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Police expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including law enforcement, criminal justice, security, corrections, and forensic science. Some of the most common specialties among police expert witnesses include use of force, police procedures, police training, crime scene investigation, and internal affairs. They have provided opinions on the effects of excessive force, wrongful arrest, police misconduct, 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

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...

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...

Police Procedures Expert WitnessView profile

E-007693

Police Procedures Expert Witness

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California

This expert has over 30-years of experience in law enforcement, primarily with the Drug Enforcement Administration. He has written three criminal justice textbooks. He currently serves as a Criminal Justice consultant and expert witness with extensive experience in litigation support.

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...

Police Procedures and Public Safety Expert WitnessView profile

E-008178

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. 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...

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. 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...

Campus Safety and Law Enforcement Expert WitnessView profile

E-037434

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. Urey Woodworth PatrickView profile

ID: 335570

Mr. Urey Patrick

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Virginia

Mr. Urey W. Patrick has over 51 years of experience in Firearms Training and Law Enforcement. He earned his BA in Political Science from Princeton University. Formerly, this expert served as as the Acting Unit Chief of the Firearms Training Unit and as the Director of Admissions for the FBI National Academy Unit at the FBI Academy. He was also an Investigative Special Agent for the Federal Bureau...

Campus Safety Expert WitnessView profile

E-037462

Campus Safety Expert Witness

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Colorado

This expert has depth knowledge in both municipal and university policing. She spent 21 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, where she worked very closely with the University of Southern California. In doing so, she has experience managing safety at large incidents and events, including USC football games, the Academy Awards and LA Marathon.

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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...

Recreational Boating Accident Investigation & Police Procedures Expert WitnessView profile

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Recreational Boating Accident Investigation & Police Procedures Expert Witness

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New Jersey

The qualified expert is cross-trained in vessel and vehicle accident reconstruction and in homicide/criminal investigation. He has conducted more than 1,500 investigations of serious and fatal vessel and vehicle accidents, and of crimes against persons and property. He was a board member of New Jersey State Police review boards that evaluated police vehicle accidents and pursuits for compliance...

Dr. John Graybill Peters, PhD, MBA, MA, MSView profile

ID: 3798

Dr. John Peters, PhD, MBA, MA, MS

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Nevada

Dr. John G. Peters, Jr. has 55 years of experience in Police Procedures, Law Enforcement, and Security. He earned his AAS in Police Science from Northern Virginia Community College, BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Baltimore, MS in Public Relations from Boston University, and MBA in Public Relations from Babson College. He later completed his PhD in Applied Management and Decision...

Crowd Management &Police Policies and Procedures Expert WitnessView profile

E-059489

Crowd Management &Police Policies and Procedures Expert Witness

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California

This expert has more than 30 years of experience in the field of campus policing and security. He has lectured and published both nationally and internationally in the fields of negligent security, alcohol abuse, community & public relations, campus police protocol, building security, and more. He has served as an expert witness numerous times in campus cases ranging from murder to assault and...

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Mr. Curtis Jeffrey CopeView profile

ID: 406034

Mr. Curtis Cope

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California

Mr. Curtis J. Cope has 56 years of experience in Law Enforcement & Security. He earned his AA in Police Science from Golden West College and his BA in Public Administration from the University of Redlands. Formerly, he served as a S.W.A.T. Team Leader, as a Lieutenant Patrol Watch Commander, and as the Commander of the General Investigation Bureau for the Huntington Beach Police Department. He...

Law Enforcement Procedures Expert WitnessView profile

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Law Enforcement Procedures Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is recognized by CNN, FOX News, PIX 11 News, BBC, the United Nations Associated Press and a multitude of other media outlets as an expert in police tactics and procedures. He served 20 years in the NYPD, where he trained recruits in the Police Academy and investigated police corruption and misconduct as a Lieutenant in the Internal Affairs Bureau. He holds a doctoral degree from...

Mr. Jack Joseph Ryan, JDView profile

ID: 488756

Mr. Jack Ryan, JD

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Indiana

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Rhode Island

Mr. Jack J. Ryan has over 40 years of experience in Law and Police Practices. He earned his BS in Administration of Justice from Roger Williams University, his MS in Administration of Justice from Salve Regina University, and his JD from Suffolk University Law School. This expert has an Admission to Practice Law license in the state of Rhode Island. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of...

Law Enforcement Expert WitnessView profile

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Law Enforcement Expert Witness

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Utah

This former Salt Lake City police officer was with the force for two periods spanning from 1984 until 2004. He spent time as a Patrol Officer, a Field Training Officer, and a Detective, working in Vice, Narcotics, and Financial/Computer crimes, among other departments. He was graduated from Utah POST (Peace Officer Standard and Training) the Utah Drug Academy and completed several courses...

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Police Expert Witness FAQs

A police expert witness provides insight into law enforcement procedures, tactics, and protocols. They can testify on matters like use of force, arrest procedures, and police misconduct.

Cases involving allegations of police misconduct, excessive force, wrongful arrests, or improper investigation often benefit from the testimony of a police expert witness.

Yes, many police expert witnesses have subspecialties such as SWAT operations, narcotics investigations, traffic enforcement, or internal affairs.

An expert can analyze the actions of the officers involved against standard practices to determine if there was any bias or deviation from protocol.

Law enforcement practices and regulations evolve over time. An expert with recent experience will be familiar with current standards and protocols.

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