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Expert Witness and Litigation Support

Scope of Services

Our experts have provided SME testimony and support on a variety of cases but not limited to; capital murder, wrongful convictions, immigration enforcement, rape murder cases, DNA investigative standards, use of deadly force by police officers as well as civil litigation on safety procedures: 


Expertise:     

  • Police involved shooting reviews
  • Use of force reviews
  • Wrongful convictions
  • Police pursuits 
  • Negligent retention
  • Negligent hiring
  • Police supervision
  • Police training
  • Criminal investigations
  • Professional standards investigations
  • False arrest
  • Firearms and ballistics assessments 
  • Wrongful death
  • Active shooter/Response & Training
  • Kidnapping
  • Special undercover tactics
  • Complex police investigations
  • Homicide investigations
  • K9 Operations


Additional Services

  • Case review and assessment
  • Document review
  • Oral and written reports
  • Support for deposition questions
  • Opposing expert witness rebuttals 

What is an Expert Witness?

An expert witness is a person whose opinion, by virtue of their education, training, certification, skills, or experience, may aid a jury in making sense of the factual evidence of a case. Testimonies from expert witnesses have the capability to greatly affect the decision of a judge and/or jury. The Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) 702 strictly outlines the admissibility standards of experts. Rule 702 lists specific definitions of (a) the qualifications of the expert witnesses and (b) the level of admissible testimony. An expert only meets the standards of a reliable expert witness when they satisfy all of the four primary pillars defined in the FRE 702. 


An expert witness' role is to testify in cases where they can provide clarification on specific, case-related details. State and federal courts allow expert witnesses to take the stand if a pressing issue prevents a final decision. Their opinion is based solely on their experience and facts. 


A lawsuit involving police misconduct, excessive force, or violation of constitutional rights may require the testimony of a police procedures expert witness to provide insight into proper police protocol and procedures.

Administrative investigations and services

Scope of Services

  • Crisis Management Support Team
  • Policy and procedures assessments and development
  • Discipline and Accountability Reviews
  • Use of force reviews
  • Internal Affairs or Professional Standards investigations
  • Organizational Assessments
  • Officer Involved Shootings Assessments
  • Human Resources – Hiring and Retention processes
  • Negligent Hiring issues.
  • Negligent Retention issues.
  • Training and skill building education
  • Criminal Investigations procedures
  • Crime Prevention Training
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
  • Community Policing Training and Assessments
  • Pursuit policies and incident reviews
  • Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Assessments
  • Search and Seizure Training
  • Union Contract negotiation services
  • Strategic Planning

Threat and Risk Assessments Services

Risk and mitigation reviews to enhance safety measures

The purpose of conducting a threat and risk assessment is to help prevent, reduce, or mitigate the potential consequences of a security breech within a neighborhood, home or facility using all-hazards scenarios to  identify critical asset risks and their potential impacts to your safety. The information  gained through the application of a threat assessment may be used to develop appropriate action plans to reduce consequences and manage risks, reduce liability as well as for the development of mitigation strategies that can lessen the liability and increase safety.   


Services provided: 

  • School Safety, Threat, Vulnerability and Hazard Critical Assessments 
  • Risk Assessments for Critical Community Assets 
  • Conduct Risk Assessments of critical assets
  • Managing risk: Assess Threat, Hazard, Vulnerability and Consequences 
  • Risk Avoidance, Risk Control, Risk Transfer and Risk Mitigation 
  • Reduce liability and increase safety 
  • Apartment building security and safety assessments
  • Building access control and security
  • Information technology (CCTV) assessments
  • Office building security and systems assessments
  • Parking lot security, including lights and lighting
  • Plant security assessments
  • Security force creation and implementation

Achieve Your Business Goals with Blueprints 4 Safety

Risk Assessment

Our comprehensive risk assessment services will help you identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the long-term success of your business.

Business Analysis

Our team of experts will help you analyze your business processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to achieve your business goals.

Certified Executive Leadership & Promotional Preparation

Scope of Services: At Blueprints 4 Leadership (B4L), we provide advanced promotional exam prep.

 At Blueprints 4 Leadership (B4L) we believe that an executive leadership coach is someone who is skilled in assisting,  guiding, and training anyone interested in earning a promotional opportunity or senior executives that desire to meet certain personal and organizational goals that  allow them to successfully manage their leadership roles. He or she must be effectively equipped to coach the client through relevant core competencies such as: strategic thinking,  conflict resolution, team building, performance management, and communication.  


B4L can provide you with access to battle-tested leadership coaches who will provide the  opportunity to refine and polish your leadership capability and capacity. At B4L we specialize in helping those who wish to polish their leadership capacity and achieve optimal outcomes in their promotional examinations. Our coaches provide sessions to clients that are seeking to refine their interview skills for an internal or external position.  Whatever your leadership development or promotional needs, B4L leadership coaches will  prepare a customized strategy to achieve your fullest potential. 


From corporate executive development to law enforcement professionals seeking to achieve a promotion or perform their best for an interview, our coaching team has the proven methodology to provide the pathway to success.  Three of our coaches are former and current heads of law enforcement agencies and two are current ranking practitioners. Additionally, two of our coaches were also part of a unique group,  the 1% of all baseball players who ever get to play Major League Baseball (MLB). Their  combined experience in the MLB and in their law enforcement command positions, makes them uniquely poised to coach and guide clients to achieve excellence as well as strive to be a  member of the 1% Club.  


Summary of coaching and leadership development Services: 

 • Promotional Exam preparation workshops  • Conflict resolution  • Managing teams  • Upskilling  • Performance management  • Goal setting  • Career planning  • Developing team members  • Effective collaboration  • Vision formulation  • Executive Coaching Workshops  • Executive Coaching Assessments 


  • Credible coaches with a lifetime of high achievements
  • Former Major League baseball Athletes with a strong background on leadership   
  • Paramilitary leadership with time tested validations 
  •  Promotional Exam preparation workshops
  •  Conflict resolution
  • Managing teams
  • Upskilling
  • Performance management
  • Goal setting
  • Career planning
  • Developing team members
  • Effective collaboration
  • Visionary building
  • Executive Coaching Workshops
  • Executive Coaching Assessments

  

Vision: Our vision is to develop and refine individuals that are seeking to be part of the 1% top leaders in their AOR or in their promotional examinations. Additionally, our coaches assist clients in enhancing their inherent capabilities to succeed in their position interviews for new employment or inter-agency transfers. 


We offer in-person coaching or virtual sessions at the request of the client and tailor the coaching sessions to each client’s needs. 


Process: Contact our Director of Operations (305.979.6280) to identify the coach that best meets your needs and schedule your first coaching session. At each session, you are able to discuss with your coach a plan of action that best meets your vision and desired development outcome. In person or virtual options are provided contingent upon the client's location. 

in-person locations

Westchester Regional Library

Miami-Dade College North Campus

Miami-Dade College North Campus

9445 Coral Way

 Miami, FL 33165  

Miami-Dade College North Campus

Miami-Dade College North Campus

Miami-Dade College North Campus

11380 NW 27 Avenue 

Miami, FL 33167

Lemon City Branch Library

Lemon City Branch Library

Lemon City Branch Library

430 Northeast 61st Street             

Miami, FL 33137  

West Flagler Branch Library

Lemon City Branch Library

Lemon City Branch Library

5050 W Flagler St 

Miami, Fl 33126 

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