Mr. Trent T Pettigrew MSM
Calvin , OK 74531
Office: 405-973-8048
Trent Pettigrew is a law enforcement practices expert with over 32 years of experience as a State Trooper and Training Academy Director, including extensive work in traffic enforcement, vehicle operations, K-9 operations, pursuits, criminal interdiction, and critical incident response.
I provide objective, independent analysis in cases involving police conduct, including use of force, traffic stops, emergency vehicle operation, and adherence to established law enforcement standards.
I have investigated and responded to hundreds of roadway incidents and routinely evaluates officer decision-making under real-world conditions. My expertise includes whether an officer acted with appropriate caution, followed policy, and exercised “due regard” for the safety of others—particularly in non-emergency or discretionary enforcement situations.
I am frequently retained in cases involving:
* Failure to use due regard during vehicle operation
* Improper intersection clearing
* Speed and response decisions without lights and sirens
* Unjustified or excessive use of force
* Improper traffic stop procedures
* Policy violations and training deficiencies
My opinions are grounded in practical law enforcement experience, recognized standards, and a clear understanding of how officers are trained and expected to perform in the field.
- Criminology
- Deadly/Excessive Force
- Drug Enforcement
- Law Enforcement
- Police Procedures
- Police Traffic Radar
- Security Management
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: CLEET Certified Law Enforcement Officer in Oklahoma
Certified K-9 Handler
Bachelors in Organizational Behavior
Masters in Management - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Oklahoma State Troopers Association
National State Troopers Association - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: DEA/DIAP Criminal Interdiction Instructor
Body Language and Statement Analysis Instructor and Subject Matter Expert
Adjunct Professor for Business at Southern Nazarene University
Teach and Speak all over the country for last 30 years
Speak at state police academy graduation - 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: 2
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Emergency Vehicle Operation and Due Regard
- 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: Four
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2012
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: Five
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: Five
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 2 months
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, reports, site inspection, non testifying consultation, expert testimony,
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $300
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $300
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $400 with 4 hour minimum
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $400 with 4 hour minimum
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel $100 hour,
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