California Licensed Private Investigator No. PI189147

About First Response Law Enforcement Consulting Group

My name is Craig McLaren, the proprietor of First Response Law Enforcement Consulting Group, headquartered in Southern California.

My firm specializes in providing expert testimony services as well as delivering private investigation, and consultation, across the United States.

Expertise

EXPERT WITNESS & CONSULTING

I've been retained for a multitude of cases involving police and security liability matters in both law enforcement and private sector contexts. These cases encompass various aspects, such as use of force, police pursuits, crowd control, premises liability, and more, across the United States. I am a court qualified expert as well as being certified as an expert by the Los Angeles Police Department.

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR/SECURITY

As a licensed Private Investigator in California, I routinely collaborate with attorneys in police trial boards. Additionally, I have offered litigation support for cases involving both criminal defense and civil matters. I have worked numerous security details as well as providing celebrity security including bodyguard and residential security for two years.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

As a distinguished police officer, I have received numerous awards, including the LAPD Police Medal and more than a hundred other commendations. My extensive law enforcement career spans over 31 years, I have expertise in various fields, including: Patrol, Narcotics, Gangs, Vice, and undercover operations.

TEACHING

As a Los Angeles Police Department, Training Officer for 24 years of my career, I have taught/ trained in excess of 100 young police officers in all facets of police work. I am highly experienced in relating complex materials to those who are inexperienced in the field.