Police Expert Witnesses in Washington
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Mr. James Pugel
Washington
Mr. James V. Pugel has nearly 40 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Safety. He earned his BA in Political Science and English Literature from the University of Washington and completed additional training at the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police, and the FBI National Academy. Previously with the Seattle Police Department for 31...
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Search and Seizure Expert Witness
Washington
This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of law enforcement. He earned his ALB in government and environmental science and his ALM in government from Harvard University. He subsequently earned his JD from Gonzaga University. Prior to this, he graduated from the police staff and command school at Northwestern University. This expert actively participates in professional...
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Mr. Christopher Gard, MS
Washington
Christopher Gard has over 26 years of experience in Law enforcement and Investigation. He earned his BS in Interdisciplinary Studies: Psychology and Government from Liberty University and has held numerous certifications in his field. Formerly, Mr. Gard served as a Police Officer, Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, and Chief of Police for the City of Orting, WA Police Department. Currently, this...
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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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