USE OF FORCE EXPERT WITNESS
Expert Witness Services, Consulting, and Critical Incident Review
We offer expert witness support, agency consulting, and critical incident reviews backed by decades of real-world experience in law enforcement, tactical operations, training, and leadership.
Expert Witness
We offer expert witness support from case inception through trial. Our services include document analysis, opinion reports, expert testimony at deposition and trial, and rebuttal opinions.
Areas of Expertise:
Police Use of Force, including preceding tactics (de-escalation)
Officer-Involved Shootings
Less-lethal weapons
Chemical Agents
SWAT & Tactical Operations
High Risk Patrol & Patrol Procedures
Police training, policies and procedures
Crowd control
In-custody deaths
Consulting
We provide expert advice and reviews of tactical operations, use of force incidents, police practices, officer-involved shootings, emergency plans, and crowd control events. We are also available for consultation for use of force investigation procedures and training programs. We will develop comprehensive recommendations to help your agency improve its performance and efficiency. Finally, we will work with you to develop a strategic plan with detailed deliverables.
Public Speaking
Dr. Norton presents at national conferences annually and can speak on a variety of police topics including use-of-force, patrol critical incidents, active shooter response, tactical operations, crisis decision making, and leadership.
Critical Incident Review
Critical incident reviews play a vital role in organizational learning and risk management. Our team of experts have reviewed several of the highest profile active shooter incidents in the world including the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting, the London Bridge attack and the New Zealand Mosque mass shooting. These reviews are conducted to assess the circumstances surrounding the incident, identify contributing factors, and recommend improvements to prevent similar challenges in the future.
Expert Witness Services for Attorneys
At Norton Police Consulting, we offer expert witness services backed by decades of specialized law enforcement experience. We work with legal teams and agencies across the country, providing trusted analysis and testimony in matters involving the use of force, police practices, and tactical operations. Our agency draws on a network of seasoned practitioners—professionals who have developed best practices for tactical teams in collaboration with national organizations such as the National Tactical Officers Association.
Law Enforcement Consulting
We specialize in high-level reviews of police practices, including use of force and tactical operations. Our team has consulted on some of the most complex and high-profile incidents in the country, lending perspective to large metropolitan agencies. We know how to navigate the layers of policy, training, and decision-making that shape police responses.
In addition to our expert witness services, we support law enforcement agencies with policy development and internal review. Agencies turn to us when they need help aligning practices with contemporary standards—whether that's responding to a critical incident or improving operational readiness. Our experience with both day-to-day law enforcement and national-level scrutiny makes us a trusted partner for agency leadership.
Tactical Operations Expertise
Our consultants possess extensive field experience in SWAT and crowd control. We’ve helped shape tactical team protocols through partnerships with state and national organizations, ensuring our insights reflect the latest standards. This tactical depth gives our expert witness services a solid foundation, particularly in cases involving dynamic, high-stakes law enforcement actions.
If you need trusted expert witness services or agency consulting rooted in real-world law enforcement experience, contact Norton Police Consulting. We are available nationwide and ready to assist.
