Police Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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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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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 Instructor, Field Training and Evaluation Program (San Jose Model), FTO Update/Transition, FTO Supervisor. Defensive Tactics Instructor fora regional law enforcement academy. Guest Lecturer for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Use of Force, Below 100 and Field Training Officer Refresher Workshop. Author and edityor for a major law enforcement association journal. Training Courses: Field Training and Evaluation Program, The Adaptive FTO, FTO Supervisor, PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor Trainer, PPCT Spontaneous Knife Defense Instructor Trainer, PPCT Threat Pattern Recognition Firearms Instructor Trainer, Use of Force Instructor. Instructor Development and Below 100 Instructor Trainer.

Adjunct Faculty, A regional law enforcement academy

Master of Science (MS), National Louis University

Illinois

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Review Fee $375/hr

This highly qualified expert has a BS from the University of Illinois, a MPA from Governors State University, and a PhD from Walden University (residency performed at Indiana University). Dr. Henson is an independent drug and alcohol testing consultant, providing drug and alcohol testing evaluations, research, and expert testimony. He has been qualified as an expert in field sobriety testing, drug and alcohol testing, physiology, and pharmacology in criminal, civil, and employment law cases across the United States. Dr. Henson has served as a police officer, police administrator, a police academy instructor supervising the alcohol testing program at the University of Illinois, a college professor at multiple institutions, and as a Dean of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. He has served on several advisory and research committees related to law enforcement and drug and alcohol testing using breath, blood, urine, saliva, and field sobriety testing. Clients have included fortune 500 companies, professional athletes (NBA & MLB), employee unions, and government entities.

President and Principle Consultant, Alcohol/Drug Testing Consultancy

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Walden University

Peoria,

Illinois

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Review Fee $225/hr
Deposition Fee $225/hr
Court Fee $225/hr

This expert been retained as an expert in more than one hundred (100) cases and has been qualified and testified at several civil trials in state and federal courts. This expert most frequently has been retained on cases regarding use of force, false arrest, police pursuits/emergency vehicle response but has also been retained in several other areas. He has conducted several Sensitive Internal Investigations as an independent investigator for numerous municipalities and other entities regarding allegations of Police Misconduct. He also serves as an assessor for the Commission for the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and have conducted assessments of over thirty (30) law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, including reviewing agency policies, practices and training.

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Graduate Studies, American University

Palos Heights,

Illinois

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FAQs for Police Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a police expert witness in legal proceedings?

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.

What types of cases might require a police expert witness?

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

Can a police expert witness provide expertise on specific areas within law enforcement?

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

How can a police expert witness help in a case involving alleged racial profiling?

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

Why is it important to hire a police expert witness with recent experience in the field?

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

How does Expert Institute select its Police expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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