Police Trainer: Use of Force, Civil Liability & Officer Conduct
At Gilbertson Investigations, Professor Gilbertson brings decades of real-world law enforcement and academic experience to offer professional police training and expert services. As a respected police expert witness and self-defense authority, he specializes in educating law enforcement personnel, attorneys, and agencies on best practices and legal standards concerning use of force, civil liability, and officer conduct. Expert Training for Law Enforcement Professionals With a background in police instruction and courtroom expertise, Professor Gilbertson provides targeted law enforcement training in the following areas:
Use of Force Training: Understand the evolving standards in use-of-force incidents, including proportionality, de-escalation, and response tactics. Officers are trained to make defensible, split-second decisions that minimize liability and protect public safety.
Civil Liability Education: Officers and command staff learn how improper actions—such as unlawful detainment, excessive force, or failure to follow protocol—can expose departments to lawsuits. Training emphasizes policies, accountability, and defensible practices.
False Arrest Prevention: Instruction includes legal frameworks surrounding arrests, detentions, and investigative stops to help reduce claims of wrongful arrest and associated litigation.
Misconduct and Professional Ethics: Officers are trained to recognize, avoid, and properly respond to misconduct. Courses include case studies, accountability procedures, and ethical decision-making to maintain integrity and public trust.
Police Expert Witness Services: Professor Gilbertson also serves as a recognized police expert witness in both criminal and civil court proceedings.
His specialties include: Use of Force Expert Witness, Excessive Force Analysis, False Arrest Expert Testimony, Police Misconduct Investigations, Self-Defense Justifications, and Civil Rights and Police Liability. Whether testifying on behalf of the defense or prosecution, Gilbertson’s detailed reports and courtroom testimony provide credible, unbiased expertise grounded in training, law, and practice.
Customized Training Programs
Gilbertson Investigations offers customizable training programs for: Local law enforcement agencies, Private security teams, Government departments, and Legal defense teams. These courses are tailored to meet jurisdictional requirements, internal policy concerns, and agency goals.
Why Choose Gilbertson Investigations for your Expert Witness needs?
Over 30 years of law enforcement and academic experience
Published researcher and university professor in criminal justice
Trusted police expert witness in federal and state courts
Proven track record reducing agency risk through training and policy development
Schedule Police Training or Consultation
To schedule a training session, request a case consultation, or retain Professor Gilbertson as an expert witness, contact us today. Learn how to strengthen officer safety, reduce legal exposure, and build public trust through evidence-based police training.