Experience that brings
clarity.

LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERT WITNESS · TRAININGWhen police decisions matter, experience matters. Independent case analysis for attorneys. Practical teaching for the people who lead and serve.Discuss a case | Book training or speakingOklahoma based. Available nationwide.

30+ YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT · TROOP COMMANDER · ACADEMY DIRECTOR · AUTHOR

FOR ATTORNEYSUnderstand the conduct.
Evaluate the case.

Get a clear assessment of police actions, training, and policy from someone who has worked the road, led officers, and trained recruits.01 / Case assessment
Review reports, video, policies, and other available records to identify issues that merit closer examination. Consulting without testimony is available.02 / Expert analysis & testimony
Independent opinions, written reports, deposition preparation, and testimony within the agreed scope and areas of qualification.03 / Ongoing case consultation
Understand police terminology, training expectations, operational decisions, and questions raised by the developing record.Areas of review
Police practices & supervision · Use of force · Traffic stops & interdiction · Emergency driving & due regard · Interviews & interrogations · K-9 operations · Training & policy complianceRequest a conflict check

TRAINING & SPEAKINGLessons from the field. Built for your audience.Give your people something they can use when they return to work. Practical instruction for agencies, associations, conferences, law enforcement, first responders, and healthcare organizations.What Gets Departments Sued
Training, supervision, policy, and operational decisions that deserve closer attention.Leadership That Holds Up
Accountability, credibility, and leading people through difficult decisions.Traffic Stops & Officer Decision-Making
Roadside communication, interdiction practices, and the decisions behind the report.Body Language, Interviews & Statements
Observation, questioning, and evaluating statements in context.Leading Through Change
Communication, resistance, and keeping teams engaged when expectations change.Ask about availability

MEET TRENTFrom the roadside to the classroom. Experience at every level.I’m Trent Pettigrew, a retired Oklahoma State Trooper/Captain, former Troop Commander, Instructor, and former CLEET Academy Director.My background spans criminal interdiction, K-9 operations, organizational leadership, and academy training. That experience shapes how I review a case and how I teach: ask direct questions, examine the details, and explain the findings in plain language.I hold degrees in Criminal Justice and Business and a Master’s Degree in Business Management. I have also taught Criminal Justice, Ethics, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership at the university level.Author of LIAR — Lie Detection Made EasyRequest my CV

A CLEAR NEXT STEPSimple to start. Defined before work begins.01 / Connect
A general case inquiry or a brief description of your audience and event is enough to get started.02 / Define
For cases, complete a conflict check first. For training, discuss the topic, format, date, and goals.03 / Engage
Scope, availability, fees, and engagement terms are provided before work or booking is confirmed.LET’S TALKYour next case. Your next class. Start here.Call (405) 973-8048
Email [email protected]Based in Southeast Oklahoma. Serving Oklahoma, North Texas, and engagements nationwide.For a case, share the general issues, jurisdiction, and deadline. For training, share the audience, topic, preferred date, and location. Please do not send confidential records or sensitive case details before a conflict check.Send an inquiry

Trust your case to a proven past.© Pettigrew Law Enforcement Consulting. Services subject to availability and written engagement. Website information is not legal advice.