Public Assembly Expert Witnesses: 7

911 Consulting specializes in Emergency Preparedness, Training, Drills and Exercises for corporations, campuses and medical facilities. 911 Consulting offers practical solutions for preventing likely incidents, preparing for emergencies, responding to a crisis, and resuming operations. They create a custom emergency plan, train personnel, and stage drills for readiness.

Bo Mitchell was Police Commissioner of Wilton, CT for 16 years. He retired to found 911 Consulting which creates emergency, disaster recovery, business continuity, crisis communications and pandemic plans, plus training and exercise for organizations like GE HQ, Hyatt HQ, MasterCard HQ, five colleges and universities plus 29 PreK-12 schools.

Bo serves clients headquartered from Boston to LA working in their facilities from London to San Francisco. He has earned 23 certifications in homeland security, emergency management, disaster recovery, business continuity, safety and security. Mission: Trying to make America safer one workplace at a time.

Litigation Support - Bo serves as an expert in landmark court cases nationally.  He provides expert witness services to attorneys representing plaintiff and defense, including thorough reporting, depositions, and trial testimony as needed.

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Professional Designations: CEM, CPP, CHS-V, CBCP, CSI-ML, HSEEP, CSSAS, CNTA, IAC, MOAB, CHSP, CHEP, CSHM, CESCO, CHCM, CFC, CSSM, CSC, CAS, TFCT3, CERT, CHSEMR, CMC

Cameron Consulting is a physical skills teaching firm that provided contractual instruction to Police Agencies; College Districts; Private Security Companies; Private Corporations and the United States Military for 52 years, having trained approximately 40,000 Enforcement Officers on Arrest Control Tactics and Weaponless Defense.   

Don S. Cameron is a former Staff Member at Santa Rosa Criminal Justice Training Center, Napa Valley College Police Academy, San Joaquin Delta College Police Academy, San Francisco Police Academy and Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Training Center.  He was a police Officer and Supervisor for 16 years with the Berkeley Police Department and the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Department. 

Worked as a police physical skills and classroom instructor for 52 years. A member of P.O.S.T.’s subject matter expert committee on use of force and less lethal control devises.  Member writer of Learning Domain #20 (use of force), #24 (crowd control), #33 (arrest methods/defensive tactics), #35 (firearms) & #37 (people with disabilities) for the P.O.S.T. Basic Academy.

Litigation Support - Mr. Cameron has served as an Expert Witness on Police Practices cases and Law Enforcement Training for the past 46 years, testifying approximately 500 times. His services include case review, thorough reporting, depositions, and testimony as needed.

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Timothy A. Dimoff, CPP, founder and president of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc. a leading security consulting firm, has over 40 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security matters for both the public and private sectors. He is multi-certified in the security field and is considered one of the nation's leading authorities on negligent security procedures; security & vulnerability issues; police procedures and operations including use of force; high-risk workplace and human resource issues; narcotics investigations and enforcement. 

Mr. Dimoff is board certified by ASIS as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP?) which is internationally recognized as the “gold standard” certification for security management professionals, demonstrating their knowledge and competency in seven key domains of security.

Litigation Support - Mr. Dimoff has over 20 years of experience in testifying and consulting as an expert witness in over 500 cases and trials for both the plaintiff and the defense sides. His expert witness experience includes law enforcement procedures, security negligence of business or physical premises, human resources issues, meeting standards of practice in hiring and termination, employment practices, proper documentation, training, supervision, policies and procedures, harassment, discrimination, internal investigations, threats and excessive use of force.

Mr. Dimoff is a renowned speaker, trainer, and author who has offered expert commentary to national media including Dateline, NBC, CNN, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, The LA Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.  He is the author of four books, including How to Recognize Substance Abuse, The YOU in Business, and Life Rage, a chilling examination of societal rage and safeguards against it.

Mr. Dimoff holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology from Denison University.

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Dr. James F. Pastor, Ph.D, JD, CPP, is a multifaceted security expert with a rich background that spans security, policing, legal, and academia. His career began as a tactical officer in Gang Crime Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, where he gained hands-on experience in one of the nation's most dynamic policing environments. This real-world foundation laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in security, policing, and public safety.
 
 Transitioning from the streets to the courtroom, Dr. Pastor built a distinguished legal career representing police unions, security guard and electronic security firms, corporations, and religious institutions. His comprehensive counsel and advice to litigation attorneys, corporate counsel, and policy makers is grounded on real world experience and practical understanding.
 
With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, Dr. Pastor brings vision and understanding of how policies shape incentives and influence human behavior. This academic insight, combined with his extensive experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liability, making him a sought-after advisor for corporations and communities aiming to prevent crime or mitigate its impact.
 
Dr. Pastor’s security sense is a blend of street-level policing intuition, academic scholarship, legal expertise, and technical know-how, further enhanced by a deep understanding of geopolitical trends. His decades-long study of terrorism and extremism also informs his work, allowing him to contribute valuable insights and assessments in a variety of settings.

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Litigation Support - Dr. Pastor is a highly regarded expert witness with experience in policing, security, public safety, and legal issues relating to these. His depth and breathe of experience is substantive, yet practical. Bringing a unique background, along with credentials and skills, including participating in over 750 prior depositions, has proven to be very effective in his expert witness role.

Dr. Pastor has over 20 years of university teaching experience in security, public safety, and policing, including Northwestern University- Center for Public Safety and the International Law Enforcement Academy. 

Author of four books on security and public safety, plus chapter on Private Policing in ASIS International's Protection of Assets Manual and created Privatization of Policing Bibliography for Oxford University Press, both being comprehensive, substantive works relating to Private Policing.

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Dr. Roy G. Taylor is a current Chief of Police with over 40 years of experience in a wide-range of federal, state, local, and private criminal justice positions. Dr. Taylor specializes as an expert witness in Police Practices and Procedures and Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. Current Positions:

• Chief of Police Blue Ridge Public Safety (2014)
• President/CEO Signal 88 Security of Charlotte (2012)
• President/CEO Capitol Special Patrol (2012)
• Chief of Police Capitol Special Police (2002)
• Lt. Colonel – Provost Marshal, Army National Guard (2000)
• Antiterrorism / Emergency Management Branch Chief DoD (2007)
• Provost Marshal Joint Civil Support Task Force, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2014)

Litigation Support - Dr. Taylor is called upon to analyze cases from both defense and plaintiff perspectives. His services include case review, written reports, deposition, and trial testimony as needed. 

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Dr. Theron L. Bowman is a nationally recognized expert in Police Practices, Constitutional Policing, and Law Enforcement Oversight with more than 40 years of experience in public safety leadership, consulting, and litigation support. A former Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager for Arlington, Texas, he is the founder and CEO of The Bowman Group, a consulting firm specializing in police reform, accountability, and compliance monitoring.

Dr. Bowman has served as an expert in state and federal cases involving use of force, civil rights, internal investigations, and policy failures. His work spans major U.S. jurisdictions including New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Memphis, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles County, and he has advised international policing initiatives in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Litigation Support - Dr. Bowman has served as an expert in state and federal cases involving use of force, civil rights, internal investigations, and policy failures. His work spans major U.S. jurisdictions including New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Memphis, Phoenix, Seattle, and Los Angeles County, and he has advised international policing initiatives in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Attorneys and agencies retain Dr. Bowman for his deep operational insight, courtroom-tested credibility, and ability to translate complex police practices into clear, objective analysis.

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Background Experience - Dr. Bowman holds a Ph.D. and MPA from the University of Texas at Arlington and is a graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute, FBI National Academy, and Senior Management Institute for Police.

A former CALEA Commissioner, Dr. Bowman has trained and advised agencies on constitutional policing, leadership, and accountability. His key areas of expertise include use of force, civil rights, police supervision, misconduct investigations, bias-free policing, and major event security.

He has held leadership roles with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and coordinated security for events such as the Super Bowl and World Series. His reform work includes guiding agencies under DOJ consent decrees and developing policies that strengthen accountability and community trust.

theron.bowman@tbowmangroup.com | (817) 502-9197

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Adam Bercovici has over 40 years of experience in the Police and Security field. Mr. Bercovici spent 30 of those years with the LAPD, 20 as a supervisor and manager. He is currently a retired LAPD lieutenant and former security company CEO.

Background: Mr. Bercovici's leadership assignments included the Criminal Investigation Section- Major Crimes Division-The Joint Terrorism Task Force, The FBI Violent Crime Task Force ( where he supervised the FBI Fugitive Task Force), The Special Investigation Section, and Homicide Special Section. 

Since 2012, Mr. Bercovici has worked as a subject matter expert and consultant in Police Practices and Complex Police Investigations. His clients have included major law firms, insurance companies, and corporations.  Mr. Bercovici is currently retained on several high-profile cases.  He is an experienced Expert Witness who has written numerous Rule 26 Reports and has testified in both State and Federal courts.  Writing examples can be provided.  Mr. Bercovici has been an on-air talent, producer, and script and story consultant in the entertainment industry.  He was the Co-Talent on The History Channel Series JFK Declassified-Tracking Oswald.  Mr. Bercovici was the Executive Producer for American Cartel for Discovery Plus. 

Litigation Support: Adam Bercovici splits his work between defense and plaintiff. He has been retained by prominent civil rights firms, major municipalities and their legal counsel, plaintiff attorneys, city attorneys, and criminal defense attorneys. Mr. Bercovici accepts work based on the merits of the individual case.

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