Training Standards Expert Witnesses

Denver, Colorado

Dogs, Animals - Dog bite, Canine aggression, Dangerous dog, Dog training, Obedience, Reactivity, Leash handling, Handler conduct, Owner compliance, Training standards, Dog behavior, Canine liability, Bite risk, Reactive dogs, Aggressive dogs, Case review, Protection dogs, Behavioral evaluations, Aggression assessment, Temperament test

Dion Studinski is the owner and lead trainer of Ancillary K9 Dog Training in Denver, Colorado. He specializes in obedience, reactivity, aggression, leash behavior, owner handling, and practical behavior modification for companion dogs. Mr. Studinski provides consulting in matters involving dog bites, canine aggression, dangerous dog allegations, leash handling, handler conduct, owner compliance, dog training standards, training equipment, and the evaluation of dog and handler behavior before, during, and after incidents. His case work is focused on practical, real-world canine behavior rather than theoretical training models. He is available to review records, photographs, videos, incident reports, animal control materials, training histories, veterinary and behavior records, owner communications, and other case materials. He can assist attorneys in evaluating whether the conduct of the dog, owner, handler, trainer, business, or other involved party was consistent with reasonable ...

Princeton, New Jersey

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Police Practices, Constitutional Policing, Police Supervision, Strategic Planning, Use of Force, Police Misconduct & Accountability, Defensive Tactics, Early Warning, Policy Development, Tactical Operations, De-escalation, Training Standards, Risk Management, ICS, Internal Affairs, Litigation Support, Accredidation

Kevin D. Lutz is a highly experienced senior law enforcement executive with more than 25 years of operational and command-level experience. On January 1, 2024, he was appointed Director of New Jersey’s Office of Law Enforcement Professional Standards (OLEPS), becoming the first active law enforcement officer to serve in that role. In this position, he was responsible for statewide law enforcement accountability and internal affairs functions for the New Jersey State Police, as well as the more than 30,000 municipal law enforcement officers across the state. Prior to his appointment by the Attorney General, Mr. Lutz served as Chief of Police for the Rutgers University Police Department–Camden. As a police executive with the Camden County Police Department, Mr. Lutz played a central role in the City of Camden’s public safety transformation through initiatives focused on organizational reform, community engagement, training, and accountability, resulting in historic reductions in viol...