I have a unique combination of big city (Police Officer through Inspector) and small town police (Chief) experience and impressive academic credentials. Previous clients have utilized this combination in matters pertaining to, training, police practices and procedures, use of force, pursuits, cell incidents, custody deaths, investigative procedures, probable cause issues and claims of illegal or improper arrests, hiring, termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, discipline etc. I have participated in cases throughout the United States and have been recognized as an expert by state and federal courts. Current and previous clients, for plaintiffs and defendants, have been impressed with the quality and thoroughness of my work.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Master of Science Administration of Criminal Justice, FBI National Academy
Certified Law Enforcement Instructor for Basic And In-Service training
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Fraternal Order of Police, Life Member International Association of Chiefs of Police,Charter member Bucks County Commission on Human Relations
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Adjunct Faculty- Criminal Justice- Delaware Valley College, Holy Family University, Temple Universtiy, Philadelphia Community College
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: no
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: over 600
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: all most all areas of police work: Policies and procedures, Training, Hiring, Retention, Firing, Discipline, Internal Investigations, Use of Force (All levels)DUI, Pursuits,Handcuffing, Profiling, lineups, photo identifications, investigative practices, police driving practices, use of lights and sirens, arrests, warrants, officer safety, prisoner safety, domestic violence, ADA issues, involuntary committments, treatment for injuries, Work place harassment,Vehicle stops, pedestrian stops, traffic violations, Use of in car videos, off duty incidents, patrol practices, police activites re: liqour license establishments, Juveniles crime, crimes against the elderly, confidential informants, policing large events, Arrest procedure, reasonable suspicion, probable cause, plainview doctrine,strip searches, spike sticks, taser, OC spray, batons, flashlights, press releases, confidentiality, conflict of interest, bias, hate crimes, dealing with mentally ill.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 15%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 85%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: approximately 20
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: February 2009
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: approximately 15
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: approximately 15
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 10
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting on hiring, policy evaulation and formation, training evaluation, practices and procedures evaluation, Case evaluation, Depostion preparation, insight into police, Court testimony, Evaluation of courtroom testimony
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $250.00 plus expenses
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $250.00 plus expenses
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $2,000.00 per day plus expenses
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $2,500.00 per day plus expenses
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: $1,200.00 in person monitoring of court testimony
$100.00 per hour travel time
Mileage @ .57 per mile
All other expenses at actual cost
