Frank Adderley
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
I am a highly experienced law enforcement executive and expert witness with more than 40 years of leadership in policing, criminal justice, and public safety. A former Chief of Police for the cities of Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, bringing extensive command-level experience in law enforcement operations, complex investigations, use of force analysis, security negligence, organizational management, and community-focused policing.
I am the recipient of more than one hundred commendations recognizing outstanding service, leadership, and contributions to public safety. My advanced professional training includes the FBI National Academy, FBI National Executive Institute, DEA Drug Commanders Course, Florida Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Training Institute, and ASIS Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design programs. I provide balanced, independent, and well-supported expert opinions for both plaintiff and defense matters, grounded in accepted professional standards, ethical judgment, and practical real-world experience.
- Bars/Lounges/Night Clubs
- Deadly/Excessive Force
- Drug Enforcement
- Inadequate/Negligent Security
- Informants
- Law Enforcement
- Police Procedures
- Retail Security
- RICO/Racketeering
- Violent Crimes
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer 1980-Present, Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Certification in Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) by the Florida Attorney General’s Office and ASIS International.
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), National Executive Institute Association (NEI), FBI National Academy Association (FBINA), Life Member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), and Life Member of the Broward Chiefs Association.
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Adjunct Professor in Criminal Justice at Broward 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: 10
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Criminal Defense, false arrest, police use of force, wrongful death and security negligence.
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 50%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 50%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: In my 46 years of law enforcement I have been deposed 100s of times in both criminal and civil cases.
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: February 24, 2026
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 10 Occasions
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 10 Occasions
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: Two
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, case reviews, case reports, site inspections, deposition testimony and trial testimony
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $300.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $300.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $400.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $400.00
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel Expenses and per diem
Michael D. Brown, ESQ
712 US Highway 1, Suite 210-6
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 444-5921
Lawmdbrown@aol.com
Bobby Truitt, ESQ
1321 Ochsner Boulevard, Suite 200
Covington, LA. 70433
(985) 272-1341
Btruitt@truittlaw.com