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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

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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

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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

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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

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