Use Of Force Expert Witnesses
Use of force 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 use of force. The use of force expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Psychiatry, Child Abuse, Criminalist, Emergency Medicine, Employment, Firearms & Ballistics, Forensic Science, Gaming & Gambling, Hotel & Restaurant, Human Factors, Investigation, Jails & Prisons, Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures, and Premises Liability.
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Darriell J Bone
Police Practices Expert
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, workplace investigations, force encounters analysis, advanced interview and interrogation, internal affairs, general instruction, firearms instruction and detective certifi...
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Stanley L Kephart, MA
Police and Security Practices Expert Former Chief
Kephart Consulting, LLC
Prescott, Arizona
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Security
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Crowd Management Crowd Control, Law Enforcement Policies and Procedures, Sports Crowd Security, Use of Force, Tribal Casino Crimes, Crime Pattern Analysis testimony, Police Discipline/Procedures, Antisemitic crimes, NIMS Instructor, Custody Deaths, Bar Restaurant Cases, Law Enforcement Training Standards, Concert Security
Please see CV and Website for further details.
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Karen R Laser-Garrett
Police & Security Expert - Lieutenant (Ret.)
Laser Consulting, Inc.
Arizona
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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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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Spencer Fomby
Police Practices and Use of Force Expert Witness
Law Enforcement Tactical Consultants Inc
Arizona
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, officer involved shootings, crowd control, crowd management, public order, less-lethal weapons, SWAT, patrol operations, tactical operations, chemical agents, police policy, firearms, de-escalation, in-custody death, arrest procedures, defensive tactics, impact weapons, Active Shooter
Retired Captain Spencer Fomby is the section chair for the National Tactical Officers Association Public Order Section and coordinated the creation of the NTOA Public Order Response and Operation Standards, the NTOA Public Order Basic Command Certification Course, and the NTOA Public Order Grenadier Workshop. He is the former director of the Boise, Idaho, Police Department Training, Education, and Development Division. He was previously employed by the Berkeley Police Department in California for 20 years. He has held primary assignments in patrol, narcotics, and crime prevention. He was assigned to SWAT for 18 years as an entry team member, team leader, and tactical commander. Spencer was the lead Berkeley Police Department public order instructor. He was responsible for equipment selection, tactical training, less-lethal weapon selection, chemical agent selection and deployment, and mission planning.
Spencer was the 2011 Berkeley Police Department Officer of the Year. He was the ...
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Theron L Bowman, PhD
Police Practices, Public Safety & City Manager PhD
THE BOWMAN GROUP
Arizona
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, Police Misconduct, Civil Rights, Constitutional Policing, Police Oversight, Police Accountability, Racial Bias, Police Training, Police Policy, Police Operations, Public Safety, Security Operations, Major Events, Crowd Control, Police Pursuits, Corruption Investigations, Police AI Liability, Fire, Emergency Management, EMS
Dr. Theron L. Bowman – Police Practices Expert
Dr. Theron L. Bowman is a nationally recognized expert in police practices, constitutional policing, and law enforcement oversight, with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement leadership, consulting, and litigation support. His extensive background includes serving as the Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager for Arlington, Texas, and as the founder and CEO of The Bowman Group, a consultancy specializing in police and public safety reform.
Dr. Bowman has provided expert analysis and testimony in cases involving use of force, civil rights violations, internal investigations, and police policy failures. His expertise spans major U.S. jurisdictions, including New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Memphis, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles County. He has also advised international police task forces in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Education & Credentials
• Ph.D. in Urban and Public Administration –...
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ANDREW T. WILLIAMS
Retired Police Chief and Highway Patrol Commander
Andrew T. Williams Consulting and Investigations
California
Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation
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Expert Witness/Best Practices, Use of Force, Officer Involved Shootings, DUI, Traffic Collision/Personal Injury, Drug Recognition Expert, Criminal Investigations, EEO/HR Investigations, Pursuits/Emergency Vehicle Operations, Risk Management, Evidence Handling, De-Escalation and Crisis Management, Media Relations, Hiring
Andrew Williams is a retired municipal Police Chief and a retired State Highway Patrol Commander, with nearly 30 years of progressive law enforcement experience. Andrew offers expert witness services and consulting regarding case evaluation and strategy, incident evaluation, personnel issues, risk management concerns, and policing best practices. Andrew also conducts all types of investigations and process serving.
Expert Witness / Consultant Specialties
Use of Force review/Policy/Best Practices Officer Involved Shootings
Drug Recognition Expert & DUI Evaluations Traffic Collision/Personal Injury
Internal Affairs Investigations Criminal Investigation Best Practices
EEO/HR Investigations Emergency Vehicle Operations/Pursuits
Police Management and Leadership Field Training Officer/Program Management
Evidence Handling/Best Practices Risk Management
De-Escalation and Crisis Management Peer Support/Employee Wellness...
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James (Jim) McMahon, CPP, CISSP
Physical/Info Sys Security Expert/Law Enforcement
McMahon & Associates
California
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, Information Systems Security, Expert Witness, de-escalation, tracking
Director Certified, Leadership Fellow NACD / Law Enforcement Exec.
Multiple professional certifications. Expert Witness Pre-case consultant
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...
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Mark Mooring, MPA
Premise Security-Workplace Violence-Use of Force
Ventura, California
Security, Premises Liability
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Security Training, Security Deployment, Use of Force, Hospital Security, Security Policies and Procedures, Active Shooter, Security Assessments, Workplace Violence Prevention, Workplace Crime Prevention, OSHA Law Compliance
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) - 20 years
Certified HealthCare Protection Administrator (CHPA) - 20 years
Education and work experience specifically in the workplace security, and safety field. Instrumental in developing programs, that are responsive to OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), and other legislated or recommended security programs.
Los Angeles Police Department 22 years Sergeant II - 17 years
Patrol, Metro, Special Investigations, Internal Affairs
Developed, and Officer in Charge of, Suspect Search Dogs - K-9 Unit
Chief of Protective Services - Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center. (1998-2006)
Completely re-designed and implemented a comprehensive security program, which includes all facets of Security Plan Development, Staff Development, Policies, Training, Recruitment, Personnel Management and daily security operations, associated with a large County Hospital.
Proper Authorities LLC - Founder (1993-Present)
Crime Prevention, Loss Prevention, Safe...
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Clinton Smith
UOF & Police Practices Expert - Former IA Sgt
CRS Investigations, LLC
San Ramon, California
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of Force, Policy Compliance, Security Operations, Patrol Procedures
Clinton Smith is a retired law enforcement professional with over 25 years of experience in public safety, investigations, and security management. He has held leadership roles including Internal Affairs Sergeant, Watch Commander, Detention and Corrections Training Unit Sergeant, Field Training Officer, Training Manager, and Deputy Sheriff's Association Executive Board Member. Clinton has instructed in emergency vehicle operations (EVOC), less-lethal weapons, ethics, leadership, and safety, and has developed new training programs including a 40-hour certification course for jail training officers.
His operational experience spans patrol, booking and release operations at Santa Rita Jail, conducting criminal investigations, and managing critical incidents for the Dublin Police Department and Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. Clinton has led large-scale security operations as Urban Shield Security Lead and Assistant Planning Chief.
In addition, Clinton has served as a professional ba...
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Salma S. Khan, M.D.
Forensic Psychiatrist
Salma S. Khan, M.D.
San Francisco, California
Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry
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Jail, Suicide, Prison, Forensic, Malpractice, Medication error, IME, Addiction, incarceration, Fitness for duty, Use of force, Chart Review, Standard of Care, Continuity of care, Schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress disorder, Emotional Distress
I am licensed in California and Texas
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Dr. Chuck J. Rylant
Civilian Self-Defense and Police Use-of-Force
Arroyo Grande, California
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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use of force, police use of force, law enforcement use of force, self defense, arrest and control, police excessive force, excessive force, defensive tactics, martial arts, strangulation, choke hold, jiu jitsu, fight or flight, stress response, officer involved shooting, police shooting, OIS, taser
Dr. Chuck J. Rylant is a Doctor of Psychology and a Federal and State Court qualified expert witness with over 27 years of professional experience.
He has been retained in more than 250 cases and has provided testimony in jurisdictions across the United States, including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas, Utah, and Washington, D.C.
Dr. Rylant’s work focuses on civilian self-defense, police use-of-force, tactics, training, de-escalation, and strangulation, including carotid restraint and vascular neck restraint techniques.
His expertise includes human factors such as memory, attention, fight-or-flight response, decision-making, and perception–reaction time, particularly as they apply to real-world encounters involving rapidly evolving, high-stress conditions.
He is a Certified Force Science Analyst and Advanced Force Science Specialist and has been designated by California Peace Of...
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Michael Dasargo
Use-of-Force Expert | Force Science Analyst
Stronghold Dynamic
San Diego, California
Firearms & Ballistics, Human Factors
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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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Adam Bercovici
Police Use of Force/Security-Retd LAPD Lieutenant
Titan National Consulting, LLC
California
Police Practices & Procedures, Security
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Use of Force, Police Shootings, K9 Procedures, Undercover tactics and operations, Police Pursuits, Crowd Control, Use of less-lethal munitions, less lethal munitions, security guard operations, private investigations
I spent 30 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, retiring in 2012 as the Officer-in-Charge of Homicide Special Section, Robbery Homicide Division. I worked on numerous assignments during my career, including Gangs, FTO, Metropolitan Division, and K9. As a sergeant, I was assigned to Patrol and later Gangs, Vice, Internal Affairs, and as an Assistant Watch Commander. When I was promoted to lieutenant, I was assigned to patrol and later received a pay grade advancement to the rank of Lieutenant II. As a Lieutenant II, I was the Officer-in-Charge of the FBI Interstate Theft Task Force, FBI Violent Crime Task Force Los Angeles, Criminal Investigation Section-Joint Terrorism Task Force, The Special Investigation Section (SIS), and Homicide Special Section, Robbery-Homicide Division.
When I retired, I owned and operated Critical Solutions Protective Services Group, a major security company in the Los Angeles area that ran undercover and uniformed operations at various ...
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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
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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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Carl D. Charles
Police Practices Expert - Retired Police Chief
Carl D. Charles Consulting
Chino Hills, California
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures
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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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Spencer Fomby
Police Practices and Use of Force Expert Witness
Law Enforcement Tactical Consultants Inc
California
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, officer involved shootings, crowd control, crowd management, public order, less-lethal weapons, SWAT, patrol operations, tactical operations, chemical agents, police policy, firearms, de-escalation, in-custody death, arrest procedures, defensive tactics, impact weapons, Active Shooter
Retired Captain Spencer Fomby is the section chair for the National Tactical Officers Association Public Order Section and coordinated the creation of the NTOA Public Order Response and Operation Standards, the NTOA Public Order Basic Command Certification Course, and the NTOA Public Order Grenadier Workshop. He is the former director of the Boise, Idaho, Police Department Training, Education, and Development Division. He was previously employed by the Berkeley Police Department in California for 20 years. He has held primary assignments in patrol, narcotics, and crime prevention. He was assigned to SWAT for 18 years as an entry team member, team leader, and tactical commander. Spencer was the lead Berkeley Police Department public order instructor. He was responsible for equipment selection, tactical training, less-lethal weapon selection, chemical agent selection and deployment, and mission planning.
Spencer was the 2011 Berkeley Police Department Officer of the Year. He was the ...
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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
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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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Beth A Mohr, CFE, FSA, CFCS, CAMS, MPA, CCCI, PI
Police Expert - Experienced - Ethical - Successful
The McHard Firm
California
Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation
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Police Misconduct, Use of Force, Interviewing, Interrogation, False Confessions, Police Ethics, Investigative Failure, Sex Trafficking, False Arrest, Failure to Train/Supervise, Taser & ECW, Evidence Handling, Sex Crimes, Civil Rights Violations, Police Policy, Monell Claims, Human trafficking, Implicit Bias, In-custody Deaths, Appeals
Beth A. Mohr, CFE, FSA, CFCS, CAMS, CCCI, MPA, PI, is a Police Practices expert with over 30 years of sworn and non-sworn investigative experience. Ms. Mohr has testified as an expert in numerous state and federal court proceedings, depositions, and administrative hearings in both federal and state courts, including New Mexico, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, California, and Washington state. Ms. Mohr has testified on a variety of subjects, including police procedures, police misconduct, white collar crime and fraud examinations. Her expertise has been verified by the courts via a Daubert challenge, in which Ms. Mohr was found to be qualified as an expert in police practices generally, and well as the specific areas of interviewing, interrogation, false and recanted confessions, cognitive bias, investigations and investigative failures, vice, and human trafficking. She is available as a consulting or testifying expert anywhere in North America, as well as other locations worldwide. Ms...
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Mark J Withrow, CFC, CFLC, CMI, CHPP
Premises Liability/Security Best Practice/Crime
Golden State Security Consulting
Pleasanton, California
Premises Liability, Hotel & Restaurant
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Guard Force, Loss Prevention, Crime Foreseeability, Security Negligence, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Use of Force, Security Best Practices, Property Management, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Management, Parking Lot Crime, Security Contracts, Warehouse Security, Major Event Security, Video Review
Over 30 years law enforcement and Security Management
Experienced in complex trial preparation, report writing, and legal research
Exceptional case management and communication skills
Qualified expert in Alameda and San Joaquin counties. Diligent at conducting safety-security audits and vulnerability assessments
Frequently evaluate Negligence and Liability, Standards of Care, Personal Injury, Crime Foreseeability, Security Audits and Risk Assessments
A detail-oriented critical and analytical thinker who understands the discovery process and stages of litigation
Have attained the CFLC designation (Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant) with FEWA. Vice President of FEWA Northwest Region
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Benjamin O. Warren, Jr.
LAW ENFORCMENT POLICY, LAPD SERGEANT (RET.)
Hot Pursuit, Inc.
Huntington Beach, California
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
POLICE PRACTICES, POLICY & PROCEDURE; JAILS AND PRISIONS EXPERT
• HONORABLY RETIRED SERGEANT, LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT (LAPD)
o Served from April 1980 to November 2013
o Extensive field experience: 18 years responding to tens of thousands of emergency calls
o Certified Peace Officer (P.O.S.T.): Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory
• CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE EXPERTISE
o Detective trainee, Southeast Division, Major Assault Crimes
o Filed cases with District and City Attorneys
o Testified 150+ times as fact witness and investigator in various courts
o Specialized in Proposition 115 preliminary hearings and Peace Officer Hearsay Testimony
• TRAINING & LEADERSHIP
o Criminal Law Instructor, Los Angeles Police Academy
o Designed curriculum and trained new recruits and seasoned officers
o Promoted to Sergeant in 1998; trained and monitored officers daily
o Conducted and reviewed thousands of investigations and reports
• INTERNAL AFFAIRS; LEGAL AFFAIRS; ...
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Dean P. Morris, MBA, CPP, CHPA
Healthcare Security Executive and Consultant
Omega Risk Advisory
Valencia, California
Security, Premises Liability
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Healthcare/Hospital Security, Parking Operations, Office/Commercial Security, Campus Safety, Workplace Violence, Use of Force, Negligent Security, Regulatory Compliance, Disaster Management, HICS, Policy and Procedures, Training, Risk Assessments, Threat Assessment and Management, Security Technology, Security Operations
Dean P. Morris is a board-certified security expert with more than 40 years of experience as a hospital system security executive, consultant, and military police supervisor. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he has served in senior leadership roles with leading healthcare organizations including City of Hope, CommonSpirit/Dignity Health, and Kaiser Permanente/Securitas Security Services. He holds board certifications as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA). He is also a California licensed private investigator.
Mr. Morris specializes in hospital security operations, with extensive experience in the assessment, design, and implementation of physical security programs. His expertise includes managing armed and unarmed security teams (proprietary and contract), developing standardized policies and procedures, deploying advanced security technologies, leading investigations, overseeing K-9, executive protection, and behavioral thr...
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Dan L Field, MD, FACEP
Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert
MDexperts
Rancho Cordova, California
Forensic Science, Emergency Medicine
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Clinical Forensic Medicine, medical criminology, great bodily injury, case evaluation, case feasibility, injury, strangulation, domestic violence, child abuse, homicide, urgent care, medical chart, gunshot wounds, firearms, stab wound, cause of death, use of force, bruising, toxicology, records
Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert
Dr. Field is a board-certified emergency physician, a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and holds a master’s degree in forensic science. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he is highly trained in managing medical emergencies, trauma, stab and gunshot wounds, strangulation, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, fractures, police use of force, child abuse, and injury care. As a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, he served as the medical control officer for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s SED (SWAT) team for over 25 years. He possesses small arms training, previously held a federal firearms dealer license, and is a black belt in Karate. He is also an Expert Consultant and Reviewer for the California Medical Board.
Dr. Field has served as both a testifying and consulting expert in state and county superior courts, United States district courts, administrative law hearings, military courts-martial, and Title IX proceedings. He is exper...
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Don McGray, CPP
Premises Liability/Negligent Security
Next Step Solutions, Inc.
Huntington Beach, California
Premises Liability, Security
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Security Guard operations, Crime Foreseeability, Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Security Procedures, Threat Assessments, Security Policies, Security Training, Use of Force, Negligent Supervision, School Security, Guard Force Management, Apartments, Commercial Properties, Security Standards, HOA's, Risk Assessment
Don is the founder of Next Step Solutions, Inc., an independent security management consulting firm established in 2014. He conducts security risk assessments, writes policies and procedures, assists in developing security personnel, and provides assistance in the procurement of security products and services. He also provides expert opinions and testimony for plaintiff and defense cases involving security negligence, inadequate security, and premises liability.
Don is board-certified in Security Management, having earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification through ASIS International in 2015. Don is a current mentor instructor in the annual CPP Review Course, conducted in Los Angeles each year. Don has provided mentoring in the course for the past ten years with a focus on litigation support.
Don retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the US Air Force Reserve after thirty-two (32) years of part-time service, including nine (9) years in the enlisted ranks as a...
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Travis Norton
Norton Police Consulting
Sacramento, California
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures
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Use of Force, Officer Involved Shootings, Tactical Operations, Crowd Control, Crowd Management, In-Custody Death, Excessive Use of Force, SWAT, Patrol Operations, Chemical Agents, Less Lethal, and Active Shooter
Travis Norton is a retired law enforcement professional with 25 years of service and a qualified expert in police practices and use of force. He served as a police lieutenant and SWAT commander and has extensive experience evaluating officer decision making under rapidly evolving and high risk conditions.
His expert work focuses on assessing objective reasonableness based on officer perspective, operational context, and the information reasonably available at the time force was used, rather than hindsight driven or outcome determinative analysis.
Travis previously served as the training division and professional standards unit lieutenant for a mid size California police agency, where he conducted use of force reviews, internal affairs investigations, and related administrative inquiries. He also managed firearms, less lethal, and defensive tactics training programs and oversaw the police academy and field training program, providing direct exposure to how officers are trained and e...
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Benedict J Tisa
FBI Retired
San Francisco, California
Police Practices & Procedures, Firearms & Ballistics
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Use of Force, Arrest and Control, SWAT, Officer Involved Shooting
AREAS OF EXPERTISE - FIELD OPERATIONS AND DEPLOYMENT TACTICS
Use of Force • Officer Involved Shootings • Force Management Review • Threat Assessment Procedures • Firearms • Weapon Tactics • Defensive Tactics/Patrol-Custody Officers • Less-Lethal and Impact Weapons • Arrest and Control Procedures • Prisoner/Inmate Control • Patrol Officer Tactics • Plain Clothes Officer Tactics • Negotiation Team Tactics • SWAT Team Operations • External Ballistics and Projectile Trajectories • Chemical Agents • Command Post Operations • Patrol Supervisor First Responder Procedures • Sniper Team Operations • Incident Command and Control Procedures • Critical Incident Management •Psychology and Physiology of Behavior in Critical Incidents • Warrant Service • Hostage Rescue Procedures • Aircraft, Ship and Oil Platform Recovery • Security/Guard Staff Procedures • Security/Vulnerability Assessments and Procedures • Helicopter Operations • Forced Breaching Methods and Procedures • Low-light/Night Opera...
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Henry Cervantez, MS
Retired Prison Litigation Official-Expert Witness
HC Corrections Consultants
Pismo Beach, California
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Jails & Prisons
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Correctional Operations, Inmate Classification, Expert testimony, ADA, Jail & Prison, Custody & Security Procedures, Inmate Supervision, Policy & Procedures, Use of Force, Suicide prevention, Prison staff training, Disciplinary systems, Correctional Staff Practices, Conditions of confinement, Mental Health, Failure to protect
I possess over 30 years of professional experience working within the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) in both men's & women's correctional institutions. During my career, I worked in five different prisons representing a full spectrum of custody levels, ranging from minimum to maximum security institutions. This experience provided extensive knowledge of institutional operations, inmate management, security procedures, and correctional policy implementation across diverse correctional environments. More than 20 years of my career were dedicated to the inmate classification system, where I served as both a Correctional Counselor I and later as a Correctional Counselor II Supervisor. In these roles, I was responsible for evaluating inmate case factors, determining classification scores, assessing custody levels, reviewing disciplinary history, and recommending housing assignments and program placements. My work required the interpretation and applicatio...
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Alan C. Youngs, Esq.
Police Practice Expert,Lawyer, Retired Chief
The Youngs Group
Denver, Colorado
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures
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Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice, Police Practice & Procedure, Legal, Use of Force, Police Training, Police Academies, Crisis Intervention, Field Training Program, Police Use of Firearms, Baton, Taser Discipline, Internal Affairs, Jail Operations, Gangs
Chief Alan C. Youngs retired after 33 years with the Lakewood Colorado Police Department, a suburb of Denver. He held command positions within every division of the department. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, 166th Session. He is currently a technical compliance adviser to the Department of Justice consent decree in Puerto Rico.
Chief Youngs is a practicing attorney, and is a law enforcement expert witness in police policies, procedures and police academies. Mr. Youngs is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Investigative Operations Committee and the IACP Professional Standards Committee. He is a certified instructor for the recognition of Excited Delirium and Agitated Chaotic episodes, by the Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths, Inc. He is also certified in Fraud Prevention. He is an Americans for Effective Law Enforcement (AELE) certified Litigation Specialist and a member of the Board of Directors for AELE.
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Theron L Bowman, PhD
Police Practices, Public Safety & City Manager PhD
THE BOWMAN GROUP
District Of Columbia
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, Police Misconduct, Civil Rights, Constitutional Policing, Police Oversight, Police Accountability, Racial Bias, Police Training, Police Policy, Police Operations, Public Safety, Security Operations, Major Events, Crowd Control, Police Pursuits, Corruption Investigations, Police AI Liability, Fire, Emergency Management, EMS
Dr. Theron L. Bowman – Police Practices Expert
Dr. Theron L. Bowman is a nationally recognized expert in police practices, constitutional policing, and law enforcement oversight, with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement leadership, consulting, and litigation support. His extensive background includes serving as the Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager for Arlington, Texas, and as the founder and CEO of The Bowman Group, a consultancy specializing in police and public safety reform.
Dr. Bowman has provided expert analysis and testimony in cases involving use of force, civil rights violations, internal investigations, and police policy failures. His expertise spans major U.S. jurisdictions, including New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Memphis, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles County. He has also advised international police task forces in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Education & Credentials
• Ph.D. in Urban and Public Administration –...
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James F Pastor, PhD, JD, CPP
Public Safety & Security Expert
SecureLaw LLC
Naples, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Use of Force, Security Technology, Church Security, Search & Seizure, Security Monitoring, 1st Amendment, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Gang Crime
James F. Pastor is the founder and principal expert of SecureLaw LLC, a legal and security consultancy. He is a multifaceted public safety and security expert with a rich background that spans policing, security, law, and academia. Starting as a tactical officer in Gang Crime Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, this real-world experience laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in one of the nation's most dynamic policing environments.
Transitioning to the courtroom, Dr. Pastor built a distinguished legal career representing police unions, security guard firms, and electronic security companies. With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, this academic insight, combined with his practical experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liability, making him a sought-after advisor for corporations and communities seeking to prevent crime or mitigate its impacts.
Dr. Pastor's "security sense" is a blend of street-level policing intuition, academic scho...
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RICHARD M BLOM
Chief of Police (Ret.)
Miami Police (Retired)
Miami, Florida
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Security
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Police Practices & Procedures, use of force, vehicular pursuits, vulnerabilities, business security, personal security, residential security
Richard Blom, MS, MPA
Law Enforcement Practices & Physical Security Expert Witness
Former Chief of Police | Trained Crime Prevention Practitioner | FBI National Academy Graduate
Profile Overview
Chief Richard Blom (Ret.) is a nationally recognized law enforcement executive and security professional with over 40 years of distinguished experience in public safety administration, command operations, and crime prevention. As the former Chief of Police for the City of Doral, Florida, and Assistant Chief of the Miami Police Department, Chief Blom has a proven track record of implementing operational strategies that consistently reduced crime and earned national accolades for community policing.
Since entering private practice as an expert witness, Chief Blom leverages his extensive command-level background and advanced training in crime prevention to provide objective case evaluations, comprehensive forensic reports, and authoritative testimony for both plaintiff and defense counsel na...
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Donald P Redl, Jr, PCI, CFI-FTER
Use-of-Force, Firearms and Training Expert
Apex Intelligence Group LLC
Florida
Firearms & Ballistics, Security
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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...
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John Dale
Police Practice Expert - Extensive LE Experience
JD Consulting, Inc
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures
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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
A nationally experienced law enforcement executive and subject matter expert in police practices, procedures, use of force, training, supervision, and organizational management. Retained in both federal and state courts in criminal and civil matters involving police operations, use of force, officer conduct, policy, training, supervision, internal affairs, and police management practices.
Since 2019, has provided expert analysis, case review, and consulting in matters involving officer-involved shootings, tactical operations, less-lethal force, Conductive Energy Weapons (CEWs/Tasers), chemical agents and munitions, impact weapons, physical control techniques, and law enforcement decision-making. Served as an external force investigator conducting comprehensive force reviews pursuant to a U.S. Department of Justice consent decree.
Law enforcement professional with more than 35 years of progressive command and operational experience, currently serving as an Assistant Chief of Police...
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Theron L Bowman, PhD
Police Practices, Public Safety & City Manager PhD
THE BOWMAN GROUP
Florida
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, Police Misconduct, Civil Rights, Constitutional Policing, Police Oversight, Police Accountability, Racial Bias, Police Training, Police Policy, Police Operations, Public Safety, Security Operations, Major Events, Crowd Control, Police Pursuits, Corruption Investigations, Police AI Liability, Fire, Emergency Management, EMS
Dr. Theron L. Bowman – Police Practices Expert
Dr. Theron L. Bowman is a nationally recognized expert in police practices, constitutional policing, and law enforcement oversight, with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement leadership, consulting, and litigation support. His extensive background includes serving as the Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager for Arlington, Texas, and as the founder and CEO of The Bowman Group, a consultancy specializing in police and public safety reform.
Dr. Bowman has provided expert analysis and testimony in cases involving use of force, civil rights violations, internal investigations, and police policy failures. His expertise spans major U.S. jurisdictions, including New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Memphis, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles County. He has also advised international police task forces in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Education & Credentials
• Ph.D. in Urban and Public Administration –...
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Thomas Shea, D.SC., CPP
Law Enforcement and Security Expert
Evidence Solutions, Inc.
Parrish, Florida
Police Practices & Procedures, Security
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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 ...
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Amanda Bear, PSP, PCI
Security Risk Management, Police Procedures Expert
Group Nine Risk Consulting LLC
Woodstock, Georgia
Security, Risk Management
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Premise Liability, Use of Force, Police Procedures, Security Vulnerability
Amanda is a senior consultant at Group Nine Risk Consulting and a seasoned professional with over 16 years of career experience within corporate security, higher education and law enforcement. Amanda is board certified in Physical Security and Investigations, having earned the Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification and Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) through ASIS International. Globally recognized as the standard of excellence for case management, evidence collection and preparation of reports and testimony to substantiate findings as well as physical security assessments, designs, applications, implementations, and integrations.
In addition to his security expertise, Amanda served as a law enforcement officer and still helps agencies within their training units as an advanced instructor, holding certifications in TASER, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Firearms and Defense Tactics.
As active member of both ASIS and the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (AT...
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Charles Ahmad, CPP, PCI, PSP
Security Expert - Apartment Complex Focus
Group Nine Risk Consulting
Atlanta, Georgia
Premises Liability, Security
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Premises Liability for Negligent Security, Use of Force, Apartment Complexes, Violent Crime, Security Guards, Gas Stations, Security Negligence
Charlie is the founding partner of Group Nine Risk Consulting, a firm specializing in security risk management, forensic consulting, and security training. He founded Group Nine Risk Consulting following a long and successful military and federal law enforcement career that spanned nearly 30 years.
Charlie was employed by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for 25 years, retiring as a Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal in January 2022. During his career with the USMS, he was responsible for numerous aspects of security risk management including exterior perimeters, access control, security assessments, managing security personnel, security awareness training, video surveillance, protective intelligence, and workplace violence prevention at several federal courthouses around the country. His work with the USMS often involved proactively identifying, investigating, and mitigating threats to the life and safety of hundreds of federal judicial personnel across numerous federal facilities an...
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James (Jim) McMahon, CPP, CISSP
Physical/Info Sys Security Expert/Law Enforcement
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, Information Systems Security, Expert Witness, de-escalation, tracking
Director Certified, Leadership Fellow NACD / Law Enforcement Exec.
Multiple professional certifications. Expert Witness Pre-case consultant
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...
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Spencer Fomby
Police Practices and Use of Force Expert Witness
Law Enforcement Tactical Consultants Inc
Illinois
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, officer involved shootings, crowd control, crowd management, public order, less-lethal weapons, SWAT, patrol operations, tactical operations, chemical agents, police policy, firearms, de-escalation, in-custody death, arrest procedures, defensive tactics, impact weapons, Active Shooter
Retired Captain Spencer Fomby is the section chair for the National Tactical Officers Association Public Order Section and coordinated the creation of the NTOA Public Order Response and Operation Standards, the NTOA Public Order Basic Command Certification Course, and the NTOA Public Order Grenadier Workshop. He is the former director of the Boise, Idaho, Police Department Training, Education, and Development Division. He was previously employed by the Berkeley Police Department in California for 20 years. He has held primary assignments in patrol, narcotics, and crime prevention. He was assigned to SWAT for 18 years as an entry team member, team leader, and tactical commander. Spencer was the lead Berkeley Police Department public order instructor. He was responsible for equipment selection, tactical training, less-lethal weapon selection, chemical agent selection and deployment, and mission planning.
Spencer was the 2011 Berkeley Police Department Officer of the Year. He was the ...
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Mark E Bridges
Use of Force Expert Witness
BRIDGES TACTICL LLC
Virden , Illinois
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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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...
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Theron L Bowman, PhD
Police Practices, Public Safety & City Manager PhD
THE BOWMAN GROUP
Illinois
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, Police Misconduct, Civil Rights, Constitutional Policing, Police Oversight, Police Accountability, Racial Bias, Police Training, Police Policy, Police Operations, Public Safety, Security Operations, Major Events, Crowd Control, Police Pursuits, Corruption Investigations, Police AI Liability, Fire, Emergency Management, EMS
Dr. Theron L. Bowman – Police Practices Expert
Dr. Theron L. Bowman is a nationally recognized expert in police practices, constitutional policing, and law enforcement oversight, with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement leadership, consulting, and litigation support. His extensive background includes serving as the Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager for Arlington, Texas, and as the founder and CEO of The Bowman Group, a consultancy specializing in police and public safety reform.
Dr. Bowman has provided expert analysis and testimony in cases involving use of force, civil rights violations, internal investigations, and police policy failures. His expertise spans major U.S. jurisdictions, including New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Memphis, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles County. He has also advised international police task forces in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Education & Credentials
• Ph.D. in Urban and Public Administration –...
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Chief Chet Epperson, (Ret.) M.B.A.
Law Enforcement Policy Practice Expert
AGR Police Practice Group, LLC
Rockford, Illinois
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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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...
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James F Pastor, PhD, JD, CPP
Public Safety & Security Expert
SecureLaw LLC
Illinois
Security, Premises Liability
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Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Use of Force, Security Technology, Church Security, Search & Seizure, Security Monitoring, 1st Amendment, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Gang Crime
James F. Pastor is the founder and principal expert of SecureLaw LLC, a legal and security consultancy. He is a multifaceted public safety and security expert with a rich background that spans policing, security, law, and academia. Starting as a tactical officer in Gang Crime Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, this real-world experience laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in one of the nation's most dynamic policing environments.
Transitioning to the courtroom, Dr. Pastor built a distinguished legal career representing police unions, security guard firms, and electronic security companies. With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, this academic insight, combined with his practical experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liability, making him a sought-after advisor for corporations and communities seeking to prevent crime or mitigate its impacts.
Dr. Pastor's "security sense" is a blend of street-level policing intuition, academic scho...
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Brian Landers
Nationally-Recognized Law Enforcement Expert
LandersCRT, LLC
Illinois
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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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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Barret Kendrick
Firearms | Use of Force | Self Defense | Training
On Target Consulting LLC
Covington, Louisiana
Firearms & Ballistics
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firearms, use of force, taser, force on force training, gun safety, concealed carry, gun holsters, conducted energy weapons, firearm human factors, firearms training, gun range safety, self defense, gun range accidents, negligent discharges, accidental firearm discharges, firearm accident
Barret Kendrick is an expert in the field of firearms, use of force, firearms training, and self-defense. With over 40 years of experience in safely working with firearms and more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, he has established himself as an authority in these areas. Barret's extensive knowledge and practical expertise have enabled him to effectively educate and train thousands of students across over 20 states, covering a wide range of topics from firearm-based skills to active killer response training and prevention.
Barret brings his wealth of experience to his role as an educator and consultant, working with students in concealed carry, use of force concepts, conducted energy weapons (Taser), security-related concepts, and instructor development certifications. He obtained numerous instructor-level or master instructor-level certifications for defensive shooting with handguns and carbines, range operations and safety, range/shoot house operations, scenario...
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Timothy M. Dixon, J.D., M.P.S.
Police Practices & Use of Force Expert-Attorney
Timothy Dixon
Woodstock, Maryland
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 (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
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Theron L Bowman, PhD
Police Practices, Public Safety & City Manager PhD
THE BOWMAN GROUP
Maryland
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, Police Misconduct, Civil Rights, Constitutional Policing, Police Oversight, Police Accountability, Racial Bias, Police Training, Police Policy, Police Operations, Public Safety, Security Operations, Major Events, Crowd Control, Police Pursuits, Corruption Investigations, Police AI Liability, Fire, Emergency Management, EMS
Dr. Theron L. Bowman – Police Practices Expert
Dr. Theron L. Bowman is a nationally recognized expert in police practices, constitutional policing, and law enforcement oversight, with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement leadership, consulting, and litigation support. His extensive background includes serving as the Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager for Arlington, Texas, and as the founder and CEO of The Bowman Group, a consultancy specializing in police and public safety reform.
Dr. Bowman has provided expert analysis and testimony in cases involving use of force, civil rights violations, internal investigations, and police policy failures. His expertise spans major U.S. jurisdictions, including New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Memphis, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles County. He has also advised international police task forces in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Education & Credentials
• Ph.D. in Urban and Public Administration –...
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Norman D Bates, Esq.
Liability Consultants, Inc.
Hudson, Massachusetts
Security, Premises Liability
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Negligent/Inadequate Security, Workplace Violence, Security Management Consulting, Negligent Hiring and Retention and Training, Use of Force
Norman D. Bates, Esq., President and founder of Liability Consultants, Inc., is a nationally-recognized expert in security and the law. For over thirty years, he has been providing security management consulting services to private industry as well as court-certified expert witness services nationwide to both plaintiff and defense firms in civil cases regarding inadequate security, negligent hiring or training, and workplace violence. Mr. Bates regularly presents seminars on civil liability issues and has authored numerous articles and books on the subject. Mr. Bates recently co-authored a publication on “The Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations” published by the national Center for Victims of Crime and the National Crime Prevention Council.
BIOGRAPHY OF NORMAN D. BATES, ESQ.
Formerly, Mr. Bates was an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University in Boston and Director of Security and Legal Counsel to the Saunders Hotel Corporation....
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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
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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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Russell E Lockard, JD
Police Training and Procedure Expert
N/A
Gulfport, Mississippi
Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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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.
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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
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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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Robert Crusen
Police Practices & Procedures, Use of Force
St. Louis, Missouri
Police Practices & Procedures
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Use of force, Interviewing, Officer Involved Shooting, De-escalation, K9 Apprehension, Excessive force, Internal Affairs, Misconduct
Retired Detective Sergeant with over 35 years of experience. My career has involved work in Drug Enforcement, Homicide, K9 Handler, Mounted Patrol Supervisor, Internal Investigations and Use of Force Investigations. The last four years have been dedicated to working as a consultant for DLG Consulting and Advisory Services on projects in Minneapolis, MN and Albuquerque, NM.
Minneapolis, MN consisted of preforming quality Assurance reviews of approximately 600 backlog Use of Force Investigations, under Court File # 27-cv-23-4177.
Albuquerque, NM Court Approved Settlement Agreement (CASA) with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) consisted of responding with APD investigators to the scene of use of force incidents and oversite of the internal affairs investigations. During this time, I oversaw over 300 cases that included deadly force encounters, K9 apprehensions, less-lethal weapons (taser, impact projectiles, chemical munitions), and empty-hand force incidents. In addition to t...
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Michael J Johnston, CPP, PCI, CPD
Security Expert/Litigation Support/Investigation
Code 4 Consulting & Private Investigation
Henderson, Nevada
Security, Investigation
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Security Guards/Officers, Inadequate or Negligent Security, Negligent Training, Casinos, Gaming, Hotels, Bars and Night Clubs, School/Campus Safety, Parking Lot, Apartment Complexe, Standards of Care, Use of Force, Proximate Cause Analysis, CPTED, Crime Prevention, Investigations-Criminal/Civil, Crime Foreseeability, Multi-housing
Michael Johnston, CPP, PCI, CPTED
Principal – Code 4 Consulting & Private Investigations
Licensed Security Consultant & Expert Witness | NV PILB #3090
Henderson, NV | Code4consulting@gmail.com | www.code4consulting.com
Michael Johnston is a board-certified Nevada security expert witness and security consultant with over 35 years of experience in law enforcement, casino security leadership, and forensic security consulting. He provides litigation support and expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense counsel in matters involving inadequate or negligent security, use of force, crime foreseeability, proximate cause, and security standards of care.
He specializes in high-risk venues such as gaming, casinos, hotels, apartment complexes, bars/nightclubs, parking lots, school and campus safety, with expertise in CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design), training, security operations, and internal investigations.
Mr. Johnston holds a Master’s Degree in Organizati...
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Derk J Boss, CFE, CPP, CSP
DJ Boss Assoc
Las Vegas, Nevada
Gaming & Gambling, Premises Liability
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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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Timothy M. Dixon, J.D., M.P.S.
Police Practices & Use of Force Expert-Attorney
Timothy Dixon
New Jersey
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 (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
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Alan J. Robinson
Hospital Security - Experienced Security Director
Risk and Threat Assessment, LLC
Brookside, New Jersey
Security, Premises Liability
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Workplace Violence, Infant Abduction, Security Negligence, Fire Safety, Use of Force, Drug Diversion, Hospital Security, executive protection, crowd control, joint commission accreditation
35+ years as a Director of Security in hospital/healthcare security; expert witness in: security negligence; workplace violence; Infant abduction; emergency management; executive protection; crowd control management; excessive force; hospital/medical center drug and narcotic diversion.
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Jack Leo
Security & Premises Expert - Ret. U.S. Marshal
The Probity Group
Somers Point, New Jersey
Premises Liability, Security
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Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Inadequate Security, Foreseeability, Security Adequacy, Incident Causation, Apartment Security, Hotel Security, Parking Lot Security, Retail Security, Nightclub Security, Casino Security, Law Enforcement Practices, Use of Force, CPTED, Marina, Maritime, Bar, Causation, Restaurant
Jack Leo is the Founder and Principal Consultant of The Probity Group, a security consulting and investigative firm specializing in premises liability, negligent security, law enforcement practices, security operations, and protective methodologies. He is a former senior federal law enforcement executive and security professional with nearly three decades of progressively responsible leadership in high-risk investigative, protective, and security environments.
A veteran of both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, Mr. Leo began his federal career as a United States Border Patrol Agent before serving in the United States Marshals Service, ultimately attaining the position of Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal — the highest field-based leadership position within the agency. Over the course of his career, he directed and supervised complex investigations, fugitive apprehensions, witness protection operations, security assessments, and protective assignments across the United States and internatio...
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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
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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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Beth A Mohr, CFE, FSA, CFCS, CAMS, MPA, CCCI, PI
Police Expert - Experienced - Ethical - Successful
The McHard Firm
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation
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Police Misconduct, Use of Force, Interviewing, Interrogation, False Confessions, Police Ethics, Investigative Failure, Sex Trafficking, False Arrest, Failure to Train/Supervise, Taser & ECW, Evidence Handling, Sex Crimes, Civil Rights Violations, Police Policy, Monell Claims, Human trafficking, Implicit Bias, In-custody Deaths, Appeals
Beth A. Mohr, CFE, FSA, CFCS, CAMS, CCCI, MPA, PI, is a Police Practices expert with over 30 years of sworn and non-sworn investigative experience. Ms. Mohr has testified as an expert in numerous state and federal court proceedings, depositions, and administrative hearings in both federal and state courts, including New Mexico, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, California, and Washington state. Ms. Mohr has testified on a variety of subjects, including police procedures, police misconduct, white collar crime and fraud examinations. Her expertise has been verified by the courts via a Daubert challenge, in which Ms. Mohr was found to be qualified as an expert in police practices generally, and well as the specific areas of interviewing, interrogation, false and recanted confessions, cognitive bias, investigations and investigative failures, vice, and human trafficking. She is available as a consulting or testifying expert anywhere in North America, as well as other locations worldwide. Ms...
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Timothy M. Dixon, J.D., M.P.S.
Police Practices & Use of Force Expert-Attorney
Timothy Dixon
New York
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 (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
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Spencer Fomby
Police Practices and Use of Force Expert Witness
Law Enforcement Tactical Consultants Inc
New York
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, officer involved shootings, crowd control, crowd management, public order, less-lethal weapons, SWAT, patrol operations, tactical operations, chemical agents, police policy, firearms, de-escalation, in-custody death, arrest procedures, defensive tactics, impact weapons, Active Shooter
Retired Captain Spencer Fomby is the section chair for the National Tactical Officers Association Public Order Section and coordinated the creation of the NTOA Public Order Response and Operation Standards, the NTOA Public Order Basic Command Certification Course, and the NTOA Public Order Grenadier Workshop. He is the former director of the Boise, Idaho, Police Department Training, Education, and Development Division. He was previously employed by the Berkeley Police Department in California for 20 years. He has held primary assignments in patrol, narcotics, and crime prevention. He was assigned to SWAT for 18 years as an entry team member, team leader, and tactical commander. Spencer was the lead Berkeley Police Department public order instructor. He was responsible for equipment selection, tactical training, less-lethal weapon selection, chemical agent selection and deployment, and mission planning.
Spencer was the 2011 Berkeley Police Department Officer of the Year. He was the ...
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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
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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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Donald P Redl, Jr, PCI, CFI-FTER
Use-of-Force, Firearms and Training Expert
Apex Intelligence Group LLC
Salt Point, New York
Firearms & Ballistics, Security
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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...
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Theron L Bowman, PhD
Police Practices, Public Safety & City Manager PhD
THE BOWMAN GROUP
New York
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, Police Misconduct, Civil Rights, Constitutional Policing, Police Oversight, Police Accountability, Racial Bias, Police Training, Police Policy, Police Operations, Public Safety, Security Operations, Major Events, Crowd Control, Police Pursuits, Corruption Investigations, Police AI Liability, Fire, Emergency Management, EMS
Dr. Theron L. Bowman – Police Practices Expert
Dr. Theron L. Bowman is a nationally recognized expert in police practices, constitutional policing, and law enforcement oversight, with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement leadership, consulting, and litigation support. His extensive background includes serving as the Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager for Arlington, Texas, and as the founder and CEO of The Bowman Group, a consultancy specializing in police and public safety reform.
Dr. Bowman has provided expert analysis and testimony in cases involving use of force, civil rights violations, internal investigations, and police policy failures. His expertise spans major U.S. jurisdictions, including New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Memphis, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles County. He has also advised international police task forces in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Education & Credentials
• Ph.D. in Urban and Public Administration –...
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Chief David L Perry, (Ret.)
Expert in campus, public safety, and higher Ed.
David L. Perry and Associates
Durham , North Carolina
School Safety, Police Practices & Procedures
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Campus public safety, Police administration, Higher education, Traffic stops, Clery act, Law Enforcement data c, Law Enforcement staffing, Law-enforcement policies and procedures, Drug investigations, Police technical practices, Use of force, Law Enforcement policy and procedure, CALEA accreditation
Qualifications and Background
Mr. Perry retired in September 2021 from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Police Department in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he served as Assistant Vice
Chancellor for Safety and Chief of Police for two years. Before this role, he was the Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety and Chief of Police at the Florida State
University (FSU) Police Department from 2006 to 2019. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Perry held the position of Deputy Chief of Police at Clemson University, ultimately serving as Acting Chief of Police prior to his departure. He was also a contributor to the Final
Report of The President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, published in May 2015.
At the age of 26, Mr. Perry became the Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety at Albany State University in Albany, Georgia. In this capacity, he was responsible for all facets of public safety, including staffing, budgeting, training, policy development, equipment procur...
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Gleb Tsipursky, PhD
Discrimination & Bias Expert - Daubert/Frye Ready
Disaster Avoidance Experts
Columbus, Ohio
Employment, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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employment law, termination, law enforcement, jury selection, police procedures, criminal justice, bias, decision making, algorithmic bias, generative ai, discrimination, implicit bias, unconscious bias, remote work, recruitment, use of force, promotion, racism, sexism, public procurement
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is a world-renowned expert in bias and discrimination, focusing on employment law, fair housing, criminal justice, police procedures and use of force, law enforcement, and jury selection. He serves as the CEO of the boutique legal consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts.
His globally-renowned expertise has been featured in over 650 articles and more than 550 interviews in prominent venues, including Harvard Business Review, USA Today, Fortune, Fast Company, CBS News, Time, Scientific American, Psychology Today, Business Insider, Inc. Magazine, NPR, and The New York Times.
He is the author of global best-sellers, "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" and "The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships." His writings have been translated into Chinese, Korean, German, Russian, Polish, and other languages.
Dr. Tsipursky's expertise stems from 25 year...
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Elmer M Dickens, Jr
Correctional Expert - Jail and Prison Practices
ELSI Legal LLC
Mount Vernon, Oregon
Jails & Prisons
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Jail Policy, Jail Administration, Jail Practices, Use of Force, Jail Standards, Prison Policies, Prison Administration, Prison Practices, Jail Supervision , Failure to Protect, Jail Operations, Prison Operations, Jail Facilities, Conditions of Confinement, Segregation, Inmate Discipline, Solitary Confinement, Religious Rights, RLUIPA
As a former corrections officer, the author of the Oregon State Sheriff's Association Jail Standards, a frequent national presenter on correctional issues, a former criminal justice professor, a former instructor at the Oregon basic corrections and police academies, an attorney who has handled corrections cases for over twenty years and the General Counsel to the Oregon State Sheriff's Association I have a very broad base of knowledge on correctional issues. If you need an expert on corrections policies, administration, practices, supervision, use of force, restraints, failure to protect, conditions of confinement, religious rights, inmate discipline, contractor oversight or compliance with standards please give me a call.
I began my corrections career in 1990 as a corrections officer at the maximum-security Oregon State Penitentiary, including spending a year working in the Disciplinary Segregation/Death Row unit.
For many years, I was a faculty member of the Americans for E...
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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
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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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Adam Bercovici
Police Use of Force/Security-Retd LAPD Lieutenant
Titan National Consulting, LLC
Bend, Oregon
Police Practices & Procedures, Security
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Use of Force, Police Shootings, K9 Procedures, Undercover tactics and operations, Police Pursuits, Crowd Control, Use of less-lethal munitions, less lethal munitions, security guard operations, private investigations
I spent 30 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, retiring in 2012 as the Officer-in-Charge of Homicide Special Section, Robbery Homicide Division. I worked on numerous assignments during my career, including Gangs, FTO, Metropolitan Division, and K9. As a sergeant, I was assigned to Patrol and later Gangs, Vice, Internal Affairs, and as an Assistant Watch Commander. When I was promoted to lieutenant, I was assigned to patrol and later received a pay grade advancement to the rank of Lieutenant II. As a Lieutenant II, I was the Officer-in-Charge of the FBI Interstate Theft Task Force, FBI Violent Crime Task Force Los Angeles, Criminal Investigation Section-Joint Terrorism Task Force, The Special Investigation Section (SIS), and Homicide Special Section, Robbery-Homicide Division.
When I retired, I owned and operated Critical Solutions Protective Services Group, a major security company in the Los Angeles area that ran undercover and uniformed operations at various ...
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Dr. John R. Black, DBA
Expert|High-Stress Decision-Making & Lethal Force
Aragon National Inc.
Redmond, Oregon
Police Practices & Procedures, Video
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Use-of-Force, Officer-Involved Shooting, Decision-making, Critical Sensemaking, Police Training, Patrol Operations, Police negotiations, Citizen-on-Citizen shootings, Self-Defense, Jail Operations, Intelligence, Internal Affairs, Police Mental Health Response, De-escalation, Incident Command, Defensive Tactics, Policy, Crowd Control
EXPERT IN USE OF FORCE & LETHAL FORCE INCIDENTS
In cases involving force--lethal force, understanding decision-making is as critical as the facts themselves. Whether you are a defense attorney explaining your client’s actions or a prosecutor challenging them, you need an expert who integrates both events and decision-making processes. Dr. Black offers a unique approach, blending quantitative precision with qualitative insight into how individuals make sense of their world.
RENOWNED EXPERT IN LETHAL FORCE DECISION-MAKING
Dr. Black is a recognized expert with extensive experience in international, federal, and state courts on lethal force, police use of force, officer-involved shootings, and civilian self-defense. His expertise in high-stakes decision-making under pressure offers critical insights. Dr. Black blends forensic analysis with human-centered perspectives, ensuring a balanced view that benefits both defense and prosecution.
ADVANCED FORENSIC VIDEO AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
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Emanuel Kapelsohn
The Peregrine Corporation
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Firearms & Ballistics, Police Practices & Procedures
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self-defense, gun accidents, hunting accidents, firearms training, shooting scene reconstruction, holsters, shooting ranges, use of force, use of force policy, involuntary muscular contraction, defensive tactics, weapon retention, pepper spray, Taser, impact weapons, knives, edged weapons
Expert witness since 1984 in civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts nationwide. Practicing attorney.
Has been certified as firearms instructor by FBI, NRA, several states and other training authorities.
Certified instructor in defensive tactics, baton, Taser, weapon retention, less lethal impact munitions, pepper spray.
Certified Force Science Analyst, Advanced Specialist in Force Science, Executive Protection Specialist, and in counter-terrorist and defensive driving.
Taught "Police Use of Force" as Adjunct Instructor at Indiana University, Department of Criminal Justice.
Served as instructor at two police academies.
Presenter at national and international conferences of law enforcement instructors.
Has trained and certified firearms instructors and armorers for major law enforcement agencies.
Armed, sworn reserve deputy sheriff for over 28 years.
Member, Board of Directors, International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors ("IALEFI...
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Jeffrey Bonner
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice, Police Policies, Domestic Violence, Crowd Control, Use of Force, Excessive Force, Sexual Assault, Drug Enforcement, Surveillance, School Safety, Crisis Intervention, Baton, Taser, Firearm, Electronic Control Device
Award-Winning Police Officer. 25+ Years Experience including undercover operations, SWAT Team, and School Resource Officer. Certified Firearms Trainer. Graduate of the FBI National Academy, 272th Session.
Law Enforcement Highlights
• Trained and deployed multiple times in "Mobile Field Force / Civil Disturbances"
• Undercover operations, drug buys, surveillance and preparation of over 400 search warrants
• Specialized training in Barricaded gunman situation resolution
• Member of D.P.D. Pistol Team
• Executive Protection, and advanced driving techniques.
• Served on Multi-jurisdictional SWAT Team
• Patrol Rifle Operator / Designated Marksman Certification
• Certified Firearms Trainer
• Field Training Officer and Supervisor
• Police Honor Guard 2004 through 2015
• Additional command capacities:
• New World Reporting System Build Team / Training of supervisors and Officers, Mobile Field Force Unit Commander
Career Accolades
With Sterling Heights Police Department
• (6) Merit Ci...
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Timothy M. Dixon, J.D., M.P.S.
Police Practices & Use of Force Expert-Attorney
Timothy Dixon
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 (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
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Brett M. Peterson
Sex Abuse, Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice
Justice Path Advisors
Pennsylvania
Jails & Prisons, Child Abuse
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PREA, Critical Incidents, Indifference, Behavior Management, Correctional Health, Institutional Abuse, Use of Force, Juvenile Justice Operations, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Residential Treatment Centers, Troubled Teen Industry, Foster Care Abuse, Conditions of Confinement, Isolation, Failure to protect, Corrections
Brett Peterson provides expert testimony and litigation support regarding juvenile justice operations, facility conditions, and institutional accountability. Drawing on his experience as a licensed attorney and former state agency director, he consults on cases involving conditions of confinement, use of force, deliberate indifference, and institutional abuse in juvenile facilities, residential treatment centers, and child welfare settings.
Executive Leadership & System Operation: Mr. Peterson formerly served as the Director of the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services. In this role, he managed a $100 million budget and a statewide continuum of care that included early intervention, child welfare shelters, detention, residential treatment, long-term secure settings, and parole. Overseeing an agency of over 900 employees, he restructured staffing models and established internal investigatory frameworks to monitor staff accountability, incident reporting, and regulator...
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Alan J. Robinson
Hospital Security - Experienced Security Director
Risk and Threat Assessment, LLC
Pennsylvania
Security, Premises Liability
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Workplace Violence, Infant Abduction, Security Negligence, Fire Safety, Use of Force, Drug Diversion, Hospital Security, executive protection, crowd control, joint commission accreditation
35+ years as a Director of Security in hospital/healthcare security; expert witness in: security negligence; workplace violence; Infant abduction; emergency management; executive protection; crowd control management; excessive force; hospital/medical center drug and narcotic diversion.
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Dr. Ken Lang
Homicide Detective (Ret.) – Police Practices
KEN LANG CONSULTING, LLC
Milligan, Tennessee
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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criminal investigation, crime scene analysis, crime scene reconstruction, use of force, death scene, homicide, murder, shootings, self defense, USCCA, NRA, rape, sex crimes, sex offense, sexual assault, violent crime, robbery, police practices, composite sketch
Dr. Ken Lang is a retired 25‑year law enforcement veteran and former homicide detective with extensive experience in violent‑crime investigations, police practices and procedures, and use‑of‑force analysis. He has conducted and supervised investigations involving homicides, rapes, robberies, and other major crimes, and he currently serves as an associate professor of criminology/criminal justice at Milligan University. Dr. Lang holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and provides expert consultation and testimony in matters involving criminal investigations, police practices, use of force, officer involved shootings, evidence handling, and investigative failures.
Dr. Lang began his law enforcement career in 1989 with the Havre de Grace Police Department before joining the Baltimore County Police Department (BCoPD) in 1991, where he served for 23 years. His investigative career included 15 years assigned to violent‑crime investigations and 5 years investigating property crimes. His casewo...
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Theron L Bowman, PhD
Police Practices, Public Safety & City Manager PhD
THE BOWMAN GROUP
Tennessee
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, Police Misconduct, Civil Rights, Constitutional Policing, Police Oversight, Police Accountability, Racial Bias, Police Training, Police Policy, Police Operations, Public Safety, Security Operations, Major Events, Crowd Control, Police Pursuits, Corruption Investigations, Police AI Liability, Fire, Emergency Management, EMS
Dr. Theron L. Bowman – Police Practices Expert
Dr. Theron L. Bowman is a nationally recognized expert in police practices, constitutional policing, and law enforcement oversight, with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement leadership, consulting, and litigation support. His extensive background includes serving as the Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager for Arlington, Texas, and as the founder and CEO of The Bowman Group, a consultancy specializing in police and public safety reform.
Dr. Bowman has provided expert analysis and testimony in cases involving use of force, civil rights violations, internal investigations, and police policy failures. His expertise spans major U.S. jurisdictions, including New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Memphis, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles County. He has also advised international police task forces in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Education & Credentials
• Ph.D. in Urban and Public Administration –...
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Marcus Sprague
Police Practices Expert
FC2 Consulting
Nashville, Tennessee
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures
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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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ANDREW T. WILLIAMS
Retired Police Chief and Highway Patrol Commander
Andrew T. Williams Consulting and Investigations
Vonore, Tennessee
Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation
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Expert Witness/Best Practices, Use of Force, Officer Involved Shootings, DUI, Traffic Collision/Personal Injury, Drug Recognition Expert, Criminal Investigations, EEO/HR Investigations, Pursuits/Emergency Vehicle Operations, Risk Management, Evidence Handling, De-Escalation and Crisis Management, Media Relations, Hiring
Andrew Williams is a retired municipal Police Chief and a retired State Highway Patrol Commander, with nearly 30 years of progressive law enforcement experience. Andrew offers expert witness services and consulting regarding case evaluation and strategy, incident evaluation, personnel issues, risk management concerns, and policing best practices. Andrew also conducts all types of investigations and process serving.
Expert Witness / Consultant Specialties
Use of Force review/Policy/Best Practices Officer Involved Shootings
Drug Recognition Expert & DUI Evaluations Traffic Collision/Personal Injury
Internal Affairs Investigations Criminal Investigation Best Practices
EEO/HR Investigations Emergency Vehicle Operations/Pursuits
Police Management and Leadership Field Training Officer/Program Management
Evidence Handling/Best Practices Risk Management
De-Escalation and Crisis Management Peer Support/Employee Wellness...
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Mickey Williams, Esq., J.D., MPA
Police Chief and Attorney-Police Practices Expert
M.L. Williams Consulting, LLC
Vonore, Tennessee
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures
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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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JOHN M DANIEL, EMT, RN, FNP, DO
Police, Corrections, EMS, Nursing, Medicine
Daniel Medical and Legal Consulting
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures
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Police officer policy, Body/vehicle cameras, 911 Dispatch for officers, Restraint asphyxiation, Serving process, Patrol policy and procedures, SWAT tactics, Use of Force, Internal Policy and supervision issues, Corrections policy and procedures, Correctional Medicine. EMT, Nursing, Physician, APN, Constable
Dr. Daniel Has worked fulltime in both the civilian and military as a EMT, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and as a physician. He holds MOSs from the JFK Special Warfare school in Border, Law Enforcement and Corrections. He has worked in Law enforcement for over twenty years. He was a housing officer, booking officer and senior officer supervising thirteen deputies in a Jail. He served in patrol, paper process, SWAT and was over jail medical supervising six LPNs. His jail medical was only one of two in the state that were nationally accredited. He has served in multiple departments as a reserve officer. He was an elected Constable twice in his county from 2018-2024. Dr. Daniel is a wound care and hyperbaric oxygen physician. Dr. Daniel has served as a hospitalist, worked in nursing homes, and is currently working in primary care supervising nine nurse practitioners. He is the Medical Director of the Domiciliary which houses ninety veterans in three residential tracts. Dr. Danie...
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Richard Willis
Comprehensive Physical Security Operations-35 yrs
Millington, Tennessee
Security
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Use of Force, Security Operations, Security Training, Hiring Practices, Negligent Retention, Proprietary Operations, Contract Operations
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Spencer Fomby
Police Practices and Use of Force Expert Witness
Law Enforcement Tactical Consultants Inc
Austin, Texas
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, officer involved shootings, crowd control, crowd management, public order, less-lethal weapons, SWAT, patrol operations, tactical operations, chemical agents, police policy, firearms, de-escalation, in-custody death, arrest procedures, defensive tactics, impact weapons, Active Shooter
Retired Captain Spencer Fomby is the section chair for the National Tactical Officers Association Public Order Section and coordinated the creation of the NTOA Public Order Response and Operation Standards, the NTOA Public Order Basic Command Certification Course, and the NTOA Public Order Grenadier Workshop. He is the former director of the Boise, Idaho, Police Department Training, Education, and Development Division. He was previously employed by the Berkeley Police Department in California for 20 years. He has held primary assignments in patrol, narcotics, and crime prevention. He was assigned to SWAT for 18 years as an entry team member, team leader, and tactical commander. Spencer was the lead Berkeley Police Department public order instructor. He was responsible for equipment selection, tactical training, less-lethal weapon selection, chemical agent selection and deployment, and mission planning.
Spencer was the 2011 Berkeley Police Department Officer of the Year. He was the ...
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Brian D Baxter, MS
Force Science, Ltd. - CEO, Brian Baxter
Force Science, Ltd.
Austin, 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 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...
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Christina Camberos, PhD
Criminologist | Forensic Audits & Data Integrity
Camberos Group, LLC
Mansfield, Texas
Criminalist, Police Practices & Procedures
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Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Patterns & Practices, Criminologist, Forensic Criminologist, Public Safety, Social Science Research, Forensic Data Analysis, Independent Monitoring Board Consultant, Corrections, Use of Force, Correctional Oversight, Biased Policing, RMS/IMS Auditing, Liability Auditing
Dr. Camberos is a bilingual (English/Spanish) criminologist specializing in the forensic evaluation of law enforcement records, corrections data, and institutional policies within civil litigation. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, they bring a potent combination of advanced, peer-reviewed research methodologies and active senior civic leadership, currently serving a term on the Board of Directors for the Arlington Latino Chamber of Commerce.
An independent analyst maintaining a career-long, 100% "audit-ready" standard, Dr. Camberos provides objective, highly defensible file evaluations for municipal risk pools, policing and corrections agencies, corporate defendants, and insurance panel counsel. Their expertise bridges quantitative analysis (statistical pattern tracking) and qualitative assessments of standard operating procedures, specifically evaluating procedural compliance and crime foreseeability for commercial premises liability, negligent security, and high-density ...
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Theron L Bowman, PhD
Police Practices, Public Safety & City Manager PhD
THE BOWMAN GROUP
Arlington, Texas
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, Police Misconduct, Civil Rights, Constitutional Policing, Police Oversight, Police Accountability, Racial Bias, Police Training, Police Policy, Police Operations, Public Safety, Security Operations, Major Events, Crowd Control, Police Pursuits, Corruption Investigations, Police AI Liability, Fire, Emergency Management, EMS
Dr. Theron L. Bowman – Police Practices Expert
Dr. Theron L. Bowman is a nationally recognized expert in police practices, constitutional policing, and law enforcement oversight, with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement leadership, consulting, and litigation support. His extensive background includes serving as the Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager for Arlington, Texas, and as the founder and CEO of The Bowman Group, a consultancy specializing in police and public safety reform.
Dr. Bowman has provided expert analysis and testimony in cases involving use of force, civil rights violations, internal investigations, and police policy failures. His expertise spans major U.S. jurisdictions, including New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Memphis, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles County. He has also advised international police task forces in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Education & Credentials
• Ph.D. in Urban and Public Administration –...
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ANDREW T. WILLIAMS
Retired Police Chief and Highway Patrol Commander
Andrew T. Williams Consulting and Investigations
Texas
Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation
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Expert Witness/Best Practices, Use of Force, Officer Involved Shootings, DUI, Traffic Collision/Personal Injury, Drug Recognition Expert, Criminal Investigations, EEO/HR Investigations, Pursuits/Emergency Vehicle Operations, Risk Management, Evidence Handling, De-Escalation and Crisis Management, Media Relations, Hiring
Andrew Williams is a retired municipal Police Chief and a retired State Highway Patrol Commander, with nearly 30 years of progressive law enforcement experience. Andrew offers expert witness services and consulting regarding case evaluation and strategy, incident evaluation, personnel issues, risk management concerns, and policing best practices. Andrew also conducts all types of investigations and process serving.
Expert Witness / Consultant Specialties
Use of Force review/Policy/Best Practices Officer Involved Shootings
Drug Recognition Expert & DUI Evaluations Traffic Collision/Personal Injury
Internal Affairs Investigations Criminal Investigation Best Practices
EEO/HR Investigations Emergency Vehicle Operations/Pursuits
Police Management and Leadership Field Training Officer/Program Management
Evidence Handling/Best Practices Risk Management
De-Escalation and Crisis Management Peer Support/Employee Wellness...
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Salma S. Khan, M.D.
Forensic Psychiatrist
Salma S. Khan, M.D.
Texas
Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry
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Jail, Suicide, Prison, Forensic, Malpractice, Medication error, IME, Addiction, incarceration, Fitness for duty, Use of force, Chart Review, Standard of Care, Continuity of care, Schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress disorder, Emotional Distress
I am licensed in California and Texas
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Kevin R. Madison, JD, CPP, PCI, EMT, FF
POLICE & SECURITY EXPERT-FORMER POLICE CHIEF
Kevin R. Madison, Expert Witness & Consultant, LLC
Lago Vista, Texas
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 Domestic Violence, Bouncers, Apartment Security, Retail Security
Kevin R. Madison is UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO TESTIFY AND/OR CONSULT IN THE FOLLOWING ARENAS:
GENERAL POLICE PROCEDURES
POLICE USE OF FORCE
POLICE PURSUITS
EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSE PROTOCOLS - POLICE, FIRE, EMS RESPONDERS
POLICE, FIRE, EMS VEHICLE CRASHES
GENERAL SECURITY ISSUES
NEGLIGENT SECURITY
EXCESSIVE FORCE BY SECURITY OFFICERS AND BOUNCERS
AUTO-PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ISSUES
PARKING LOT AND PARKING GARAGE PEDESTRIAN INJURY CASES
FORESEEABILITY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
ASSAULTS AND INJURIES WHEN REPOSSESSING VEHICLES
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 ...
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Brett M. Peterson
Sex Abuse, Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice
Justice Path Advisors
Texas
Jails & Prisons, Child Abuse
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PREA, Critical Incidents, Indifference, Behavior Management, Correctional Health, Institutional Abuse, Use of Force, Juvenile Justice Operations, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Residential Treatment Centers, Troubled Teen Industry, Foster Care Abuse, Conditions of Confinement, Isolation, Failure to protect, Corrections
Brett Peterson provides expert testimony and litigation support regarding juvenile justice operations, facility conditions, and institutional accountability. Drawing on his experience as a licensed attorney and former state agency director, he consults on cases involving conditions of confinement, use of force, deliberate indifference, and institutional abuse in juvenile facilities, residential treatment centers, and child welfare settings.
Executive Leadership & System Operation: Mr. Peterson formerly served as the Director of the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services. In this role, he managed a $100 million budget and a statewide continuum of care that included early intervention, child welfare shelters, detention, residential treatment, long-term secure settings, and parole. Overseeing an agency of over 900 employees, he restructured staffing models and established internal investigatory frameworks to monitor staff accountability, incident reporting, and regulator...
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Brett M. Peterson
Sex Abuse, Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice
Justice Path Advisors
Ogden , Utah
Jails & Prisons, Child Abuse
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PREA, Critical Incidents, Indifference, Behavior Management, Correctional Health, Institutional Abuse, Use of Force, Juvenile Justice Operations, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Residential Treatment Centers, Troubled Teen Industry, Foster Care Abuse, Conditions of Confinement, Isolation, Failure to protect, Corrections
Brett Peterson provides expert testimony and litigation support regarding juvenile justice operations, facility conditions, and institutional accountability. Drawing on his experience as a licensed attorney and former state agency director, he consults on cases involving conditions of confinement, use of force, deliberate indifference, and institutional abuse in juvenile facilities, residential treatment centers, and child welfare settings.
Executive Leadership & System Operation: Mr. Peterson formerly served as the Director of the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services. In this role, he managed a $100 million budget and a statewide continuum of care that included early intervention, child welfare shelters, detention, residential treatment, long-term secure settings, and parole. Overseeing an agency of over 900 employees, he restructured staffing models and established internal investigatory frameworks to monitor staff accountability, incident reporting, and regulator...
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Donald L. Leach, II
Jail and Prison Expert Only
Donald L. Leach & Associates, Ltd.
Sandy, Utah
Jails & Prisons, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Jail, Prison, In-custody Death, Operations, Suicide, Medical, Use of Force, Training, Policy & Procedures, Assault, Strip Searches, Unlawful Detention, Over-detention, Immigration, Media Contact
• Began corrections work as a Deputy Jailer in 1984
• Retired Administrative Officer, Senior (Deputy Director) for Division of Community Corrections, Lexington, Kentucky-2008
• Served in the Marine Corps
• Bachelors-University of Kentucky (Psychology, Sociology & Political Science Majors)
• Masters(A)-University of Kentucky (Theory of Geography)
• Doctorate-Kennedy-Western University (Public Administration)
• Designed, developed, and supervised the pre-service and in-service training programs, management information systems, and offender classification systems
• Certified FBI firearms instructions, BOP defensive tactics instructor, NIC instructor on jail multiple jail management topics (staffing analysis, classification, operations)
• Developed contracts for a variety of privatized jail services
• Served as a jail management consultant for various agencies such as the National Institute of Corrections (NIC); American Jail Association (AJA): Voorhis-Robertson Justice Services; U.S. D...
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Theron L Bowman, PhD
Police Practices, Public Safety & City Manager PhD
THE BOWMAN GROUP
Virginia
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of force, Police Misconduct, Civil Rights, Constitutional Policing, Police Oversight, Police Accountability, Racial Bias, Police Training, Police Policy, Police Operations, Public Safety, Security Operations, Major Events, Crowd Control, Police Pursuits, Corruption Investigations, Police AI Liability, Fire, Emergency Management, EMS
Dr. Theron L. Bowman – Police Practices Expert
Dr. Theron L. Bowman is a nationally recognized expert in police practices, constitutional policing, and law enforcement oversight, with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement leadership, consulting, and litigation support. His extensive background includes serving as the Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager for Arlington, Texas, and as the founder and CEO of The Bowman Group, a consultancy specializing in police and public safety reform.
Dr. Bowman has provided expert analysis and testimony in cases involving use of force, civil rights violations, internal investigations, and police policy failures. His expertise spans major U.S. jurisdictions, including New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Memphis, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles County. He has also advised international police task forces in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Education & Credentials
• Ph.D. in Urban and Public Administration –...
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David T. Sweeney
Expert Witness in Policing Best Practices
DT Sweeney Consulting, LLC
Seattle, Washington
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures
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Law Enforcement, Police pursuits, Use of force, Less lethal weapons, De-escalation, Crisis intervention, Rapid intervention, Police supervision, Early intervention, Police training, Civil rights, US 1983, Legal standards for police, Best practices for police, EEO, EVOC, Discrimination, Harassment
Seattle Police Lieutenant (ret.) with 34 years of experience. I am easy to reach, and I return calls and email promptly. I will provide you with an unbiased review of the evidence and then we can determine how I can best help you with your case. I enjoy helping both defense and plaintiff attorneys. Currently, I have assisted plaintiff and defense attorneys with 60+ cases. This mix comes from my ability to examine the evidence and provide you with an honest assessment so that I can help you with your needs, whether it be an evaluation, a report, testimony, advice, etc.
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Frank R. Vanecek
Police Practices Expert - Nationwide Practice
Full Spectrum Investigations, Expert Witness and Consulting, LLC
Oak Harbor, Washington
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. Many 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...
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Michael J. Canaan, CPP
Security Premises Liability Expert Witness
Trident Investigative Service, Inc.
Seattle, Washington
Security, Premises Liability
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hiring, pre-employment, inadequate, negligence, training, supervision, use of force, bar, nightclub, casino, apartment, foreseeability, investigation, voyeurism, deployment, screening, background, assault, rape, robbery
Michael J. Canaan, CPP, is a board-certified forensic security and premises liability expert with more than 45 years of experience in security management, law enforcement, military operations, investigations, and risk assessment. He is retained in civil litigation involving negligent security, premises liability, violent crime, security operations, and related claims to evaluate foreseeability, standard of care, security program effectiveness, operational reasonableness, and causation from a security operations perspective.
Mr. Canaan is board-certified in Security Management as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) through ASIS International, the security profession’s leading professional organization. He is a Quarter Century member and previously served on the ASIS Risk Assessment Standard Technical Committee, contributing to ANSI-accredited risk assessment standards, and on the ASIS Security Services Steering Committee, which addressed security guard services, investigations...
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Adam Bercovici
Police Use of Force/Security-Retd LAPD Lieutenant
Titan National Consulting, LLC
Washington
Police Practices & Procedures, Security
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Use of Force, Police Shootings, K9 Procedures, Undercover tactics and operations, Police Pursuits, Crowd Control, Use of less-lethal munitions, less lethal munitions, security guard operations, private investigations
I spent 30 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, retiring in 2012 as the Officer-in-Charge of Homicide Special Section, Robbery Homicide Division. I worked on numerous assignments during my career, including Gangs, FTO, Metropolitan Division, and K9. As a sergeant, I was assigned to Patrol and later Gangs, Vice, Internal Affairs, and as an Assistant Watch Commander. When I was promoted to lieutenant, I was assigned to patrol and later received a pay grade advancement to the rank of Lieutenant II. As a Lieutenant II, I was the Officer-in-Charge of the FBI Interstate Theft Task Force, FBI Violent Crime Task Force Los Angeles, Criminal Investigation Section-Joint Terrorism Task Force, The Special Investigation Section (SIS), and Homicide Special Section, Robbery-Homicide Division.
When I retired, I owned and operated Critical Solutions Protective Services Group, a major security company in the Los Angeles area that ran undercover and uniformed operations at various ...
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Brian Landers
Nationally-Recognized Law Enforcement Expert
LandersCRT, LLC
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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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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Drew Neckar, MBA, CPP, CHPA
Security executive and consultant
COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions
Strum, Wisconsin
Security, Premises Liability
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Healthcare/Hospital Security, Bar/Nightclub Security, Parking Lot Security, Campus Safety, School Security, Negligent Security, CPTED, Crime Prevention, Crime Foreseeability, Use of Force, Security Officers/Guards, Workplace Violence, Security Assessment, Risk Assessment, Security Training/Education
Drew Neckar is a board-certified security management professional who over his 20+ year career has managed safety and security programs for companies operating in the healthcare, higher education, financial services, and nightclub industries.
In 2014 Drew founded Security Advisors Consulting Group, a full-service security consulting firm that has provided strategic advice on improvement of security and violence prevention programs to companies throughout the United States and internationally.
Drew and security programs he has managed have been recognized with awards including:
Mayo Clinic Health Systems' Security Department was awarded the “Program of Distinction” award from the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) while under Drew's leadership.
Mayo Clinic Health Systems' Security Department was named to Security Magazine’s “Security 500” as one of the top Security programs while under Drew's leadership.
Named Global Security Consultant of the Ye...
