Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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A subject matter expert in police practices and procedures since 2019. Retained in federal and state courts as part of criminal and civil proceedings to provide analysis for cases involving the use of force, policy, training, and police management practices. Served as an external force investigator to conduct force reviews as part of a Department of Justice consent decree. Force reviews have been conducted for officer-involved shootings, tactical activations, less-lethal munitions, Conductive Energy Weapons, chemical munitions/agents, impact weapons, and physical control. A law enforcement professional since 1989 with experience currently as an Assistant Chief of Police (South Florida), and formerly a Colonel (Broward Sheriff's Office), and a Captain, Sergeant, Detective, and Officer (Fort Lauderdale Police Department). Experienced in the management of Patrol Operations, Investigations (Criminal, Strategic), and Professional Standards (Internal Affairs, Public Corruption, Training, Policy/Accreditation, Human Resources). Former Law Enforcement Training Center Director for the Broward Sheriff's Office. Experienced in the areas of police training, SWAT, criminal investigations, narcotics investigations, accreditation, internal affairs, and uniformed patrol. A certified police officer, certified corrections officer, and certified firearms instructor. Graduate of the FBI National Academy, FBI National Executive Institute, Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute, DEA Drug Unit Commander Academy, and the NTOA SWAT Commander Academy. A Master's Degree in Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Public Management. Former member of the IACP Committee for Human and Civil Rights and advisor for the IACP Body Worn Camera model policy. Full CV available upon request.