It's Nearly Impossible to Sue the Police and Win - Or Is It?
Most attorneys know the odds: successfully litigating a civil rights case against a police department is an uphill battle. Juries are skeptical. Agencies circle the wagons. The “bad apple” defense is a standard defense. But what if you could shift the balance - by showing that misconduct isn’t just about one officer, but about a department’s culture, training, and supervision?
That's Where Expert Witness Testimony Makes the Difference.
​When you have an expert with real law enforcement leadership experience—someone who’s trained police executives and understands how organizational failures lead to rights violations—your Monell claim becomes far more compelling. Suddenly, the defense’s “isolated incident” argument falls apart, and your case gains the credibility it needs to move toward settlement or victory in court.
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Why Choose Police Misconduct Pro?
Decades of Law Enforcement Leadership—On Your Side
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34 years as a police executive, including FBI National Academy graduate
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Leadership instructor for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (12 years)
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Published expert in law enforcement ethics and compliance
Expertise That Uncovers Systemic Failures
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Identify and articulate failures in training, supervision, and leadership
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Demonstrate how organizational culture fosters misconduct and civil rights violations
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Translate complex law enforcement practices into clear, persuasive testimony for judges and juries
A Proven Advantage in Monell Claims
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Expert reports that withstand scrutiny and accelerate settlements
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Testimony that exposes the roots of misconduct—beyond the “bad apple” narrative
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A track record of motivating defendants to settle rather than face cross-examination
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*** References Available Upon Request ***
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Expert Witness Statement: What I Offer Attorneys
Airtight Expert Reports​
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Detailed analysis of department policies, supervision, and culture
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Clear explanations of how failures led to your client's rights being violated
Credible, Persuasive Testimony​
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Decades of courtroom and training experience
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Ability to connect with judges and juries, making complex issues understandable
Strategic Case Support​
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Early case review and consultation
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Guidance on discovery and deposition strategy
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Available for mediation and trial​
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Retired law enforcement executive - 34 years experience (2nd generation law enforcement - Father retired from the Seattle Police Department .)
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Masters Degree in Management and Leadership
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Bachelors Degree in Management and Leadership
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Graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA (Session #183)
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Leadership Instructor for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center for 12 years.
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Contributor to:
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Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics - The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual, 2024.
"Ethics at Every Level: Safeguarding Your Organization from Misconduct" https://bit.ly/3vPeyeh
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Compliance & Ethics Professional Magazine, 2023
"Fired Prevention" http://bit.ly/3Z9W8yW
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LawEnforcementToday.com, 2018
"How Do You Define Trust Between a Police Department and its Community?" (Click to view)
"The Part of Leadership No One Talks About" (Click to view)
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LinkedIn Article, 2022
"Career-Ending Police Misconduct & Massive Lawsuit Settlements - Mostly Preventable" https://bit.ly/3O8NRaZ
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