Expert No. 97274 – AZ / CA(N) / CA(S) / NV
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Expertise Description: Expertise in police and jail procedures. Qualified in Federal and Superior courts in use of force, use of Taser, police practices, and inmate prison culture. Specialized in patrol tactics and jail emergencies (Large jail riots, removing hostile, barricaded inmates, escapees, etcetera). Commanded responses to over 100 large jail riots involving up to 2,000 inmates and led many forced cell removals. Lectured in other states on the handling of jail riots. Conducted investigations in over 1,800 uses of force cases, and conducted over 1,000 personnel / citizen / inmate complaint investigations in patrol and in the jails. Thirty-year career retiring at the rank of lieutenant, including 20 years in command positions. Has years of patrol, custody, and detective experience. Commanded responses to over 100 large jail riots involving up to 2,000 inmates. Lectured in other states on this topic. Conducted investigations in over 1,800 uses of force cases, and conducted over 1,000 personnel / citizen / inmate complaint in patrol and in the jails.
Areas of Expertise:
| Detective | Jails | Threat Assessment |
| Emergency Preparedness | Officer Involved Shootings | Training |
| Inmate Disturbances | Patrol Procedures and Tactics | Use of Force |
| Jail Procedures | Police | |
| Jail Riot | Police Risk Management |
Representative Litigation Experience:
Has been accepted as an expert to testify in United States District Courts and in the State of California Supeirro Courts in:
Has been accepted as an expert to testify in United States District Courts and in the State of California Supeirro Courts in:
- Use of force
- Use of TASER
- Police practices
- Emergency Vehicle operations
- Narcotics (numerous areas)
- Sexual assault investigations
- Use of private security guards
- Prison inmate culture: jail-made weapons (carrying, using, and manufacture); gang vs. non-gang attacks on staff
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
Services to Law Firms, Media, and Public Agencies:
Services to Law Firms, Media, and Public Agencies:
- Case review and consultation
- Determine wether the officer's actions were in line with the policy and procedures of his / her agency
- Determine whether the agency's policy and procedures were in line with generally accepted practices
- Expert witness testimony
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. | Administration of Justice |
Awards & Honors:
| See CV upon request |
