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Chief Chet Epperson (Ret.) MBA

Police Practice Consultant

Rockford, Illinois44 years+ years experience
Police Practices and Procedures Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Chief Chet Epperson (Ret.) MBA is a Police Practices & Procedures expert specializing in police use of force, internal affairs, and officer-involved shootings. With extensive experience in law enforcement leadership and consulting, he brings a comprehensive understanding of police operations and policy development to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating police misconduct, assessing compliance with consent decrees, and evaluating whether policing standards have been met.

Mr. Epperson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving police misconduct, excessive force, and wrongful conviction cases. His MBA in Public Administration, along with certifications such as Public Safety Internal Affairs/Discipline Investigator: Level 1, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving police practices and procedures.

Work Experience

Chief Chet Epperson (Ret.) MBA has over 42 years of experience in law enforcement and criminal justice. He has held positions such as Chief of Police at Rockford Police Department and is currently serving as an Appointed Court Monitor at United States Federal District Court and a Subject Matter Expert at Ohio State University/ Moritz College of Law. Additionally, he has been a Police Practice Consultant since 2015.

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Chief Chet Epperson is a police practice consultant specializing in the assessment and implementation of police use of force policies and practices.

Best Use Cases

  • 1consulting on police use of force policies
  • 2expert testimony in officer-involved shooting cases
  • 3training law enforcement on internal affairs procedures

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Education

  • MBA in Public Administration

    Rockford University · 1999

  • B.S. in Sociology/ Anthropology

    Rockford University · 1991

  • A.A. in Associate of Arts Degree

    Rock Valley College · 1986

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