Taylor Consulting Group · Raleigh, North Carolina
Police Practices & Use-of-Force Expert Witness
Dr. Roy G. Taylor, Ph.D. is a sitting Chief of Police and professional law enforcement manager with more than 40 years of experience in federal, state, local, and private Police Chief positions. He is retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel, and he has consulted on over 120 Federal cases in the past 4 years dealing with police procedures.
- Ph.D., Criminal Justice & Public Policy
- Sitting Chief of Police
- Bronze Star Medal with Valor device
- Advanced Force Science Specialist
- 26 states + US federal courts
Taylor Law Enforcement Consulting Group
Expert Law Enforcement
Dr. Roy Taylor is an expert witness and consultant specializing in law enforcement & security. Roy is a Chief of Police and provides consultation and expert witness services to attorneys, municipalities, the insurance industry, and facilities involved in litigation.
He has consulted on over 120 Federal cases in the past 4 years dealing with police procedures.
Areas of Expertise
Analysed from both the defense and the plaintiff perspective, against current and prevailing national standards.
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Use of Force
Use of force and deadly force, standards of conduct, and §1983 civil rights.
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Police Policies & Practices
Law enforcement policies and procedures, failure to train, failure to supervise.
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TASER & Electronic Control Devices
Electronic control devices, conducted energy weapons, less-than-lethal weapons.
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Police Pursuits
High speed vehicle pursuits and chases, and the policies behind them.
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K-9
Canine utilization and deployment, by a career K-9 handler.
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Negligent Security & Premises Liability
Foreseeability of crime, crime statistics and analysis, security adequacy.
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Security Lighting
Inadequacy of security and safety lighting and illumination.
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Campus & School Security
Campus and school law enforcement and security standards and practices.
How retention works
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A preliminary call, at no charge
“I welcome telephone discussions and correspondence with attorneys seeking to determine the viability of a case. Such preliminary communication is necessary for me to decide whether to serve as a consultant or potential expert witness in litigation.”
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Retention and materials
“Once retained in a case, I require a non-refundable case preparation fee of $7,000.00. The full preparation fee must accompany the initial materials forwarded for review.”
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Analysis and candid opinion
“I have worked diligently to cultivate a reputation for integrity and objectivity and will provide my best assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of your case against a backdrop of current and prevailing national standards.”
Published, not negotiated
You will know the cost before you call
Every fee is set out in full on the rate schedule — a flat fee system, so your firm knows from the beginning the costs it will incur, and so there is never a reason to withhold materials to hold down billing.
- $7,000Case preparation retainer — 20 hours at $350.00 per hour
- $2,500Deposition, at my office or at opposing counsel’s location
- $2,500Per on-site visit day, plus travel and per diem
- $2,500Per trial day, plus travel and per diem
- $100/hrTravel, plus a flat $300.00 per day per diem
News and Links
Internal Affairs with Dr. Roy Taylor
Internal Affairs is a hard-hitting, truth-driven podcast hosted by Chief Roy G. Taylor, Ph.D.—a retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel, Bronze Star with Valor recipient, police chief, and nationally recognized law enforcement educator and consultant. Each episode takes listeners inside the real stories, policies, and pressures shaping modern policing, public safety, and accountability. Dr. Taylor brings his decades of experience in law enforcement leadership and expert witness testimony to examine today’s toughest questions: How do we uphold integrity under pressure? What does ethical policing look like in practice? And how can leaders transform adversity into lasting reform?
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Discuss a case
Dr. Taylor welcomes telephone discussions and correspondence with attorneys seeking to determine the viability of a case — for the plaintiff or for the defense.
Suite 103-162
Raleigh, NC 27615 Email [email protected] Call (919) 697-1995