Aaron T. Olson, M.Ed.
Police and Human Resources Expert Witness
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Professional Summary
Aaron T. Olson, M.Ed. is a police and human resources expert specializing in police procedures and human resource investigations. With a career encompassing law enforcement leadership, human resources investigations, and academic instruction, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating police conduct, assessing human resource practices, and evaluating whether organizational policies align with legal standards.
Mr. Olson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Pacific Northwest, involving police misconduct, wrongful death, and employment discrimination cases. His Master of Education in Adult Education, along with his Oregon private investigator license, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving police use of force and human resource compliance.
Work Experience
Aaron T. Olson has over 45 years of experience, beginning his career in law enforcement with the Oregon State Police, where he held various positions from 1978 to 2004. He has been an Adjunct College Professor at Portland Community College since 2001 and an Adjunct University Professor at Eastern Oregon University since 2012. Additionally, he served as a Sole Proprietor at A.T. Olson Consulting, L.L.C. from 2003 to 2019 and worked as a Human Resources Investigator at the Local Government Personnel Institute from 2008 to 2014.
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Aaron T. Olson provides expert opinions on police procedures and human resources investigations.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert testimony in police use of force cases
- 2consultation on human resources misconduct investigations
- 3training on police procedures and cultural diversity
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View full reportEducation
Master of Education in Adult Education
Oregon State University · 2005
Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice
Portland State University · 1984
Licenses
- Private InvestigatorOregon (OR)