Use of Force Expert Witnesses in Virginia
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Mr. Urey Patrick
Virginia
Mr. Urey W. Patrick has over 51 years of experience in Firearms Training and Law Enforcement. He earned his BA in Political Science from Princeton University. Formerly, this expert served as as the Acting Unit Chief of the Firearms Training Unit and as the Director of Admissions for the FBI National Academy Unit at the FBI Academy. He was also an Investigative Special Agent for the Federal Bureau...
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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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