Interviewing/LE practice Expert-Agent/Psychologist
Contact this Expert Witness
- Phone: 210-701-7533
- Cell: 210-701-7533
- Website: www.drjsteel.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Forensic Psychology and Law Enf & Criminal JusticeKeywords/Search Terms:
investigative interviewing, false confessions, memory, biases, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, police procedures, power dynamics, abuse, trauma, wrongful convictionEducation:
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Fielding Graduate University; Master of Forensic Sciences, George Washington University; Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Northern Arizona UniversityAdditional Information
As a 24-year federal agent (still active) and licensed clinical psychologist, my areas of expertise include science-based investigative interviewing, coerced or false confessions, the dynamics of interpersonal crimes and police/investigative practices. As 1 of 7 worldwide forensic science consultants, having completed a fellowship in forensic medicine, I consulted on cases of child abuse, equivocal death, sexual and aggravated assault and arson. My combined experience as a special agent and licensed clinical psychologist provides a unique perspective and I am available to serve as an expert witness in cases involving potentially coerced or false confessions, sufficiency of the investigative interview, establishing consent (or lack thereof), understanding power dynamics in sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence investigations, memory, cognitive biases, and best practices for investigations. I have been teaching science-based investigative interviewing for the past 5 years to federal agents and attorneys internationally and at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. I have university teaching experience at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Having been teaching and consulting on cases since 2005, I am available to provide consultation on preparing for investigative or witness interviews, generating investigative leads, working with uncooperative witnesses and comprehensive case reviews for best practices.