Services

Barrett Critical Incident Consulting provides independent analytical support in police use-of-force and critical incident matters. Services are designed to assist attorneys with case evaluation, strategy development, and litigation preparation, while maintaining professional objectivity and methodological rigor.

Engagements may involve early case review, focused analytical work, or support throughout the life of a case.

I provide independent analysis during the case evaluation phase to help counsel determine whether use-of-force issues are central or peripheral to the matter, and whether the officer's decisions are defensible or vulnerable under scrutiny.

This early review can clarify:

- What decision points matter most

- Whether body-worn camera evidence supports or contradicts the narrative

- What human performance factors are present

- Whether investigative sufficiency issues exist

- What weaknesses opposing counsel will likely exploit

Typical deliverable: Verbal consultation or written preliminary assessment

I prepare detailed written reports analyzing use-of-force incidents, including:

- Timeline reconstruction with decision-point analysis

- Body-worn camera and video evidence review (frame-by-frame when necessary)

- Human performance factors (perception, reaction time, stress effects)

- Compliance with or deviation from training and policy

- Investigative sufficiency evaluation

Reports are written to withstand scrutiny in deposition and can be adapted for criminal defense, civil rights litigation, or municipal defense matters.

I provide testimony when appropriate, with focus on:

- Explaining decision-making under stress

- Interpreting body-worn camera evidence in proper context

- Addressing action-reaction time and perception issues

- Evaluating reasonableness of force decisions

My testimony is grounded in evidence and analytical principles, not advocacy. I maintain professional objectivity regardless of which side has retained me.

Throughout the life of a case, I provide:

- Strategy consultation on force-related issues

- Assistance with cross-examination preparation

- Review of opposing expert reports

- Identification of key facts and vulnerabilities

- Support in settlement discussions when force analysis is relevant

Services are tailored to the needs of each case. I work with attorneys on both sides of the bar and maintain independence in every engagement.

I work on an hourly basis with case-specific retainers. Rates vary depending on the nature and complexity of the review required.

For fee information and availability, contact:

dustan@barrettcriticalconsulting.com | 214-403-4289

I am most effective when engaged:

• During early case evaluation

• Prior to key litigation decisions

• When video evidence is central to the case

• When decision-making under time pressure is a critical issue

Early involvement often reduces downstream costs and avoids avoidable strategic missteps.