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...
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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.
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California
Mr. Gregory M. Meyer has 37 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Police Procedures. He earned his AA in Journalism from Pierce College, his BA in Journalism from California State University, Long Beach, and his MS in Public Administration from California State University, Los Angeles. Formerly, this expert served as a Reserve Officer, Captain, and Lieutenant for the Los Angeles Police...
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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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California
Mr. Jeffrey A. Martin has over 43 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security. He earned his BA in Psychology from California State University, East Bay, his MS in Psychology from Grand Canyon University and his JD from Northwestern California University School of Law. Today, this expert is certified as a Forensic Video Technician by LEVA and licensed as an Attorney in the state of...
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California
This expert is a Criminal Justice consultant and expert witness for private and government attorneys on criminal and civil matters. He is qualified as an expert witness in federal and state courts on police procedures, tactics, firearms, and the use of force. This expert can provide formal written declarations in federal and state criminal and civil proceedings as law enforcement subject matter...
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California
This expert is a retired police officer and owner of a police training and consulting firm. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management, a Masters of Science in Psychology and is completing a doctoral degree in Performance Psychology. He is a Certified Criminal Investigator with the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute and a Force Science Certified Analyst with the...
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California
This expert served 32 years with the San Francisco Police Department in a variety of different capacities. He began his experience as a police officer for nine years in patrol, and then went on to serve as a Sergeant and Inspector in the Investigations Bureau for over four years investigating Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Burglary and Domestic Violence. He went on to serve as a Commander in the...
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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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