Dan Kosartes
Kosartes LLC
4545 Greywood Dr
Saint Charles, IL 60175
Saint Charles, IL 60175
Mobile: 312-620-9401
Introduction
Highly accomplished law enforcement officer with over 19 years of experience in patrol, investigations, and elite tactical operations, currently serving as Training and Recruitment Coordinator. Credentials include Master Tactical Patrol Officer, Force Science Analyst, and Force Science Advanced Body-Worn Camera certifications, alongside 14 years as a Special Operations Specialist with a Multi-Jurisdictional Emergency Services Team. Expert instructor in firearms, use of force, body-worn cameras, de-escalation, and tactical response. Committed to leveraging training and field experience to educate officers, promote safety and efficiency, and uphold honest accountability in law enforcement.
Areas of Expertise
- Deadly/Excessive Force
- Drones
- Firearms & Ballistics
- Law Enforcement
- Police Procedures
- Video
- Weapons
- Wrongful Death
Expert Background
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Degree-B.A. in Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration — Florida Atlantic University (June 2007)
Professional Standards Certifications
Force Science Analyst — Force Science Institute
Realistic De-Escalation — Force Science Institute
Advanced Body Worn Camera — Force Science Institute
Use of Force — North East Multi-Regional Training
Ethics Instructor — James Wagner & Associates, LLC
Training Manager / Specialist — James Wagner & Associates, LLC
Body Worn Camera — Axon
Master TASER Energy Weapons Instructor — Axon
ICAT Instructor — Police Executive Research Forum
Illinois Master Tactical Patrol Officer (Advanced Certification) — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Drone Operations
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License (February 2024)
Skydio 3D Scan Professional Operator (August 2024)
Skydio X10 Professional Operator (August 2024)
Skydio 2/2+ Professional Operator (August 2024)
Emergency Medical Response
STOP THE BLEED Certification — American College of Surgeons
Tactical Medical Instructor — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Basic Life Support Instructor — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Self-Aid/Buddy Aid — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Police Response and Tactics
High Risk Patrol Operations — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Traffic Stops/Felony Stops — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Rapid Deployment/Active Shooter Response — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Multi-Assault, Counter-Terrorism Action Capabilities — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Rescue Task Force — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Mechanical Breaching — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Weapons Use and Instruction
Less Lethal Impact Munitions Instructor — Safariland
Distraction Devices Instructor — Safariland
Ballistic Shield Instructor — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Police Firearms Instructor — Police Training Institute
Tactical Pistol and Tactical Rifle Instructor — Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Simunition Scenario Instructor and Safety Certification — Simunition - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Illinois Tactical Officers Association
- 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: I have not yet been formally retained as a testifying expert. I recently launched my consulting practice to apply my 19+ years of law enforcement experience.
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Use-of-force and police-response analysis
Review of body-worn camera, dash camera, and related digital evidence
Review of police reports, policies, and training records
Site visits, inspections, photography, and videography
Case consultation, research, and analysis
Preparation of reports, exhibits, and demonstrative evidence
Assistance with discovery inquiries
Testimony at depositions, trials, arbitrations, and mediations - Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $250.00 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $250.00 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Deposition/Testimony Rates
In-Person: $500.00 per hour, subject to a four (4) hour minimum per day
Remote (Zoom/Video): $350.00 per hour, no minimum - Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Deposition/Testimony Rates
In-Person: $500.00 per hour, subject to a four (4) hour minimum per day
Remote (Zoom/Video): $350.00 per hour, no minimum - Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel time: $100/hour (portal-to-portal)
Travel expenses: airfare, lodging, meals (per diem), and mileage, reimbursed at cost
Retainer fee: $1,500 (non-refundable, applied toward services)
References
References upon request.