Audio (Tape) Recording & Authentication Consultants

Bryan Neumeister, CEO of USA Forensics, has over 32 years of experience as an Audio and Video Forensic Expert and Consultant. Mr. Neumeister specializes in Clarifying Videos, Still Pictures (film and digital), and Audio Recordings. He is a Forensic Consultant for the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Grand Jury, and several other Federal Agencies.

Mr. Neumeister has worked in or been contracted by clients in 25 countries as a Technical Expert. He is currently working as an Audio and Video Forensic Consultant for numerous large multinational companies such as Microsoft, Nike, Cox, Honeywell, U-Haul, Southwest Gas, Good Samaritan Hospitals, AvNet, Boeing, MD Helicopters, Intel, Weston Hotels, and various Las Vegas Casinos to name a few.

As a Civilian Military Contractor, Mr. Neumeister offers his Aerial Photography / Rescue / Surveillance Services to Law Enforcement and Wildlife Rescue. He has over 14,500 Flight Hours of Jet Helicopter Photography experience in Film, HD Video, Research, Surveillance, and Search & Rescue. Mr. Neumeister is the recipient of 39 EMMY AWARDS from the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences for Technical Excellence and over 40 additional National & International Awards. He is also a winner at the Cannes Film Festival for Technical Audio Excellence.

Publications:

• 2013 Cover Article of The Private Investigator on: "Surveillance Recording Enhancement and Recovery"
• "High Tech, High Stakes" Published in Expert Ease - National Forensic Publication
• Consultant to CPU Magazine as a Forensic Audio and Video Expert on Hardware and Software

Areas of Expertise:

Audio & Video Analysis Voice Enhancement, Verification, Authentication Forensic Voice Comparison Forensic Linguistics Video Enhancement

Aerial Surveillance Still Photography Enhancement Video Up-Resolution to HD Court Exemplars Facial Comparisons / Recognition Emmy Award Winning Crime Scene Recreations

Certifications and Affiliations:ACFE, ABRE, APA, NATAS, BMI, ASCAP, AES, ACFEi, PSA, NAB

View Bryan Neumeister's Expert Witness Profile.

Audio Expert David Smith of Sound Testimony^® specializes in Audio Forensic Analysis, Improving Recorded Speech Intelligibility, & Recording Authentication. Our proprietary hardware/software system recovers intelligible speech and other sounds from noise-intensive backgrounds & poorly recorded media. David A. Smith, ACFEI, IEEE, AES, has more than three decades of professional experience with audio enhancement. Experienced in criminal and civil cases including murder, corporate fraud, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, labor, and family law. Mr. Smith consults with counsel offering audio forensic evidence examination, analysis, litigation support, expert advice, expert testimony, and related expert witness services including preparation of cross-examinations and courtroom presentations. Clients include Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys, Family Law & General Practice Attorneys, other Legal & Investigative Professionals, HR Depts., Corporations, Private Detectives, & Individuals. Services Offered:

• Recording Authentication
• Tampering & Edit Detection
• Intelligibility Improvement
• Transcript Review & Correction
• Litigation Support
• Voice Recognition and/or Elimination
• Expert Testimony

Intelligibility Improvement of:

• 911 calls
• Voice Mail Systems
• Accidental Recordings
• Surveillance Recordings
• Portable Audio Recorders
• Interviews
• Depositions
• Meetings
• Cell Phone Recordings, etc.

Robert Leonard and Associates consults with law firms, government and law enforcement agencies, and individuals in situations where language analysis may be helpful. Their team of associate linguists analyze many types of language evidence and construct multi-level analyses, examining a wide variety of identifying features of language usage.

Principal, Robert A. Leonard, PhD, is a Linguistics and Language Analysis Expert with decades of experience in his field. Dr. Leonard is a Fulbright Fellow, Fellow of the Faculty of Columbia University, named Forensic Linguist of the Year by the GSFL, Teacher of the Year at Hofstra University, and Distinguished Faculty Lecturer at Hofstra. He founded and directs a fully accredited graduate program in Forensic Linguistics at Hofstra where he is a fully tenured Professor.

Experience: Dr. Leonard has been employed by the FBI to work on specific cases, train their agents, and analyze and advise on their Communicated Threat Assessment Database (CTAD), a "computerized database/software program designed to be the primary repository for all communicated threats and other criminally oriented communications" within the FBI and the United States.

Dr. Leonard has also trained British law enforcement agencies, analyzed murder-related letters for the Pennsylvania State Police; consulted on domestic terrorism cases for law enforcement agencies in California; analyzed testimony that resulted in perjury indictments for the District Attorney in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; linguistically traced threatening letters for the Baltimore Police; linguistically traced bomb-threat voice calls to the Nassau County, New York courthouse; and consulted on scores of other criminal cases at the request of law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and continental Europe, as well as on scores of civil cases for major law firms for clients including Apple, Inc., and Facebook.

Media / Speaking Engagements: Dr. Leonard delivers presentations on the science of forensic linguistics and has been interviewed by such media outlets as the New York Times, The New Yorker Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian Magazine, ABC Nightline, USA Today, the Washington Times, and the Associated Press to name a few.

View Dr. Leonard's Expert Witness Profile.

For forty years, PAUL KAYFETZ, INC. through Mr. Kayfetz' expert testimony, has routinely admitted the following into evidence:

• Driverseye Visibility Studies
• Night-Time Photography
• Computer and Video Simulations
• Accident Reconstruction Photos
• Photogrammetry Photo Measuring 

Our computer engineers, video engineers and engineering photography experts:

• Apply Accepted Engineering Measurements Procedures
• Have Published Numerous Peer-Reviewed Engineering Papers
• Use HD Video Systems that Produce Movie Theater Quality
• Apply Cutting Edge Computer Techniques for Lifelike Photorealistic Images (not Computer Cartoons)
• Coordinate with the Best Accident Reconstruction and Human Factors Experts for Technical Accuracy

PAUL KAYFETZ, INC. frequently helps plan complete technical testing, visibility study, computer simulation and demonstrative evidence strategy - coordinating a group of technical witnesses who are independently retained by counsel. This is requested by many clients because of Mr. Kayfetz' track record, his previous career as an attorney, his extensive contact with top experts from his 40 years experience as an Engineering Photography consultant working with the best forensic witnesses on many of the major cases during those decades, and upon his membership and participation in major engineering societies.

Each year. Mr. Kayfetz helps attorneys win and save hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. This results primarily from his experience and expertise. It also stems from his ability to discover measurements from existing photos. PAUL KAYFETZ, INC are ahead of everyone in their field because they invest in HD cameras costing $250,000 each, six figure computer systems, custom engineering computer programs, and staff engineers - not artists.

A major part of their work is evaluating and keeping out of evidence opponents' forensic photography, computer simulations, or computer animations which do not comply with the rules of evidence. This has swung multi-million dollar results several times in recent years.

Cyber Forensics 360° (CF360) experts and consultants are notable worldwide leaders in Computer and Cellular Forensic Investigations, Electronic Discovery, and Cellular Historical Data Reconstruction.

Gus Dimitrelos is a retired US Secret Service special agent and currently the President of Cyber Forensics. In addition, Gus is a lead instructor for the Department of State anti-Terrorism program and the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy. Gus provides direct expert witness services in the areas of computer forensics and cellular forensics, penetration testing and data breach investigations for financial institutions, airports, oil/gas, Fortune 100 corporations and government networks. Their certified forensic experts are former special agents from the US Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement / Legacy US Customs Service, and other law enforcement agencies.

Their Technical Security experts have conducted over 100 technical security advances for Presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush and will utilize their skills to help develop your security policies and incident handling procedures.

CF360's vast knowledge of electronic discovery provides our civil clients with solutions for handling all digital data types including electronic mail, file metadata, documents, accounting records, internet activity, encryption and just about every other type of computer forensic evidence.

CF360 - Hackers FoundCF360 Services:

Computer Forensic Analysis Cellular Triangulation / Call Detail Record Preservation Electronic Discovery In-House e-Discovery CF360 Hosted ESI and Online Review Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing Network Security Best Practices Technical Security Countermeasures "Bug Sweeps” Cyber Breach Mitigation Forensic Training Electronic Discovery Training

Konstantinos Gus Dimitrelos, Senior Digital Forensics Consulting Expert, performs Cyber Forensic Investigations and provides expert courtroom testimony to the US Department of Justice, US State Department, US Federal Defender's Office, numerous state and local law enforcement agencies and private law firms and attorneys. As the former Alabama Director of Digital Evidence and co-founder, he offers his expertise in complex Computer, Cellular, and GPS cases throughout the world.

Certified in US Federal Court as a Digital Evidence Forensic Expert, Mr. Dimitrelos has directly assisted the FBI, ATF, DEA, ICE and the US Secret Service in solving digital investigations, conducting computer / cellular forensics, and reconstructing historical cellular data.

He is considered a premier Cyber investigator receiving worldwide notability solving complex investigations for Hollywood Celebrities such as Linkin Park and Entertainment and Law Firms such as DavisShapiro-Beverly Hills. This investigation was featured in Wired Magazine, and Esquire Magazine - International.

Mr. Dimitrelos is also a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the Evaluation, Prevention, Interdicting and Investigation of Acts of Terrorism and has conducted cyber-terrorism and cellular forensic program evaluations for the Anti-terrorism Assistance Program (ATAP), US Department of State. His most recent evaluations included overseas assessments of the program in the Middle East and South America.

Prior to retiring from the US Secret Service, Mr. Dimitrelos held many positions including; Supervisor for all 15 Electronic Crime Taskforces throughout the United States; US Secret Service lead interviewer for the 2003 USA/Canada Northeastern Power Outage Task Force; Vice-chairman on the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE) Committee; and 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics - Technical Security Infrastructure Coordinator.

Mr. Dimitrelos has coordinated over 100 domestic and international Technical Security Surveys for Presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush and Vice-Presidents Albert Gore and Dick Cheney. Only six special agents in the USSS are offered these coveted positions.

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CSTI Acoustics offers professional consulting services in acoustics and noise and vibration control to engineering firms, industrial companies, developers, architects, churches, private owners, attorneys, and government entities.

Both graduates of MIT, Arno Bommer and Bob Bruce have been working together since the early 1980s. Projects have been performed throughout the US including Alaska and Hawaii, and in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Trinidad, Argentina, Chile, Puerto Rico, England, Scotland, Germany, and Qatar.

Durand R. Begault received a PhD in Computer Audio from UC San Diego in 1988 and an MFA from Mills College in 1981. He has been associated with the Audio Forensic Center and Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc. since 1996 and has worked as an expert witness, legal consultant, and acoustical consultant on a variety of audio-related cases since 1988. Dr. Begault also holds a research position at NASA Ames Research Center and is an adjunct faculty member at McGill University. He is the author of several U.S. patents and is qualified as an expert witness in both Federal and State Courts. Dr. Begault has testified in over 40 cases on a variety of audio technology and forensic audio-related cases.

Areas of Expertise:

• Audio Technology Patent / Intellectual Property Analyses
• Forensic Audio and Video Tape Examination / Authentication
• Analysis of Speech, Alarms, Warning Signal Audibility
• Voice Identification and Elimination
• Analysis of ‘Ear Witness’ Testimony
• Enhancement of Speech from Noisy Audio / Video Tape Recordings
• Music Copyright Infringement and Musicological Analysis
• Gunshots
• Acoustical Test and Measurement - Environmental Sound
• Noise Exposure
• Software / Hardware Black Box Testing for Infringement
• Videotape Image Enhancement
• Analysis of Digital Recordings

Please contact the Marketing Department at Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc./Audio Forensic Center for Dr. Begault’s current CV.

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Bruce E. Koenig is the senior examiner and founder of BEK TEK LLC. He has been involved in the Forensic Analysis of Audio and Video Recordings on a full-time basis since 1974. Mr. Koenig & his associates conduct forensic examinations of audio, video & still images (e.g. JPEG) media to authenticate, improve voice intelligibility, identify/classify voice and non-voice signals, compare voice samples, and enhance video & images.

Services Offered:

On-Site Evaluations of Acoustical Sounds and Environments

Prepares Transcriptions

Presents Expert Testimony

Assists Attorneys in Preparing for Cross-Examination of Opposing Experts

Evaluates Appropriate Recording and Analysis Equipment

Provides Forensic Training in Audio/Video Analysis

Conducts Research Regarding Forensic Applications

Barry G. Dickey is the certified forensic expert for Audio Evidence Lab, a laboratory specializing in the Analysis of Audio / Video Evidence. Mr. Dickey has examined evidence in over 1500 cases in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Philippines and Europe. With over 20 years of experience, he has provided expert testimony in federal and state courts on issues involving audio, video, and voice identification. Utilizing DSP technology, analytical equipment, and microscopic resolution, Mr. Dickey employs scientifically accepted techniques to provide the critical evidence required in the courtroom.

He has consulted with news networks in reference to the "Osama bin Laden Tapes" and "2012 Presidential Debates" as well as tapes released by other foreign news networks. Recent cases also include "NFL Bountygate" and "Holy Land Foundation" investigations.

Services Include:

Analysis Of Audio / Video Evidence

Digital Enhancement / Restoration

Voice Identification / Elimination

Event / Sound Identification

Expert Testimony / Consultation

Piracy / Copyright Infringement

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Mr. Broyles represents 14 years experience in providing expert witness and forensic examination services combined with 32+ years experience in research, design & development of computer software and electronic products to include forensic lab equipment and forensic audio/video/image software.  This combination of experience gives invaluable insights into the forensic processes and application in each unique case or project.  Court Qualified.  Detail CV available on request.    

Areas of Expertise:

Audio, Video and Voice Recordings Voice Identification / Comparison / Elimination Forensic Transcription / Transcriptions Surveillance/Time Lapse Video Processing Authentication, Enhancement, Restoration Noise Reduction /Removal / Improve Intelligibility Video Frame/Field Capture and Printing Signal Recovery, Restoration and Clarification Magnetic Microscopy and Imaging Services

Media Repair and Cleaning Services Recording Equipment Analysis and Testing Recording Equipment Restoration Playback Speed Correction Media Repair and Cleaning Services Many Tape and Digital Formats Supported Related Litigation Support Technical Research and/of Forensic Applications Dictaphone Restoration and Transfer Services

Specializing in Recorded Evidence Analysis, Enhancement and Restoration Services of Video, Audio, Sound, Voice, Surveillance and Time Lapse Recordings; both digital and analog; through the use of custom and professional analysis systems.

Providing court qualified expert witness services to assist litigation support, public defenders, law enforcement, attorneys, government, and the general public.  Since 2004.  Local, nationwide and international.

Stated goal is to help you get the most from your recorded evidence.   Call now to get started.

Memberships, Affiliations and Training:

• Audio Engineering Society (AES)
• Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE)
• Law Enforcement Video and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA)
• New York Institute for Forensic Audio (NYIFA)
• Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
• International Association of Identification Rocky Mtn Division (RMDIAI)