Use of Force Expert Witnesses in California
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Police Practices Expert Witness
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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Law Enforcement & Police Expert Witness
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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Law Enforcement & Security Operations Expert Witness
California
This highly-qualified expert has nearly 40 years of experience in law enforcement and security operations. He is a licensed private investigator and has extensive experience in law enforcement best practices, security guard operations, use of force, premise liability, complex criminal investigations, homicide investigations, and K9 handling. He earned his BA from Claremont McKenna College before...
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Use of Force Expert Witness FAQs
A Use of Force expert witness is a professional who provides testimony and opinion on cases involving the appropriate or excessive use of force, often in law enforcement or security contexts.
These experts are crucial in cases involving police brutality, self-defense claims, prison incidents, security guard actions, and any situation where the use of force is questioned.
Subspecialties can include police procedures, corrections, private security practices, military operations, and personal self-defense among others.
They can analyze the circumstances surrounding the incident, review protocols and training methods, and compare actions taken with accepted standards to determine appropriateness.
Yes. Experts can discuss alternative methods such as de-escalation techniques, less-lethal weapons like tasers or pepper spray, and their proper application in various scenarios.
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