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Scott A. DeFoe (On-Scene Consulting Group, LLC)
Scott A. DeFoe (On-Scene Consulting Group, LLC)
Retired Sergeant II+1 Los Angeles Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT). I worked numerous assignments during my 29-year law enforcement career to include: SWAT, K9, Vice, Narcotics, Jail Operations, Internal Affairs, Gangs, Crisis Negotiation... Learn More ›
Ron Martinelli (Martinelli & Associates: Justice & Forensic Consultants, Inc.)
Ron Martinelli (Martinelli & Associates: Justice & Forensic Consultants, Inc.)
Referred to by respected and experienced law enforcement and security civil and criminal attorneys as “The expert’s expert.” Representing agency defense and concerned plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys since 1991. On the prevailing side in over... Learn More ›
Charles P. Stephenson (The Orion Group dba Crime Scene Plus )
Charles P. Stephenson (The Orion Group dba Crime Scene Plus )
Mr. Stephenson is a former Police Officer, FBI Agent, FBI Police Instructor, FBI - SWAT/Firearms Instructor/Defensive Tactics Instructor and FBI National Academy Instructor: Mr. Stephenson is a certified, Use of Force/Firearm's Instructor for the State... Learn More ›
Adam Bercovici (Titan National Consulting, LLC )
Adam Bercovici (Titan National Consulting, LLC )
I am a retired LAPD Lieutenant with forty years of law enforcement experience and combined security experience. I am also the former owner and CEO of a major security company in Southern California. I am a licensed private investigator in California.... Learn More ›
David Breder (Eunomia Consulting LLC)
David Breder (Eunomia Consulting LLC)
David Breder retired from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as a Special Agent, having served in leadership assignments which include team lead, Supervisory Special Agent, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Special Agent in Charge, and Deputy Assistant... Learn More ›
Curtis Marshall (Eagle Security Group)
Curtis Marshall (Eagle Security Group)
Location: Virginia
Areas of Expertise: Retired ATF Agent Curtis Marshall spent his career as a top-notch tactical instructor and firearms aficionado. Mr. Marshall has unmatched tactical training and instructional experience and. As a member...
Charles J. Key, Sr. (Key Associates)
Charles J. Key, Sr. (Key Associates)
Location: Virginia
Areas of Expertise: Key Associates is a group of highly competent men and women whose professional experience encompasses the entire spectrum of police related subjects. Some of their areas of expertise include: police training,...
Darek Pleasants (P2 Consulting Services)
Darek Pleasants (P2 Consulting Services)
Location: Virginia
Areas of Expertise: Darek Pleasants is a retired ATF Special Agent with over thirty years of law enforcement, government, and military special operations experience. Darek is a globally recognized subject matter expert and...
Jennifer Coffindaffer (Eagle Security Group)
Jennifer Coffindaffer (Eagle Security Group)
Location: Virginia
Areas of Expertise: Jennifer Coffindaffer is a retired FBI Special Agent who provides case consultation, investigative support, litigation support and expert witness testimony in the areas of: Use of Force; Firearms Training;...
Brian O'Donnell (Eagle Security Group)
Brian O'Donnell (Eagle Security Group)
Location: Virginia
Areas of Expertise: Brian O’Donnell had a tremendous career in law enforcement inclusive of extensive operational, investigative, leadership and training experiences. Utilizing his unique blend of practical knowledge and...
ForensisGroup, Inc. (The Expert of Experts)
ForensisGroup, Inc. (The Expert of Experts)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
Michael Gerard (Robson Forensic)
Michael Gerard (Robson Forensic)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Michael Gerard Police Practices & Premises Security Expert Michael Gerard is an expert in Police Practices and Premises Security with 25 years of professional experience in law enforcement. Mike’s...
Daniel Brown (Evidence Solutions, Inc.)
Daniel Brown (Evidence Solutions, Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Daniel Brown is a Law Enforcement expert with close to 28 years of combined policing and military service. He is a seasoned professional specializing in Police Policy and Procedure, Excessive/Deadly Force,...
Patrick S. McCarthy (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Patrick S. McCarthy (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Patrick McCarthy has served in executive leadership roles for multiple Fortune 500 companies—including U.S. Bank, Cisco Systems, Inc., Fifth Third Bancorp, Capital One Financial Corp, and Western Digital...
Consolidated Consultants
Consolidated Consultants
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Consolidated Consultants (CCc) continues to deliver high quality expert witness and medical expert witness referrals nationwide since 1995. CCc is the only referral service where you can view the full,...
David Songer, M.S.C.J. (Robson Forensic, Inc.)
David Songer, M.S.C.J. (Robson Forensic, Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: David Songer is a police practices and firearms expert with more than 30 years of law enforcement, military, and security consulting experience. He has specialized expertise related to firearms, firearms...
Thomas Shea, D.Sc., CPP (Evidence Solutions, Inc.)
Thomas Shea, D.Sc., CPP (Evidence Solutions, Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Tom Shea is a nationally recognized law enforcement and physical security expert specializing in policing best practices, security standards and negligence, and emergency preparedness. He specializes in...
Paul M. Adee (Robson Forensic Inc.)
Paul M. Adee (Robson Forensic Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Paul Adee is a corrections expert with over three decades of experience in correctional and courthouse facilities. As an expert at Robson Forensic, Paul’s forensic casework involves the policies, procedures,...
Scott Hughes (Crosden Consulting)
Scott Hughes (Crosden Consulting)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Chief Scott Hughes is a seasoned law enforcement leader with over 25 years of experience in transforming police departments through leadership, accountability, and effective personnel management. A graduate...
Michael Pearl (Robson Forensic, Inc.)
Michael Pearl (Robson Forensic, Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Michael Pearl Police Practices & Premises Security Expert Michael Pearl is a premises security and police practices expert with more than two decades of professional experience. As an expert at Robson...
Craig D McLaren (First Response Law Enforcement Consulting Group)
Craig D McLaren (First Response Law Enforcement Consulting Group)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Vastly Experienced Police Expert, working for plaintiffs as well as the defense. Over 31 years as a Los Angeles Police Officer. Trained / Taught new officers, in the field, for 24 years in all facets of...
Deadly/Excessive Force FAQs

What is a deadly/excessive force expert witness?

A deadly/excessive force expert witness is a person who has specialized knowledge and skills in the area of law enforcement use of force. This expert can provide testimony regarding the appropriateness of the use of deadly or excessive force by police officers, among other related issues.

What is the role of a deadly/excessive force expert witness?

Deadly/excessive force expert witnesses provide opinions on the use of force by law enforcement and related practices.

How much can a person make as a deadly/excessive force expert witness?

Deadly/excessive force expert witnesses may be compensated in the range from $250 to $450 per hour, or higher in some cases. The final fee is negotiated between the expert witness and the retaining attorney.

What are the qualifications of a deadly/excessive force expert witness?

A Deadly/Excessive Force Expert Witness should be a licensed law enforcement officer or criminal justice professional with specialized training and experience in the use of force, and possess knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

In a lawsuit, how is evidence gathered by a deadly/excessive force expert witness?

A deadly/excessive force expert witness gathers evidence through various means such as reviewing police reports, witness statements, and physical evidence. They may also conduct their own investigations and experiments to support their findings.

What types of cases involve expert opinions from a deadly/excessive force expert witness?

Cases involving police shootings, use of tasers, chokeholds, and other instances of excessive force by law enforcement may require expert opinions from a deadly/excessive force expert witness.

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