David T. Sweeney
Police Expert Witness & Consultant
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Professional Summary
David T. Sweeney is a police procedures expert specializing in use of force, pursuits, and police training litigation. With a career encompassing diverse roles in law enforcement, he brings a comprehensive understanding of police operations and policy development to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating use of force incidents, assessing police pursuit protocols, and evaluating whether training standards were met.
Mr. Sweeney has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to law enforcement practices, police misconduct, and civil rights violations. His Master of Public Policy from Oregon State University, along with his Certificate from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving police procedures and practices.
Work Experience
David T. Sweeney has over 40 years of experience in law enforcement and mediation, currently serving as an Expert Witness at DT Sweeney Consulting, LLC since 2017 and as Adjunct Faculty at Northwestern University since 2022. His extensive career includes roles at multiple Seattle Police Department locations, where he held various positions from Police Officer to Force Investigations Lieutenant, and as a Mediator at King County ADR and Oregon Federal Executive Board until 2022.
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Best Descriptor
David T. Sweeney provides expert witness services and training in law enforcement practices, focusing on use of force and police pursuits.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert witness in police use of force cases
- 2consultation on law enforcement training programs
- 3advising on police legal standards
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View full reportEducation
Master of Public Policy
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Arts
University of Washington
Associate in Arts/Sciences
Shoreline Community College
Certificate, School of Police Staff and Command
Northwestern University
Associate in Arts in Police Sciences
Shoreline Community College · 2002
Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command · 2021
Licenses
- Structural Engineer (SE) (WA)
- Structural Engineer (SE) (OR)
- Structural Engineer (SE) (UT)
- Structural Engineer (SE) (HI)
- Professional Engineer (PE) (CO)
- Professional Engineer (PE) (ID)
- Professional Engineer (PE) (MT)