Recognized K9 Expert
Because of his experience and expertise, in 1997, Brad started Canine Tactical Operations and Consulting (K9 Tac Ops) where he provides K9 expert witness reports, opinions, testimony, K9 unit readiness evaluations as well as high risk K9 tactical courses for patrol and SWAT. Brad is extremely successful and has earned a reputation of being extremely detailed, in-depth, thorough and complete in his case review, opinions, reports and testimony.
Brad provides expert witness opinions, testimony and consulting services in the following areas:
Attorneys
Brad goes beyond the defendants’ deposition by bringing vital and critical details to light that most people would not recognize. He will give you a comprehensive, impartial case evaluation and review from the standpoint of proper and accepted best police practices, professional standards, training and procedures.
An expert in this area, he can stand up to the stress of cross-examination and provide clear and concise information to the jury.
City Managers
The safety of your community is a top priority for City Managers. Brad has worked with cities, counties and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, Canada and Brazil and around the world, to help protect cities like yours.
Protect your city and your employees by using Brad's experience and expertise in the selection of dogs, K9 handlers, training, use of force, and report writing, as well as developing and updating your K9 policy and K9 manuals.
k9 Tacops
Brad Smith provides Expert Witness opinions and testimonies to attorneys in criminal and civil cases regarding patrol K9 deployments and K9 SWAT operations.
Since 1986, Brad has been developing and training K9 patrol teams, as well as the highly specialized field of K9 SWAT deployments. He offers basic and advanced training courses called CATS (CAnine Tactical Schools) for patrol K9 handlers and SKIDDS (SWAT & K9 Interaction During Deployment School).
law enforcement
A properly trained police dog has proved to reduce deadly force situations as well as increase the safety for the officers, citizens and even the suspects. Brad provides this knowledge through his basic and advanced K9 patrol and K9 SWAT classes.
Brad also provides consulting services to law enforcement agencies on K9 related issues such as: dog and handler selection, oral boards, training, report writing, policy, case law, use of force, deployment tactics for K9 patrol deployments and K9 SWAT operations.


Brad Smith in print
Brad is the author of two books. His first book is titled: “K9 Tactical Operations for Patrol and SWAT.” Brad co-authored his second book titled: “K9’s in the Courtroom.” Brad has also published over 135 articles for a wide variety of publications on K9 SWAT Deployment, K9 patrol training and K9 civil preparation. Contact Brad below for a copy of his books.
Contact Brad Smith
Protect your city and your employees by using Brad’s experience and expertise. If you think Brad can help you please contact him. Brad will send you his CV, retainer and fee schedule.
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