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MEET THE EXPERTS
Adam Bercovici
CEO-Group Coordinator
Law Enforcement Best Practices, Use of Deadly Force, K-9 Operations, Active Shooter, Major Scene Management, Crowd Management, Less-Lethal tools, Complex investigations-1983 , Police Internal Discipline, Private Security Best Practices & Use of Force
Adam Bercovici is a retired LAPD Lieutenant and a nationally recognized police Policy Expert who offers 40+ years of proven law enforcement, security, investigative, and consultative experience and who serves as a subject matter expert across all facets of police initiatives in high-risk, high-demand environments. Adam has been retained as an expert in some of the most important cases in the last decade. He is arguably one of the most sought-after police-policy experts in the United States. His areas of expertise include the following: Shooting Policy, Use of Deadly Force, K9 operations, Crowd Management, Use of Less Lethal Munition, Major Scene Management, law enforcement discipline, private security best practices, private security use of force, private security hiring and retention.
During his 30-year career with the LAPD, Adam led some of the most elite units in that organization, including the Special Investigation Section and Homicide Special. Post 9-11, Adam commanded one of the largest field elements assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force Los Angeles.
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Adam is a Highly Accomplished Leader who exhibits advanced knowledge of law enforcement trends, best practices, and protocols and contributes talent in working with national and international and/or public—and private-sector clients with utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
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661-607-4324
Sean Price
Corrections, Prisons, Penal Systems
Sean is a retired correctional professional with over 24 years of service with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Sean worked at the ground level in the Federal Prison system over the course of his career and was promoted to the position of manager. Sean has managerial and operational knowledge of various security-level correctional facilities. Sean has supervised correctional staff and inmates at the Administrative (jail), Medium, and Minimum-security prisons including a Mental Health-3 level (high intensity) inmate housing unit.
Sean has held collateral duty as a member of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT) for a period of 20 years as a squad leader, tactical trainer, rappel master, and self-defense instructor. In addition, Sean has generated the Admission and Orientation Handbook for the Federal Correctional Institution and Satellite Camp, Sheridan, Oregon. Sean has prepared, facilitated, and coordinated with regional staff in conducting the Institutional Climate Profile. This is an in-depth and critical audit of the security and daily operations of the correctional facility encompassing department program reviews, safety and sanitation, operational effectiveness, emergency preparedness, offender programming, fiscal controls, staff training and development, and American Correctional Association Accreditation. Sean has been designated as the Person Most Qualified in the course of civil litigation He is a subject matter expert in areas of policy, use of force, supervision, and correctional tactical operations.
503-583-5048
Kelly Couch
Emergency Vehicle Operations, Use of Force, Pursuit Management, Criminal Investigations Expert
Kelly Couch is a law enforcement expert with over 30 years of experience as a Police Officer, Major Crimes Unit Detective, Investigator, and trainer. He specializes in pursuit management, emergency response, investigative matters, traffic stop tactics, and police
practices. As a full-time lead Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor at a statewide academy, Kelly developed and delivered training on emergency vehicle operations and pursuit decision-making. He provided classroom instruction and scenario-based
training, including use of force evaluations.
Kelly has offered expert services in use of force incidents, emergency vehicle operations, and police investigations. He continues to train part-time in tactical and emergency vehicle operations. Known for his calm demeanor, effective communication,
and expertise, Kelly has been praised by clients during civil depositions.
As a Police Officer and Major Crimes Unit Detective in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kelly handled cases involving child abuse, sexual abuse, robberies, assaults,
homicides, and unattended deaths. Post-retirement, he worked as an Abuse and Neglect Investigator for a state agency, conducting complex investigations in mental
health facilities. Drawing from his extensive training background, Kelly can assist with law enforcement issues including pursuits, emergency driving, traffic stops, police investigations and police procedures.
925-864-5423
Jeremy E. Stafford
Firearms, Ballistics, Defensive Tactics, Use of Force
Jeremy Stafford served as the LAPD Department Firearms Subject Matter Expert. He wrote or re-wrote every lesson plan that touched on anything involving firearms training. Jeremy personally led the firearms training instructor programs, encompassing all handgun, rifle, and shotgun training. He also led the teams that assessed department firearms and firearms related needs and established the first written LAPD firearms testing protocol. In the wake of the Mumbai terrorist attacks Jeremy worked directly with the Office of the Chief to develop the LAPD MACTAC response plan that has become the national standard for multiple location terrorist response and received the California POST Excellence in Training Award. As part of the program development, Jeremy led the team that reviewed and approved the new equipment that officers would be approved to use,including holsters, plate carriers, hard armor, shields, and enhanced duty gear. As the LAPD Firearms and ballistics Subject Matter Expert Jeremy also provided counsel to command staff regarding policy interpretations as well as providing expert testimony to the City and District Attorney’s offices.
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Jeremy has also done extensive ballistics and firearms research as the lead writer and researcher for a major firearms magazine. He is considered one of the leading experts in firearms, both pistol and rifle technology and ballistics in the United States and Europe.
In addition to his firearms expertise Jeremy was the director of Military and Law Enforcement training for the Krav Maga Alliance. In this role he created all hand-to-hand training content and Krav Maga Alliance training division. Jeremy is a decorated Marine, who served in Iraq as Civil Affairs Chief.
818-681-5047
KAREN WIDMAN FROST
Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking
Karen joined the Los Angels Police Department in 1994. During her career, she worked a variety of assignments, but found her calling as a detective in 2008. She has worked a variety of different investigative assignments like Gangs, Narcotics and Burglary, but her passion was as a Sexual Assault Investigator. The vast majority of her investigative experience was in the areas of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Stalking related Crimes. Because these cases are generally 'one on one' with very little corroboration, they require a comprehensive level of evidence gathering, which often includes a specific skill set in forensic interview and/or interrogation. These cases also require a delicate balance of victim management to either support or potentially un-substantiate the allegations. As a parent of a special needs child, Karen has also drawn from her personal experience on multiple occasions when she has found herself investigating cases involving developmentally disabled victims. She has completed courses in advanced Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Threat Management Investigations, but the success has been in the results of her investigation and prosecution of thousands of cases within the City of Los Angeles. Prior to her career in law enforcement, she successfully earned by Bachelor's Degree in Communications from California Lutheran University. She has extensive experience working with the media and written for multiple publications over the years.
818-602-3625
Heather Amy
Use of Force
Heather Amy is a highly experienced Law Enforcement Consultant specializing in
Use of Force Investigations. With over 29 years in law enforcement, she has received extensive training in Use of Force, Homicide and Sex Investigations. Heather is known for her expertise in evidence analysis, witness interviews, and investigation strategy. She has a proven track record of leading investigation teams and driving progress.
During her time at the Los Angeles Police Department from 1994 to 2023, Heather held various roles including Detective II, Detective Supervisor, Field Training Officer, Police Officer and Detective Trainee. She conducted investigations into a wide range of crimes, with a focus on Homicides during her time as a Divisional Detective. As a Detective Supervisor at FID, Force Investigation Division, she investigated all Categorical Use of Force incidents, such as Officer Involved Shootings and In-Custody Deaths. Heather is well-versed in current case laws relating to Law Enforcement Use of Force.
Heather's skills include expertise in law enforcement policies and procedures, evidence collection and analysis, witness interviews, and victim support. She is also proficient in developing comprehensive investigative reports, and exhibiting strong leadership skills. Heather has an Associate of the Arts in Administration of Justice and has completed numerous professional development trainings and certifications related to law enforcement.
Heather is an insightful leader with exceptional communication skills and high emotional intelligence, dedicated to pursuing justice and community service. She is a member of the California Homicide Investigators Association and has been recognized with awards for her exemplary investigative work
(661) 993-6873
Cathy Riggs
Expert in Police Use of Force, Training, and Compliance
Cathy Riggs retired as a sergeant from the Los Angeles Police Department after more than 31 years of service, including 25 years in supervisory positions. Her career provided extensive experience in field operations, employee leadership, investigative review, and organizational compliance.
Cathy has reviewed and audited hundreds of police use-of-force incidents, ensuring adherence to department policy and local, state, and federal law. With the introduction of body-worn cameras, she identified recurring issues in tactics and force application, often leading retraining efforts to address policy violations and improve officer performance.
As a certified Use of Force Instructor, Cathy has trained officers in lawful force application, de-escalation strategies, and awareness of implicit and explicit bias. She is also certified as a Racial Profiling Instructor, teaching compliance with the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA), ethical standards, accountability, and the duty to prevent and report discriminatory practices. Additionally, she is a First Aid/CPR Instructor, providing hands-on instruction in CPR, AED operation, and lifesaving techniques for critical medical emergencies.
Cathy also served as an instructor for the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) program, which emphasizes the duty to intercede and equips officers with practical intervention skills to prevent misconduct.
In her role as a Training Coordinator, Cathy managed compliance with departmental and state-mandated training requirements. She conducted audits and inspections to ensure adherence to policy and supervised other leaders in maintaining accountability for their teams. For four years, she served as an auditor reviewing police documentation for compliance with the Federal Consent Decree, and became a Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).
(424) 441-9316