest, corrections, psychiatry, psychology, suicide, mental health, behavioral health, CMO, administrative, correctional psychiatry, litigation, JCAHO, law enforcement, telepsychiatry, business development, forensic psychiatry, fitness for duty, police
Dr. Ferguson, a board-certified Harvard trained forensic psychiatrist, is a respected active leader and experienced expert in the field of mental health litigation consultation. She is recognized by her peers for her administrative expertise in behavioral health organizations and has held many senior positions in national professional organizations for two decades. She has led or served on numerous community and national committees at the interface of law and psychiatry. At the earliest stage possible in her career, she was recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
As a forensic psychiatrist, chief medical officer, director of telepsychiatry behavioral health business development, and forensic psychiatry fellowship director she has a record of proven leadership in the clinical, educational, research, and public policy forums of psychiatric and telepsychiatric services.
She greatly enjoys teaching psychiatrists how to testify and was the foundin...
John A Campanella, SHRM-SCP
Campanella Consulting Group, Inc.
Newark, Delaware
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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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
I worked in Law Enforcement for over 32-years retiring from the Delaware State Police in September 2017 at the rank of Captain, serving the last four years as the Director of Human Resources. My law enforcement experience includes increasingly responsible roles and achievement in the areas of: Policy/Procedure Development; Human Resource Management; Compliance Monitoring; Internal and External Investigations; & Training/Development.
I served as the Accreditation Manager for the Delaware State Police responsible for two meritorious re-accreditation awards with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and supervised a third meritorious re-accreditation as a commander. I have been a part-time assessor for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) since September 2014 where I travel the country evaluating the policies and procedures of law enforcement agencies to be sure they meet the best practice standards set forth by CALEA.
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Timothy M. Dixon, J.D., M.P.S.
Washington, District Of Columbia
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures
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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 (22 years practicing law and 8.5 years as a sworn police officer and 4 years as a law enforcement trainer/instructor)
Supervisor Legal Education Unit-Baltimore Police Department-2021-Present
Policing Practices Consultant 2023-Present
Legal Education Instructor-Baltimore Police Department-2020-2021
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
Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice Department 2000-2003
Elizabeth Ferguson, MD
Hogan and Associates Licensed in CA,CO,FL,GA,AL
Palm Coast, Florida
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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hospital, malpractice, will contest, corrections, psychiatry, psychology, suicide, mental health, behavioral health, CMO, administrative, correctional psychiatry, litigation, JCAHO, law enforcement, telepsychiatry, business development, forensic psychiatry, fitness for duty, police
Dr. Ferguson, a board-certified Harvard trained forensic psychiatrist, is a respected active leader and experienced expert in the field of mental health litigation consultation. She is recognized by her peers for her administrative expertise in behavioral health organizations and has held many senior positions in national professional organizations for two decades. She has led or served on numerous community and national committees at the interface of law and psychiatry. At the earliest stage possible in her career, she was recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
As a forensic psychiatrist, chief medical officer, director of telepsychiatry behavioral health business development, and forensic psychiatry fellowship director she has a record of proven leadership in the clinical, educational, research, and public policy forums of psychiatric and telepsychiatric services.
She greatly enjoys teaching psychiatrists how to testify and was the foundin...
Elizabeth Ferguson, MD
Hogan and Associates Licensed in CA,CO,FL,GA,AL
Georgia
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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hospital, malpractice, will contest, corrections, psychiatry, psychology, suicide, mental health, behavioral health, CMO, administrative, correctional psychiatry, litigation, JCAHO, law enforcement, telepsychiatry, business development, forensic psychiatry, fitness for duty, police
Dr. Ferguson, a board-certified Harvard trained forensic psychiatrist, is a respected active leader and experienced expert in the field of mental health litigation consultation. She is recognized by her peers for her administrative expertise in behavioral health organizations and has held many senior positions in national professional organizations for two decades. She has led or served on numerous community and national committees at the interface of law and psychiatry. At the earliest stage possible in her career, she was recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
As a forensic psychiatrist, chief medical officer, director of telepsychiatry behavioral health business development, and forensic psychiatry fellowship director she has a record of proven leadership in the clinical, educational, research, and public policy forums of psychiatric and telepsychiatric services.
She greatly enjoys teaching psychiatrists how to testify and was the foundin...
Mark S McConnell, M.D.
Dr. Mark McConnell LLC
Boise, Idaho
Critical Care Medicine, Hospitalist
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ICU, Critical Care, Pediatric, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Hospitalist, Inpatient, Medicine, Burnout, Telemedicine, LTACH, Long-Term Acute Care Hospital, Child Abuse, Malpractice, Anti-trust, Medical Staff, Tactical Medicine, Police, Aeromedical, Transport
I am quadruple boarded in Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Adult Critical Care Medicine. Currently I practice as an Academic Hospitalist and Critical Care Physician associated with the University of Washington School of Medicine in Boise, Idaho. I completed my Adult Critical Care Fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center and my Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. I served as Medical Director of a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Idaho for 10 years and have practiced both Pediatric Critical Care and Adult Critical Care for most of my 25 year career in multiple hospital settings ranging from suburban community hospitals to academic medical centers and government hospitals. I have experience with Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals also. I have a special interest in physician burnout and the intersection between burnout and patient safety. I have serv...
James (Jim) McMahon, CPP, CISSP, Director Certified
Board certified in Physical & Info Sys Security
McMahon & Associates
Eagle, Idaho
Security, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Intellectual Property protection, Physical /Personal/ Information/Network Security, Criminal Investigations, POLICE, CCTV, Computer Forensics, evidence collection, Standard of Care, Training, Fraud, Premises liability, Use of Force, premise security, truth
Multiple professional certifications.
Accomplished professional with comprehensive international investigative skills, information security, and regulatory compliance background and success in achieving and exceeding organizational goals and objectives. Set goals, priorities, manage resources and develop safety plans. Accepted in state and federal courts as an expert witness.
Wide spread work in risk management, premises liability, duty of care, production, manufacturing, customer safety, executive protection global travel, employee training, fraud investigations, pre-employment background, drug testing, innovative regulatory compliance and loss prevention activities within local, state and federal guidelines. Frequent corporate advisor. Significant international experience and operations.
Successful multiple international projects. Research & evaluate industry trends, using findings to design & execute strategies. Excels at interacting with broad populations, including C-le...
George C. Klein, PhD
Oakton Community College
Northbrook, Illinois
Police Practices & Procedures, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Mentally Ill, Police, Police Apprehension of the Mentally Ill, Police Policies and Procedures, Crisis Intervention Teams, Jail Suicide
George C. Klein, Ph.D. works as an expert witness on the intersection of mental health and criminal justice. He specializes in the police apprehension of the mentally ill, police policies and procedures, police use of excessive force, and jail suicide. He was a part-time police officer for over eight years. He was a consultant and researcher for the Behavioral Science Unit at the FBI Academy for over 13 years. He is a trained hostage negotiator and served with a SWAT team. His book, entitled, Law And The Disordered: An Exploration in Mental Health, Law, and Politics, was published in 2009. The book is an examination of the mental health and criminal justice system in Illinois. It includes fieldwork on police apprehension of the mentally ill, hospital emergency rooms, the homeless mentally ill, and mental health screening in jails. His book, entitled, The Militarization of the Police? Ideology Versus Reality, was published in 2019. The book examines the police use of force, a...
Gerard Busnuk, MPA
Roland Park Security Consulting
Baltimore, Maryland
Security, Police Practices & Procedures
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police, law of arrest, use of force, police procedures, security officers, premises liability, bars/nightclubs, apartments, shopping centers, religious institiutions
Jerry "Buz" Busnuk, has been involved with police and security work for more than 30 years.
He retired at the rank of Captain from the Baltimore Police Department after more than 29 years of service. He is an expert in police work.
Since his retirement he has worked for a local Business Improvement District as director of field operations, managing community safety and sanitation programs. He also has worked at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in supervisory security positions.
He has become an independent security consultant and was previously certified as a CPP certified protection professional, the gold standard in security management.
He has consulted with nonprofits, including a charter school, a church and the Muslim community, as well a medium manufacturing/distribution company, and a high rise for the elderly.
He has seen security from a number of perspectives.
As part of his practice he engages in expert witness consulti...
Stefanos N. Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM
Cambridge Occupational Medicine
Newton, Massachusetts
Occupational Medicine, Toxicology
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Truck & Transport Accidents, Aerotoxicity (Aerotoxic Syndrome), Covid-19, Firefighters, Police, Cardiovascular, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Apnea, Sleep medicine, Chemical Sensitivities, Environmental Intolerances, Mold, Latex Allergy, Record Review, Causation Analyses, Heavy Metals, Toxicology
Dr. Kales is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is Professor & Director of the Occupational Medicine Residency at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) and has produced over 225 publications. He is the Chief of Occupational Medicine at Cambridge Health Alliance. Dr. Kales has conducted numerous IMEs, chart reviews and has served as an expert for various Governmental Agencies, Insurance Companies, Corporations and Attorneys. He is Board-certified in both Occupational Medicine and was previously trained and certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Kales' reports are timely, objective and yield scientific, objective, consistent, convincing opinions. He also has significant experience with deposition and trial testimony.
Adam Ash, DO, MBA
Emergency Medicine Physician
Centerport, New York
Emergency Medicine
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Stroke, Infection, Alcohol intoxication, Assault, Vulnerable Patient, Heart attack, Motor vehicle collision, Poisoning, Suicide, Vulnerable Population, Trauma, Fall, Abdominal pain, Police, Sepsis, Overdose, Fever, Civil Rights
Adam Ash, DO, MBA, FACEP, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience in clinical practice, administration, and telemedicine. With a robust educational background, including a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England and an MBA from Western Governors University, Dr. Ash has served in various leadership roles such as Vice Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Long Island Community Hospital. He is also a veteran of the United States Army, having served as an Emergency Physician and attained the rank of Major. Dr. Ash is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and has been actively involved in physician utilization review. He is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and a member of multiple professional organizations. His extensive knowledge, training, and practical experience make him a valuable asset as an expert witness in legal matters pertaining to emergency medi...
Timothy M. Dixon, J.D., M.P.S.
Pennsylvania
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures
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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 (22 years practicing law and 8.5 years as a sworn police officer and 4 years as a law enforcement trainer/instructor)
Supervisor Legal Education Unit-Baltimore Police Department-2021-Present
Policing Practices Consultant 2023-Present
Legal Education Instructor-Baltimore Police Department-2020-2021
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
Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice Department 2000-2003
Brian D Baxter, MS
Use of Force and Police Practices Expert
Performance-Critical, Inc.
San Angelo, Texas
Police Practices & Procedures, Human Factors
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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 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 Force review board from 2015 until 2022. Brian is trained as an Emergency Medical Technician and in 2018 received the coveted Texas Department of Public Safety Director's Citation for his leadership role in the implementation of the statewide, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training program to which dozens of lifesaving a...