Expert Testimony

An expert is someone who – by reason of his/her education, training, skill or experience – has specialist knowledge of a particular field or discipline beyond that of a layman, such that other people may rely on his/her opinion about issues within his/her area of expertise.

The function of the expert witness is to assist a court in reaching its decision by providing independent expert/technical analysis and opinion on an issue(s), based on the information provided.

HSM Training and Consultancy can provide expert testimony in relation to:

  • Confidential informants.

  • Confidential human sources.

  • Human sources.

  • Covert human intelligence sources (CHIS).

  • Jailhouse informants.

  • HUMINT in a law enforcement context.

  • Information received in confidence from the public.

  • Interpersonal communication in policing.

Our evidence can address the following aspects:

  • The psychological factors affecting the recruitment and management of informants.

  • The structures required to manage informants.

  • The content of policy and procedures.

  • Record keeping relating to informant management.

  • Effective risk management.

  • The training required for officers involved in managing informants.

  • Corruption issues relating to informant management.

  • Legal requirements for informant management including human rights issues.

HSM Training and Consultancy can also provide expert testimony in relation to:

  • Risk management in relation to covert police operations including undercover operations and surveillance.

  • Intelligence management.

Please get in touch if you require advice. We have written numerous publications on these topics and provide training to law enforcement and intelligence agencies, on an international basis. Our consultant holds a PhD specializing in these business areas and has delivered training on every continent.

The opinions provided are based in significant real world experience gained from across the globe, and from over 22 years of academic research.

All matters are treated in strictest confidence. Phone +44 7739 370 969 or email: info@hsmtraining.com