Law Enforcement

Pettigrew consults on civil and criminal matters involving police practices, use of force, traffic stops, K-9 operations, criminal interdiction, training adequacy, and supervisory liability. He is retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel in state and federal cases.

Yes — Pettigrew is a fully testifying expert who provides case consultation, written expert reports, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in state and federal matters.

Pettigrew rose from Trooper to Captain with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, personally overseeing use-of-force investigations and officer-involved shooting reviews at the command level. His opinions are grounded in nationally recognized standards and over 30 years of operational and supervisory experience.

Pettigrew is a certified K-9 handler whose career K-9 work resulted in drug and asset seizures exceeding $70 million, earning him four Interdictor of the Year awards. He evaluates K-9 deployment decisions, handler conduct, and operational compliance with accepted standards.

Pettigrew served as Director of the CLEET Academy — the largest law enforcement academy in Oklahoma — training approximately 350 cadets per year, and previously established the first Basic Peace Officer Academy at Canadian Valley Technology Center. He is fully qualified to evaluate training adequacy, curriculum compliance, and academy standards.

Yes — Pettigrew provides independent, objective analysis and is available to both plaintiff and defense counsel in civil litigation and criminal defense matters involving law enforcement conduct.