With over 30 years of experience in law enforcement and correctional operations, this expert specializes in police and jail procedures, with a focus on patrol tactics, use of force, and custody-related practices. Professional experience spans patrol, detective work, narcotics investigations, and jail management, including approximately 19 years of experience in custody settings. This expert has extensive involvement in emergency response situations, including major inmate disturbances, barricaded inmates, and high-risk operational incidents, and has commanded responses to more than 100 major inmate disturbances as well as conducted numerous forced cell removals. Experience also includes overseeing emergency operations within correctional environments and managing complex incidents involving inmate safety, security, and institutional response. This expert holds an associate degree in administration of justice, supported by extensive law enforcement and corrections training and professional development.

In investigative and supervisory capacities, this expert has conducted and reviewed more than 1,800 use-of-force investigations and over 1,000 personnel, citizen, and inmate complaint investigations. Responsibilities have included evaluating whether force was applied in accordance with policy and standards, overseeing deputy performance, and identifying training needs based on investigative findings. Leadership roles include service as a lieutenant overseeing patrol stations and jail facilities, supervising large teams of personnel, and directing operations during critical incidents such as natural disasters and large-scale law enforcement responses. This expert has also served as an instructor on police and custody practices, including use-of-force and jail operations topics, and holds certification as an instructor in the prevention and management of suicide in law enforcement.

Litigation experience includes more than 15 years as an expert witness, with work spanning criminal and civil matters in state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions, as well as international matters. This expert has been appointed in excess of 300 times by the Los Angeles County Superior Court in police and jail-related cases and has provided consultation, deposition testimony, and trial testimony. Areas of analysis include police practices, use of force, custody operations, and jail policies and procedures, including inmate classification, supervision, and access to medical care within custody settings. Additional qualifications include designation as a Certified Litigation Specialist through a national law enforcement organization and completion of specialized training in use-of-force analysis, in-custody deaths, and internal investigations.