Law Enforcement Expert Witnesses in New Jersey

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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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Ms. Laura HarsView profile

ID: 32092

Ms. Laura Hars

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New Jersey

This highly qualified expert has 25 years of experience in information security. She obtained her BA in psychology from Montclair State University. She is certified as an information security manager, DOD secret clearance, qualified systems engineering, information security evaluation, and assessment methodology. Formerly, she served as an ITSM upgrade and system re-architecture chief engineer at...

Police Policy and Procedures Expert WitnessView profile

E-697438

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...

Dr. Thomas A Shea, DSc, CPPView profile

ID: 33318

Dr. Thomas Shea, DSc, CPP

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New Jersey

Dr. Thomas Shea has nearly twenty years of experience in the field of Law Enforcement, Security, and Investigation. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice from Rutgers University and his Doctor of Science in Civil Security Leadership, Management, and Policy from New Jersey City University. Dr. Shea is a University Professor and Director of Safety and Security at South...

Event Data Recorder and Accident Reconstruction Expert WitnessView profile

E-016248

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. Donald J. Decker, CPPView profile

ID: 37098

Mr. Donald Decker, CPP

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New Jersey

Mr. Donald J. Decker has 48 years of experience in Premises Security and Police Practices. He earned his BS in Criminal Justice from The College of New Jersey and today, this expert is a Certified Protection Professional through ASIS International. Formerly, this expert served as a Trooper, as a Sergeant, and as an Applicant Investigator with the New Jersey State Police. He currently serves as a...

Law Enforcement Expert WitnessView profile

E-627936

Law Enforcement Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This highly-qualified expert has over 16 years of professional experience in multiple assignments in law enforcement, with demonstrated experience in use of force, training, and policies and procedures. He earned his BS in national security studies from New Jersey City University and later earned his JD from Rutgers Law School. He holds several certifications including public manager, use of...

Mr. John BrunoView profile

ID: 38282

Mr. John Bruno

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New Jersey

This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in police practices. He received his BA in the administration of justice at Kensington university. He spent time with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as a small arms and supply specialist. He also served as an investigator and police officer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and for the Millersburg Police Department. He spent 10...

The Average Law Enforcement Expert Witness
Charges $375 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • 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

    Fee info

    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

    Fee info

    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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