365 Legal Services Ltd now offers independent expert reports in relation to:

• Police Use of Force

• Allegations of Excessive or Unlawful Force

• Use of Force Within the Custody Environment

• Police Tactics and Operational Decision-Making

• National Decision Model (NDM)

• Conflict Management and Tactical Communication

• Mental Health and Vulnerability in Relation to Police Use of Force

• Handcuffing, Ground Restraint and Escort Techniques

• Taser, PAVA, Baton, Spit Hoods and Limb Restraints

• Body Worn Video (BWV), CCTV and Video Evidence Review

• Independent Review Against College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), Relevant Legislation and Recognised Professional Practice

• Criminal Proceedings

• Civil Claims Against Police Forces

• Police Misconduct Proceedings

• Been charged with Assault Emergency Worker and claims they acted in self-defence?

• Been subjected to force they believe was excessive or unlawful?

• Sustained injuries whilst being restrained by police?

• Been restrained during a mental health crisis or whilst otherwise vulnerable?

• Been subjected to force whilst detained in police custody?

Key Questions our Independent Expert Can Assist With:

• Was the use of force lawful?

• Was the force necessary, reasonable and proportionate?

• Was force required in the circumstances?

• Were there alternative tactical options available?

• Did officers comply with College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP)?

• Was the National Decision Model (NDM) applied appropriately?

• Were communication, de-escalation and conflict management consistent with recognised police training and guidance?

• Were mental health, vulnerability and safeguarding appropriately considered?

• Does the Body Worn Video support the officers' accounts?

•  Is the force used consistent with recognised police training and operational practice?

Our Independent Expert has a vast amount of experience in this sector and completes Expert Reports for law firms around the country on a weekly basis.

Some of his qualifications include:

• College of Policing Qualified Police Use of Force Subject Matter Expert

• Nationally Trained Expert Witness Writing (Bond Solon)

• Former Public Order Tactical Adviser (POPSA)

• Former Chief Taser Instructor

• Former Operational Training Sergeant

• Extensive operational experience reviewing police use of force incidents

• Specialist expertise in police tactics, tactical communication and conflict management

• Professional Indemnity and Expert Witness Insurance