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Law enforcement expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, police procedures, security management, forensic science, and criminology. Some of the most common law enforcement expert witness specialties also include use of force, police misconduct, crime scene investigation, law enforcement training, and corrections. They can opine on the effects of excessive force, wrongful arrest, police brutality, officer-involved shootings, and jail/prison conditions.

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Mr. Kelly Scott Klatt, CPPView profile

ID: 109326

Mr. Kelly Klatt, CPP

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Florida

Mr. Kelly S. Klatt has 48 years of experience in Security with expertise in Hospitality & Retail. He earned his AA in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Santa Rosa Junior College. Today, this expert is certified as a Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security International. Formerly, this expert served as a Police Officer at the Los Angeles Police...

Police Policy and Procedures Expert WitnessView profile

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Police Policy and Procedures Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This highly qualified police policy and procedures expert has over 35 years of experience, and has extensive experience in undercover and surveillance operations, as well as narcotics identification and investigations. He earned his AS in criminal justice from the County College of Morris, and both his BS in justice studies and his MSM in criminal justice administration from the College of Saint...

Mr. Mark Alan Sole, ACTARView profile

ID: 114173

Mr. Mark Sole, ACTAR

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Oklahoma

Mr. Mark A. Sole has 22 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Police Procedures. He earned his BA in Public Administration from Northeastern State University and his AA in Criminal Justice from Tulsa Community College. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction and as a Remote Pilot by...

Firearms Expert WitnessView profile

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Firearms Expert Witness

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Michigan

A 3rd generation Gunsmith. This expert has over 15 years of experience as an authority on firearm and related subject. He currently provides his expertise to a variety of clients in need of accurate assessment of firearm analysis, GSR, accidental discharge, and bullet trajectory. In addition, he teaches a course on firearms and deadly force law, and has extensive experience reviewing evidence and...

Mr. Kenneth KatsarisView profile

ID: 129053

Mr. Kenneth Katsaris

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Florida

Mr. Kenneth Katsaris has 61 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security. He earned his AA in Police Administration from Saint Petersburg College and both his BS and MS in Criminology from Florida State University. Today, he is a Certified Litigation Specialist through Americans for Effective Law Enforcement. He is also a licensed Law Enforcement Officer and Instructor in the state of...

Public Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Public Safety Expert Witness

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Arizona

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Virginia

This expert has been a member of law enforcement and public safety for over 20 years. A candidate for a Ph.D. in Public Safety Leadership, he is a board member with the International Public Safety Association and member of many other associations, such as DC Nightlife Association. He is a recognized court expert witness in hospitality security training, policies, procedures, and standards of...

Mr. Sean CurtinView profile

ID: 13038

Mr. Sean Curtin

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Florida

This expert has extensive experience in both civilian and military security operations. He obtained his AS in criminal justice at the Community College of the Air Force and his BA in business management at Florida Atlantic University. He previously served over 6 years as a staff sergeant of security forces for the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged, he went on to serve as a...

Law Enforcement Expert WitnessView profile

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Law Enforcement Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This expert has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement with 20 of those years in the Drug Enforcement Administration. At the DEA, he worked in various positions including Resident Agent in Charge and Inspector. He currently owns a consulting & investigative services firm and works as a Private Investigator specializing in Consulting and Private and Executive Securities.

Mr. Alan Wayne Zajic, CPP, ICPSView profile

ID: 137685

Mr. Alan Zajic, CPP, ICPS

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Nevada

Mr. Alan W. Zajic has over 50 years of experience in Security and Safety Consulting. Today, this expert is a Certified Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security and licensed as a Private Investigator and Private Patrolman in the state of Nevada. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Director of Security/ Loss Control and the Executive Director of Hotel Operations...

Law Enforcement  Technology Expert WitnessView profile

E-009242

Law Enforcement Technology Expert Witness

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Virginia

This expert has had a long career in the field of law enforcement and criminal justice, with an emphasis on policy and technology. He earned a BS in Electronics Engineering from the University of New Mexico, a MS in Engineering Administration from George Washington University, and completed PhD honors coursework in engineering-economic systems at Stanford University. He has been active in the...

Mr. Bo MitchellView profile

ID: 138424

Mr. Bo Mitchell

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Connecticut

This highly qualified expert has over thirty years of experience in the fields of emergency preparedness and response. He earned a BA from New York University and soon earned 22 certifications in security, emergency preparedness, and many related fields. For instance, this expert is a certified emergency manager, business continuity professional, hazard control manager, security supervisor,...

Police Procedures and Public Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Police Procedures and Public Safety Expert Witness

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Colorado

This highly qualified expert has over 50 years of experience in law enforcement. He received an A.S. in Law Enforcement from West Valley College, a B.S. in Law Enforcement from Metropolitan State College, and a M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Colorado. Certified as a Police Executive and a Force Science Analyst by the Force Science Institute at the Minnesota State...

Dr. Jillian TuranovicView profile

ID: 14063

Dr. Jillian Turanovic

This highly qualified criminology expert earned her BA in psychology from MacEwan University before earning her MS and PhD in criminology and criminal justice from Arizona State University. She is very active in her field as a member of the American Society of Criminology, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and Western Society of Criminology. In addition, she has published 1 book, over 30...

Event Data Recorder and Accident Reconstruction Expert WitnessView profile

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Event Data Recorder and Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness

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Florida

This EDR expert is a principal at a vehicular accident reconstruction consultancy. He retired from law enforcement after a twenty-five year career, during which time he investigated over 2500 motor vehicle collisions. Fourteen of those years he served with the Bergen County (NJ) Prosecutor's Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit. This expert earned a degree in mechanical engineering, summa cum...

Mr. Robert JacobsonView profile

ID: 141689

Mr. Robert Jacobson

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California

This expert has extensive experience in photography and videography. He earned his BA in psychology, sociology, and communications from San Diego State University. He is a certified instructor of forensic photography and a licensed real estate broker. He began his career with the San Diego Police Department, serving as a level III reserve officer and a crisis intervention counselor, as well as a...

Police Protocol & Excessive Force Expert WitnessView profile

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Police Protocol & Excessive Force Expert Witness

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Illinois

Instructor for a regional training institution for police officers, providing training in Field Training and Evaluation Program, PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor, PPCT Spontaneous Knife Defense Instructor and cadre member for the First Line Supervisory Skills course. Adjunct Faculty for a regional law enforcement academy. Providing export training in Instructor Development, Use of Force...

Dr. Richard Macon Hough, CPP, EdD, CCHPView profile

ID: 147345

Dr. Richard Hough, CPP, EdD, CCHP

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Tennessee

Dr. Richard M. Hough has 45 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security with expertise in Criminology. He earned his AA in Law Enforcement from the State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota, his BA in Public Administration from Saint Leo University, his MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, and his EdD in Public Administration from the University of West Florida. Today, this expert is a...

Campus Safety and Law Enforcement Expert WitnessView profile

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Campus Safety and Law Enforcement Expert Witness

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Maryland

This expert has over 30 years of experience as a police officer, mainly at the University of Maryland Police Department. His expertise lies in campus and student safety in all aspects of campus public safety, as well as law enforcement in Higher education and small city populations. He has handled bicycles cases where they being operated in restricted and populated areas on campus that required...

Mr. Stan KephartView profile

ID: 147956

Mr. Stan Kephart

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Arizona

This expert has over 30 years of experience in security and law enforcement. He earned his BA and MA from the University of San Francisco. He is a member of various organizations including the American Probation and Parole Association and the American Society for Industrial Security. He has previously served as the vice president of public safety at Unuson Corporation, the security administration...

Corrections & Sexual Molestation of Minors and Women Expert WitnessView profile

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Corrections & Sexual Molestation of Minors and Women Expert Witness

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Oregon

This expert has worked in the criminal justice field over 40 years, beginning her career in corrections and law enforcement. She is a criminologist, trainer, author, and consultant on crime issues to national and international organizations with expertise in gender and sexual violence. As a consultant with the National Institute of Corrections, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency...

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The Average Law Enforcement Expert Witness
Charges $375 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $325

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $425

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Law Enforcement Expert Witness FAQs

A law enforcement expert witness is a professional with extensive experience in policing practices who can provide testimony or informed opinions in legal cases involving law enforcement issues.

Law enforcement expert witnesses often handle cases involving police misconduct, use of force, criminal investigations, police training and procedures, and other related topics.

They can analyze evidence, review police reports, testify on standard police procedures, and offer an informed opinion on whether the actions taken were appropriate or not.

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas such as forensic science, crime scene investigation, traffic enforcement, SWAT operations, or internal affairs investigations.

An expert with specific experience can provide detailed insights into the nuances of your case type, ensuring accurate and credible testimony that aligns with established law enforcement standards.

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