California Deadly/Excessive Force Expert Witnesses
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Retired Sergeant II+1 Los Angeles Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT). I worked numerous assignments during my 29-year law enforcement career to include: SWAT, K9, Vice, Narcotics, Jail Operations, Internal Affairs, Gangs, Crisis Negotiation...
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Referred to by respected and experienced law enforcement and security civil and criminal attorneys as “The expert’s expert.” Representing agency defense and concerned plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys since 1991. On the prevailing side in over...
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Mr. Stephenson is a former Police Officer, FBI Agent, FBI Police Instructor, FBI - SWAT/Firearms Instructor/Defensive Tactics Instructor and FBI National Academy Instructor:
Mr. Stephenson is a certified, Use of Force/Firearm's Instructor for the...
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I am a retired LAPD Lieutenant with forty years of Law Enforcement and combined security experience. I am also the former owner and CEO of a major security company in Southern California. I am a licensed private investigator in California. My areas...
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David Breder retired from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as a Special Agent, having served in leadership assignments which include team lead, Supervisory Special Agent, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Special Agent in Charge, and Deputy Assistant...
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Mr. Withrow specializes in Security and Police Practices & Procedures with a focus on Premises Liability, Hotel and Restaurant Safety, Crime Foreseeability, Negligence & Liability, Use of Force, Over...
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I'm an active law enforcement administrator, with experience in "best procedural practices" in Internal Affairs investigations, Use of Force Investigations with an emphasis on Officer-Involved Shootings....
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I am a retired Sergeant with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. I have over 30 years of law enforcement experience. I'm currently providing consulting and expert witness services, instructor with...
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* I have been involved in law enforcement since 1980.
* In the recent 12 month period (June 2023 to June 2024), I have consulted on twelve cases for both
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California
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Karen Laser is a seasoned professional in policing and security, offering over 30 years of experience in law enforcement and consultancy. As the President of Laser Consulting, Inc., she specializes in...
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California
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I graduated from the Stanford University Psychiatry Residency program in 1998.
I have been board certified in Psychiatry since 2000.
I have subspecialty certification in Consultation-liaison psychiatry.
I...
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California
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Dr. Chuck J. Rylant has 25 years of industry experience and is a Federal and State Court qualified expert witness in use-of-force, de-escalation, self-defense, strangulation, memory, fight or flight, decision...
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California
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iOPolicing remains the premier resource for expert testimony, case studies and evaluation, agency support, and advancing the area of Police Sciences. The founder of Integrated Operational Police, LLC.,...
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California
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Travis Norton is a retired 25-year law enforcement professional. He is an accomplished police lieutenant and SWAT Commander and has trained officers in police practices nationwide. Travis was the training...
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“We settled the case for $5 million. Your report played a huge role in that. Thank you for everything!” Nicholas H.
Beth A. Mohr, CFE, FSA, CFCS, CAMS, CCCI, MPA, PI, is a Police Practices expert...
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Consolidated Consultants (CCc) continues to deliver high quality expert witness and medical expert witness referrals nationwide since 1995. CCc is the only referral service where you can view the full,...
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Daniel Brown is a Law Enforcement expert with close to 28 years of combined policing and military service. He is a seasoned professional specializing in Police Policy and Procedure, Excessive/Deadly Force,...
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Michael Gerard
Police Practices & Premises Security Expert
Michael Gerard is an expert in Police Practices and Premises Security with 25 years of professional experience in law enforcement. Mike’s...
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Michael Pearl
Police Practices & Premises Security Expert
Michael Pearl is a premises security and police practices expert with more than two decades of professional experience. As an expert at Robson...
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Patrick McCarthy retired from a notable 18-year career as a Law Enforcement Officer after having served with three large, metropolitan agencies in Southern California and the Utah State Department of Public...
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Unrivaled qualifications in Police and Security Best Practices. Olympic Games Security Administrator, Retired Police Chief, Probation Chief, & Concert Public Safety Director. Qualified in Large Public...
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"Expert Professional Not Professional Expert" - I am a Board Certified security professional with multi-state security consultant, private patrol and private investigator "Qualified Manager" licenses....
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Paul Adee is a corrections expert with over three decades of experience in correctional and courthouse facilities. As an expert at Robson Forensic, Paul’s forensic casework involves the policies, procedures,...
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Vastly Experienced Police Expert, working for plaintiffs as well as the defense. Over 31 years as a Los Angeles Police Officer. Trained / Taught new officers, in the field, for 24 years in all facets of...
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Chief Scott Hughes is a seasoned law enforcement leader with over 25 years of experience in transforming police departments through leadership, accountability, and effective personnel management. A graduate...
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For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
Deadly/Excessive Force FAQs
What is a deadly/excessive force expert witness?
A deadly/excessive force expert witness is a person who has specialized knowledge and skills in the area of law enforcement use of force. This expert can provide testimony regarding the appropriateness of the use of deadly or excessive force by police officers, among other related issues.
What is the role of a deadly/excessive force expert witness?
Deadly/excessive force expert witnesses provide opinions on the use of force by law enforcement and related practices.
How much can a person make as a deadly/excessive force expert witness?
Deadly/excessive force expert witnesses may be compensated in the range from $250 to $450 per hour, or higher in some cases. The final fee is negotiated between the expert witness and the retaining attorney.
What are the qualifications of a deadly/excessive force expert witness?
A Deadly/Excessive Force Expert Witness should be a licensed law enforcement officer or criminal justice professional with specialized training and experience in the use of force, and possess knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
In a lawsuit, how is evidence gathered by a deadly/excessive force expert witness?
A deadly/excessive force expert witness gathers evidence through various means such as reviewing police reports, witness statements, and physical evidence. They may also conduct their own investigations and experiments to support their findings.
What types of cases involve expert opinions from a deadly/excessive force expert witness?
Cases involving police shootings, use of tasers, chokeholds, and other instances of excessive force by law enforcement may require expert opinions from a deadly/excessive force expert witness.
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