SUMMARY STATEMENT
Retired California law enforcement officer with 32 years of experience and 27 years of SWAT tactical experience.
Tactical Trainer for the National Tactical Officers Association; providing training throughout the United States.
Use of force expert with over 25 years of teaching experience in defensive tactics, firearms, use of force, chemical agents, less lethal munitions, and SWAT tactics.
Experience in use of force review, analysis, consultation, and providing expert witness testimony in both state and federal cases.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
| Use of Force Expert Witness. Experience in Use of Force Review and Analysis. Tactics Expert. | 32 Years Law Enforcement Experience (California). 27 Years SWAT Experience (California). 26 Years Tactical Training Instructor. |
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE: PSYCHOLOGY
California Coast University – Santa Ana, CA.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE: PSYCHOLOGY
California Coast University – Santa Ana, CA.
CALIFORNIA POST SUPERVISORY LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
CALIFORNIA POST ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
CERTFICATE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
University of Southern California, Delinquency Control Institute – Los Angeles, CA.
CALIFORNIA POST BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE
Allan Hancock College Police Academy – Santa Maria, CA.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
Allan Hancock College – Santa Maria, CA.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| 01/2025 to Current | CONSULTANT Rob R Morris Consulting, LLC – Nashville, TN. Police Use of Force Expert. Expert Witness – Use of Force, Police & SWAT Operations. Tactical Training. Training Program Developer. Use of Force Consulting; Review and Analysis. SWAT Team Assessment. Critical Incident Review and Analysis. |
| 06/2019 to Current | TACTICAL INSTRUCTOR National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) – Alexandria, VA Instructor: SWAT Team Leader Development. Instructor: Patrol Response to Active Shooter/Killer. Instructor: Basic SWAT Course. Instructor: Police Counter Ambush Tactics Instructor: Advance Response Patrol Officer |
| 01/2003 to 12/2021 | POLICE OFFICER / SERGEANT Santa Maria Police Department – Santa Maria, CA. SWAT Team Leader. Communications / Dispatch Supervisor. Investigations Bureau Sergeant; Violent Crimes Bureau. Police Patrol Sergeant. Detective (Violent Crimes). Tactical Trainer: Firearms, Defensive Tactics (ARCON), Active Killer Response, Chemical Agents, Less Lethal Munitions, SWAT Tactics. |
USE OF FORCE EXPERT EXPERIENCE
Quincy Myers v. Brandon Wheeler (2025) – Report submitted for Plaintiff, case settled. United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; Case No. 4:24-cv-00763-MWB.
Christopher Hensley v. Michael Teets, et al. (2025) – Report submitted for Defense, case settled. United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Asheville Division; Case No. 1:24-cv-00171.
Jason Kloepfer, et al. v. Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department, et al. (2025) – Report submitted and deposed for Defense, case settled. United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Asheville Division; Case No. 1:23-cv-00158-MOC-WCM.
In the Matter of Appeal of Discipline (Suspension) of William Jackson v. Santa Maria Police Department (2019) – Report submitted and deposed for Respondent. Qualified by stipulation as an expert in police use of force. Administrative disciplinary arbitration; Case No. 4-196625-8.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Founder/Instructor: Rob R Morris Consulting, LLC (2025-Present).
Tactical Instructor: National Tactical Officers Association (2019-Present).
SWAT Team Leader: Santa Maria PD, Lompoc PD (1995-2021).
Field Training Officer: Lompoc PD (1995-2001).
Defensive Tactics (ARCON) Instructor: Santa Maria PD, Lompoc PD (1997-2021).
Firearms Instructor: Santa Maria PD, Lompoc PD (1999-2021).
Chemical Agents Instructor: Santa Maria PD, Lompoc PD (1999-2021).
Police Academy Instructor: Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA (2000-2003).
Firearms Instructor: Front Sight Training Institute, Las Vegas, NV (2001-2006).
Tactics Instructor: Co-Owner Tactical Concepts LLC, Santa Maria, CA (2002-2004).
Active Shooter/Killer Response Instructor: Santa Maria PD (2005-2021).
First Aid/CPR Instructor: Santa Maria PD (2006-2008).
Field Training Officer: Santa Maria PD (2008-2014).
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
National Tactical Officers Association Law Enforcement Operations Annual Conference: Counter Ambush Tactics (2026).
Guild Solutions Group: Deliberate Indifference Case Law Webinar (2025).
Oklahoma Tactical Officers Association Annual Conference: 3 Day SWAT Command & Leadership (2024).
Kentucky Tactical Officers Association Annual Conference: 3 Day SWAT Team Leader Development (2023).
Louisiana Tactical Officers Association Annual Conference: 3 Day SWAT Team Leader Development (2023).
Louisiana Tactical Officers Association Annual Conference: Keynote Speaker for Opening Ceremonies (2023).
Colorado Tactical Officers Association Annual Conference: 2 Day SWAT Team Leader Development (2021).
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
National Tactical Officers Association Conference (2014) (2015) (2016).
California Association of Tactical Officers Conference (1995) (1996).
HONORS AND AWARDS
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Black Belt (Present).
Distinguished Service Award – Santa Maria Police Department (2021).
Valedictorian Honorary Award – University of Southern California; Delinquency Control Institute (2000).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) – Membership (2013-Present).
California Association of Tactical Officers (CATO) – Membership (1995-Present).
Gracie Survival Tactics – Membership (2019-Present).
California Force Instructors Association CALFIA – Membership (2025-Present).
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
CA POST Patrol Response to Active Killer Instructor Certification (2018).
CA POST Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor Certification (2017).
CA POST Supervisory Law Enforcement Certificate (2015).
CA POST Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate (2010).
CA POST Distraction Device Instructor Certification (2008).
CA POST Firearms Instructor Certification (2007).
CA POST First Aid / CPR Instructor Certification (2006).
CA POST Response to Active Shooter / Killer Instructor Certification (2001).
CA POST Firearms Instructor Certification (2000).
CA POST Arrest and Control Instructor Recertification (1999).
CA POST Chemical Agents, Specialty Impact Munitions Instructor Certification (1999).
CA POST Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate (1998).
CA POST Arrest and Control Instructor Certification (1997).
CA POST Basic Law Enforcement Certificate (1991).
*CA POST – California’s Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training.
TRAINING
Top 20 Foundational Decision-Making Concepts – NTOA (2019).
SWAT Command Decision Making Leadership I – NTOA (2018).
Patrol Response Active Killer Instructor Certification – NTOA (2018).
Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor Certification – Gracie Jiu Jitsu (2017).
Team Leader Development Course – NTOA (2014).
Homicide Investigation – San Bernardino CO. Sheriff’s Dept. (2008).
Distraction Device Instructor Certification – Defense Technology (2008).
SWAT Tactical Commander – International Training Resources (2008).
Child Forensic Interview Training – CA Institute Human Services (2008).
Behavior Analysis Interview and Interrogation – BATI (2008).
Sexual Assault Investigations Course – San Jose State University (2008).
Firearms Instructor Certification – Sacramento Regional Training Center (2007).
Less Lethal Operator’s Training – McCarthy and Associates Inc. (2006).
First Aid / CPR Instructor Certification – Contra Costa County Sheriff (2006).
Advanced Law Enforcement Driving – Bobby Ore Motorsports (2002).
Hershel Davis Phase II Pistol – HALO Group (2001).
Tactical Pistol – North American Weapons & Tactical Training (2001).
Response to Active Shooter / Killer Instructor Certification – NTOA (2001).
Firearms Instructor Certification – San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Dept. (2000).
Field Evidence Technician Course – Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. (2000).
Arrest and Control Instructor Recertification – Los Angeles Police Dept. (1999).
Chemical Agents, Specialty Impact Munitions Instructor Certification (1999).
Drug Abuse Recognition (DAR) – Lompoc Police Department (1998).
Supervisory Course – Orange County Sheriff’s Department (1997).
Arrest and Control Instructor Certification – Los Angeles Police Department (1997).
Special Weapons and Tactics Course – San Joaquin Delta College (1996).
Field Training Officer – Southwest Regional Training Center (1996).
Under the Influence Course – Orange County Sheriff Department (1995).
Criminal Investigations Course – Chapman University (1993).
Interview and Interrogation Course – CAPTO San Luis Obispo (1993).