Use of Force Expert Witnesses in Washington
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Mr. Christopher J 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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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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