Dr. John R. Black (D.B.A.)

Dr. John R. Black, D.B.A. is a police use of force and practices expert specializing in the analysis of police tactics, officer-involved shootings, and decision-making processes. With a career encompassing law enforcement operations, military service, and advanced academic research, he brings a comprehensive systems thinking approach to evaluating complex use of force incidents. His work centers on investigating police practices, assessing decision-making frameworks, and evaluating whether proper protocols were followed in use of force events.

Dr. Black has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across international, federal, and state jurisdictions, involving police practices, use of force, and civilian self-defense cases. His Doctor of Business Administration in Business Intelligence, along with certifications such as Certified Litigation Specialist (C.L.S.) – Police and Force Science Institute analysis certified – Advanced, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving police use of force and decision-making processes.