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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 distinguished law enforcement expert with a focus in police pursuits and emergency response cases. With more than 30 years of experience as a Police Officer, Major Crimes Unit Detective, Investigator, and Law Enforcement Trainer, Kelly specializes in pursuits, emergency response incidents, traffic stop tactics, and police practices to include investigative matters. As one of the few true experts in the field of police pursuits and emergency driving, Kelly has been retained by several large law firms for cases related to pursuits and emergency driving incidents to include incidents resulting in fatalities. He has also successfully assisted clients with use of force issues related to emergency vehicle operations. As the former full-time lead Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor at a statewide law enforcement academy Kelly helped develop and deliver training in emergency vehicle operations and pursuit decision-making to thousands of police recruits and current police officers. He continues to deliver training as a part-time Instructor. Renowned for his calm demeanor and effective communication, Kelly consistently receives positive feedback from clients and legal professionals. His ability to clearly present complex information has been praised during civil depositions and court testimony.
Prior to his role as a law enforcement trainer, Kelly served as a police officer and a Major Crimes Unit Detective in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to his experience as a patrol officer, Kelly managed a variety of cases as a Detective including child abuse, sexual abuse, robberies, assaults, homicides, and unattended death investigations. Drawing from his extensive law enforcement and training background, Kelly can assist with law enforcement issues, including pursuits, emergency driving incidents, Tactical Vehicle Interventions (including PIT maneuvers), traffic stop tactics, police investigations, and police patrol procedures and law enforcement training.
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
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, M.S.
Expert in Police Use of Force, Training, and Compliance
Cathy Riggs, M.S., is a retired Sergeant from the Los Angeles Police Department with more than 31 years of service, including 25 years in supervisory positions. She holds a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology and serves as faculty in the Department of Criminology and Justice Studies at California State University, Northridge.
During her career, Ms. Riggs reviewed and adjudicated hundreds of police use-of-force and pursuit investigations to ensure compliance with department policy and constitutional standards. As an Assistant Watch Commander and Training Coordinator, she evaluated force investigations, identified tactical deficiencies, directed corrective training, and assessed legal and policy compliance. Her experience includes extensive review of body-worn camera and in-car video evidence in critical incidents.
Ms. Riggs served four years in the LAPD Audit Division under the Department’s Federal Consent Decree, applying Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) in reviewing use-of-force investigations and related documentation. She contributed to the development of LAPD’s Audit School curriculum, including instruction on statistical sampling methodologies used in performance audits.
She is a POST-certified Use of Force and Electronic Control Device (TASER) Instructor and has trained officers in constitutional force standards, conducted electrical weapon deployment, de-escalation strategies, and articulation of force decisions. She has extensive experience reviewing force involving individuals experiencing mental health crises and evaluating officer compliance with de-escalation and restraint protocols.
Ms. Riggs previously served as a certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and DRE Instructor and conducted hundreds of DUI and drug impairment evaluations. Her experience includes assessing behavioral indicators of intoxication and evaluating officer observations in encounters involving suspected substance use.
She also served 14 years as a Terrorism Liaison Officer, contributing to threat assessment and intelligence coordination. Additional certifications include Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE), Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) instruction, and officer safety and tactics training.
Professional affiliations include the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP), the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and InfraGard
(424) 441-9316