Expert Details
Maritime and Boating Accident Consultant
ID: 732007
California, USA
Consultant for Maritime Attorneys-Vessel accident cases, Marine Surveyor & Forensic Expert. Boating Accident Reconstruction, Court Certified Expert Witness State and Federal Court.
Consultant for the California Department of Boating & Waterways: Wrote course outline and taught: Officer Safety for Hostile Boarding’s, Calif. Boating Law Application, Boating Accident Investigation, Rules of the Road and Rules of Evidence, Boarding Procedures and Public Relations.
Consultant for Ecumene Associates: Conducted Environmental Impact Report for Mandalay Bay Project, Oxnard, CA regarding vessel traffic and safety.
Consultant for Boughton Fishery Enterprises, Port Isabelle, Texas: Conducted open water testing on 30' offshore Tournament Boat for bow design to handle high-speed operation in Gulf waters.
Consultant for Santa Rosa Junior College: Wrote course outline for Recreational Boating Safety. Staff instructor.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1985 | Degree: AA- Teaching Certificate | Subject: Law Enforcement | Institution: U.C. Berkeley |
| Year: 1972 | Degree: Advanced Peace Officers & Training | Subject: Law Enforcement | Institution: Modesto Regional Police Academy |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Forest Protection Officer/RecTech | Department: Pacific Ranger District |
Responsibilities:Patrol of Eldorado National Forest and the lakes & streams within. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1986 to 2008 | Employer: Sonoma County Sheriff's Department | Title: Senior Deputy | Department: Patrol & Court Division |
Responsibilities:Patrol of County communities along the Russian River and the Sonoma County coastal communities.Chief Pilot of the Marine Enforcement Unit Judaical Protection |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1969 to 1980 | Employer: East Bay Regional Parks Police | Title: Chief Pilot At.Sgt. | Department: Marine |
Responsibilities:Operated a patrol boat on San Francisco Bay, Sacramento River, Lake Del Valle and Lake Chabot. Responsible for Federal & State grants, training and supervision of the Marine Enforcement Unit and staff. Investigate boating accidents, injuries & death, fires and theft, write reports and appear in court. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American College of Forensic Examiners. California Boating Safety Officers Association Central Regional Director - President- Charter Member. Boat/U.S. Speakers Bureau. PWC Boating Officers Association. National Water Safety Congress. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| California Teaching Credential, U.C. Berkeley. Peace Officers Standards & Training, Advance Certificate. Advanced Boating Accident Reconstruction Certificate. Intoximeter Certified Operator. F.C.C. Radio Operators License. Vessel Noise Level Examiner. Employer - Federal Forest Protection Officer |
Fields of Expertise
boating accident, boating accident investigation, boat damage, accident analysis, accident causation, personal water craft, allision, maritime accident, investigation, boat explosion, boat, pleasure craft, boating safety, river accident, National Transportation Safety Board, marine explosion, marine fire, boat fire, crime scene investigation, criminal defense investigation, death investigation, criminal investigation, commercial vessel, ferry