Use Of Force Expert Witness
Experience
With 25 years of frontline policing and specialist training experience, I have honed my expertise in personal safety, use of force, and risk management. As a Lead Trainer for GMP, I developed scenario-based training programs now used nationwide, instructing officers from recruits to elite counter-terrorism teams.
My qualifications—ranging from Use of Force Expert Witness accreditation to HRDET leadership and Trauma Risk Intervention Management—reinforce my ability to provide practical, evidence-based training. I have assessed civil litigation claims, advised on police conduct, and led high-risk detention operations, ensuring compliance with law and best practices. Now, through Carmody Consultancy, I apply this extensive experience to equip professionals and businesses with bespoke, effective safety training tailored to real-world security challenges.
What I can offer
As a Subject Matter Use of Force Expert Witness, I provide objective, evidence-based analysis on force-related incidents. As Lead Trainer for GMP II instructed officers in personal safety, self-defence, and legal frameworks. I produce concise, impartial reports assessing the appropriateness, legality, and effectiveness of force used in specific cases. I am also qualified to assess and give an opinion on any use of force, whether it be the police, members of any profession or the public.
My work involves gathering evidence, analyzing tactical decision-making, and advising legal teams on best practices. I am qualified to give expert testimony in court, ensuring precise interpretation of police actions within legal contexts. Through Carmody Consultancy, I offer professional, structured evaluations to assist legal professionals, law enforcement agencies, and private clients in navigating complex use-of-force cases.
My services are charged hourly at £50p/h.