• Deadly/Excessive Force
• Emergency Communications & 911
• Jails & Prisons
• Law Enforcement
• Police Procedures

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: CV provided upon request, a brief summary of my training and experience:

Law Enforcement – North Idaho College.
Administration of Justice – North Idaho College.
FBI National Academy (Session 201) – Quantico, VA.
Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Certifications:
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Supervisory
Management
Certified Force Science Analyst – Force Science Institute (Los Angeles, CA).
Certified Force Science Analyst – Force Science Institute (Dallas, TX).
Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths (Las Vegas, NV).
POST Instructor Certification – Arrest Techniques and Handcuffing.
POST Instructor Certification – Officer Survival.
SWAT Basic and SWAT Team Commander Training – National Tactical Officer Association.
Former POST Commissioner.
Former 911 Public Safety Communications Commissioner.

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
FBI National Academy Associates.
Montana - Idaho FBI National Academy Associates.
ALERT International.

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:

A: Scot Haug is a seasoned speaker, having presented at major law enforcement conferences such as the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), FBI National Academy Associates, and the National Sheriffs Association. His speaking engagements focus on key topics like the use of force, officer safety, risk management, and law enforcement technology, and he regularly serves as a guest lecturer for various police department training programs across the U.S.

Primary Instructor – Arrest Techniques and Handcuffing, North Idaho College Law Enforcement Program (1995–2006). Taught self-defense, handcuffing, use of force, and Taser use to hundreds of law enforcement officers and reserve officers.

Idaho POST Instructor – Officer Survival Techniques, current. Taught officer survival and arrest techniques to law enforcement officers across Idaho.

Below 100 Core Trainer – Nationwide officer safety and risk management program focused on reducing line-of-duty deaths and injuries. Trained thousands of officers in the U.S. and Canada, including “train the trainer” programs.

Guest Speaker & Instructor – Numerous national law enforcement conferences, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Sheriffs Association. Topics include use of force, officer safety, risk management, and law enforcement technology.

Consultant & Speaker – Presented on body-worn cameras, license plate recognition, and other law enforcement technology at major conferences such as the FBI National Academy Associates, IACP, and various law enforcement agencies.
Technology Consultant – Provided training and guidance on implementing law enforcement technology to agencies across the U.S. through webinars, conferences, and national working groups.

Instructor – Crisis Communications training for Baltimore, Tulsa, and Charleston Police Departments (2023), focusing on managing high-risk public safety situations.

Guest Lecturer – Various FBI First Line Supervisors School, teaching officer safety techniques and risk management to supervisors from multiple agencies.

Guest Speaker – IACP Technology Conference, Charlotte, NC (2024), and National Sheriffs Association, Grand Rapids, MI (2023), speaking on modernized identity technology and situational awareness for law enforcement.

Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)

A: N/A

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?

A: 25+

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: Use of Force: Evaluating incidents involving use of force by law enforcement officers, assessing appropriateness and adherence to legal standards.

De-escalation Techniques: Providing expert analysis on law enforcement’s use of de-escalation tactics and their effectiveness in reducing conflicts and preventing use of force.

Police Technology: Advising on law enforcement technology, such as body-worn cameras, RMS/CAD, license plate recognition (LPR), in-car cameras, and digital evidence management.

Risk Management: Consulting on strategies to reduce risk and liability for law enforcement agencies, particularly in use-of-force incidents and officer safety.

SWAT Operations and Tactical Procedures: Offering insights into SWAT tactics, training, and the use of specialized equipment.

Law Enforcement Policy Development: Consulting on policy creation and evaluation, particularly in areas like use of force, technology integration, and officer safety.

Officer Safety and Survival: Providing expert testimony or consulting related to officer safety techniques and training, aiming to reduce line-of-duty injuries and deaths.

Arrest Techniques and Handcuffing Procedures: Analyzing arrest techniques, including proper handcuffing and detention methods, and providing expert opinions on whether officers followed protocol.

Community Engagement and Relations: Offering guidance on law enforcement's efforts to engage with communities and build positive relationships, especially following critical incidents.

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: 20%

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: 80%

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?

A: I have been deposed numerous times throughout my career as both a police officer and an expert witness, having participated in more than twenty depositions.

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?

A: Scot Haug has participated in depositions numerous times, with the most recent instance being in October 2024.

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?

A: Scot Haug has testified in court numerous times throughout his career, with documented testimonies in both state and federal courts.

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?

A: Scot Haug has testified in court numerous times throughout his career, with documented testimonies in both state and federal courts.

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: Scot Haug has worked with the legal industry as an expert for over 14 years. Since 2010, he has provided expert testimony and consulting services in numerous cases across state and federal courts.

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: Consulting, reports, site inspections, court testimony

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?

A: $300.00

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?

A: $300.00

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?

A: $350.00

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?

A: $350.00

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)

A: Travel, actual costs using Federal per diem rates - https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877. Fee schedule is to be provided at the time of consulting.

I can provide numerous references and recommendations. Please contact me to request references with experience similar to your case. General references for both plaintiff and defense-sided police misconduct are available.