Career police officer and retired police chief (Bellevue, WA) who has been actively engaged as a police practices expert throughout the United States in 1,200+ matters of civil litigation for both plaintiffs and defense. Prevailing partys expert in published appellate decisions from 1st, 9th, 10th Circuits; State Supreme Courts of AZ, CO, ID, MT, MS, OR, WA; Appeals Courts of CA, FL, WA. Recipient of the U.S. Justice Departments Award for Public Service, security clearance from the U.S. Government and certified as a police litigation specialist.

Education and Training:
Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude and Forensics Certificate from University of WA, Master Public Administration from Seattle University, AELE certified Police Litigation Specialist, graduate of FBIs National Academy and Law Enforcement Executive Development programs, many and continuing professional training courses.

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Forensic Sciences, International Association of Chiefs of Police (Life), Americans for Effective Law Enforcement Certified Police Litigation Specialist, FBI National Academy Associates, American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, Police Marksman Association.

Court Qualified Expertise:

Use of Force, Less-Lethal Alternatives to Deadly Force (250+ shootings),
K-9s as Use of Force,
Control of Police Vehicle Pursuits and Emergency Driving (150+ emergency vehicle related accidents),
Police administration, policies, practices, procedures and standards of care,
Special Duties to Protect and 911 Responses,
Domestic Violence,
Police Response to the Mentally Ill,
Civil Rights Violations (42 USC 1983),
Restraint Asphyxia (50+ asphyxiations),
Internal Investigation and Discipline,
Discriminatory Enforcement and Employment Practices,
Americans with Disabilities Act,
Firearms.
Curriculum vitae, fee schedule and additional information available upon request.