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Capt. Greg Meyer (ret.)

Less Lethal Issues in Law Enforcement

Greg Meyer, a retired Captain from the Los Angeles Police Department, served for 30 years, including eight years as a commanding officer. Greg is a member of PERF and IACP. He holds the Certified Litigation Specialist credential of the Americans for Effective Law Enforcement (AELE), and is and is a member of the AELE faculty advisory committee. He was an expert witness during the Rodney King federal civil trial, and he was a consultant for the defense during the sentencing phase of the criminal trial.

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