Police Expert Witnesses in Utah

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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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Review Fee $155/hr
Deposition Fee $155/hr
Court Fee $155/hr

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 relating to Law Enforcement. These include; Interviews and Interrogations, Search Warrant writing, applications and affidavits, and Computer Crimes. He served as a Chief of Police and Security for the Department of Veterans Affairs during this time period. Since 2004, the expert has worked as an independent consultant and investigator. He has a B.S. in Sociology and an M.B.A. He is bi-lingual and can read, write and speak Spanish. He was also a primary contributor to the First Congressional Study on Gulf War Illness.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Phoenix Murray Campus

West Jordan,

Utah

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This law enforcement professional spent 21 years with several police forces in Utah. He began his career with the Midvale Police Department, where he worked from 1995 until 2001 and held positions including Patrol Officer, Officer in Charge, Auto Theft Detective, VICE Detective, and SWAT Operator. The expect then joined the South Salt Lake City police force, where he worked as a Narcotics Detective until 2006. He ended his police career in 2016 as a Sergeant for the Washington City Public Safety Department. During his career, he spent several years supervising field training programs. He also supervised animal control and code enforcement. The expert completed numerous officer training, including in Search and Seizure Law.

Owner, A Home Inspections Business in Utah

Santa Clara,

Utah

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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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