I have over three decades of investigative, project management, public policy and institutional development experience in rule of law, criminal justice, and post-conflict public security programs, including emerging democracies, post-conflict and transitional environments.  Specific expertise in:  strategic planning, investigative policies and procedures; design, planning, management and evaluation of international development and assistance programs in post-conflict and emerging democracy situations; technical assistance in drafting enabling legislation and implementing policies and procedures; integration of police and prosecutorial
development; design and development of criminal investigative and professional responsibility functions; police organization and management; academy development and training; court and judicial security; evidence handling and chain of custody.   Experience working with the US Departments of State and Justice, the United Nations, USAID, international donors, and numerous host governments on international development projects.   Post-conflict/failed state experience includes Panama (creation of civilian police), Somalia (Strategic Plan for the reestablishment of the Somali National Police), E. Slavonia (integration of Serb/Croat police), Haiti (management of both Haitian National Police and prosecutor development programs), Kosovo (harmonization of judicial, prosecutor and police investigative procedures) and Afghanistan (implementation plan for Justice Sector mentoring).