First Response Law
Enforcement Consulting Group
My name is Craig McLaren, the proprietor of First Response Law Enforcement Consulting Group, headquartered in Southern California.
My firm specializes in providing expert testimony services as well as delivering private investigation, and consultation, across the United States.
Expertise
EXPERT WITNESS & CONSULTING
I've been retained for a multitude of cases involving police and security liability matters in both law enforcement and private sector contexts. These cases encompass various aspects, such as use of force, police pursuits, crowd control, premises liability, and more, across the United States. I am a court qualified expert as well as being certified as an expert by the Los Angeles Police Department.
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR/SECURITY
As a licensed Private Investigator in California, I routinely collaborate with attorneys in police trial boards. Additionally, I have offered litigation support for cases involving both criminal defense and civil matters. I have worked numerous security details as well as providing celebrity security including bodyguard and residential security for two years.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
As a distinguished police officer, I have received numerous awards, including the LAPD Police Medal and more than a hundred other commendations. My extensive law enforcement career spans over 31 years, I have expertise in various fields, including: Patrol, Narcotics, Gangs, Vice, and undercover operations.
TEACHING
As a Los Angeles Police Department, Training Officer for 24 years of my career, I have taught/ trained in excess of 100 young police officers in all facets of police work. I am highly experienced in relating complex materials to those who are inexperienced in the field.
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Areas of Expertise
Expert Witness
Private Investigation
Security
Security
Consulting
Consulting
Litigation Support
Training
Our Services
Expert Law Enforcement Witness
Drawing upon my extensive experience in intricate law enforcement issues, I deliver comprehensive analysis, meticulous examination of relevant standards, policies, laws, and training, and the preparation of Rule 26 reports for the following areas:
Use of Force
The utilization of both non-lethal and lethal force by police officers, corrections officers, and federal agents.
Police Training
Evaluation of proper training methods and adherence to best practices as well as duty of care.
Police Pursuits
Evaluating the reasonableness of law enforcement vehicle pursuits to ensure adherence to relevant policies, procedures, and laws, taking into account the balance test; reviewing post-pursuit reports and training.
Undercover Operations
Covert investigations, encompassing Vice, and Narcotics, to verify compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and laws. Examination of logs, reports, criminal histories, search warrants, and court documents employed during the investigation.
Private Security & Training
I provide consulting services and act as an expert witness, delivering testimony in matters concerning private security, premises liability, and foreseeability. I handle cases for both the defense as well as plaintiff, including subjects like security personnel deployment and the use of force by security personnel.
Licensing, Training, and Certifications
The instruction, licensure, and certification of security personnel directly or indirectly linked to the event.
Documentation & Scene Reports
Security reports produced for the specific incident in question, in addition to any prior security and incident reports associated with the venue or event.
Event Security & Deployment
Staffing of security personnel for various public venues such as professional or college sporting events, concerts, bars and restaurants, motels/hotels, nightclubs, shopping malls, stores, and similar establishments.
Private Consulting Services
I offer risk and vulnerability assessments nationwide to Fortune 100 and 500 corporations, sporting arenas, residential properties, nightclubs, and large shopping complexes.
Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Reports
Conducting a thorough risk and vulnerability assessment, which incorporates an analysis of local crime trends for residences, businesses, or planned developments. Offering a range of potential solutions to consider, including staffing, technological enhancements, and the implementation of crime prevention strategies.
Attorney/Law Firm Training
I offer training for legal personnel to better understand the complexities of police practices, assisting in conducting a benefit analysis of a particular case.
Security Procedures Training
Procedures related to security measures and the utilization of non-lethal or lethal force by security personnel throughout the event.
Notable Awards
ACCREDITATIONS & AWARDS
Letter of Recognition from Lt. Governor Leo McCarthy (Residential Fire Rescue)
USMC Meritorious Mast (Operation Celtic Cross)
Meritoriously Promoted in USMC Bootcamp
Democratic National Convention ribbon
106 Police and Civilian Commendations
1992 Civil Unrest ribbon
Earthquake ribbon
LAPD Police Medal
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