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An expert  is someone widely recognized as a reliable source of technique or skill whose faculty for judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely is accorded authority and status by peers or the public in a specific well-distinguished domain. An expert, more generally, is a person with extensive knowledge or ability based on research, experience, or occupation and in a particular area of study. Experts are called in for advice on their respective subject, but they do not always agree on the particulars of a field of study. An expert can be believed, by virtue of credential, training, education, profession, publication or experience, to have special knowledge of a subject beyond that of the average person, sufficient that others may officially (and legally) rely upon the individual’s opinion. –Wikipedia 

The term “expert” gets thrown around a lot in the law enforcement, prosecution, and forensics field. Most  of these folks are honest hard working people who have knowledge and experience to share. Today more than any other time in history,  we are seeing an increase in experts. I think much of that increase is due to the world becoming smaller through technology and the increase in speed of information.  In today’s high tech world, a web site is all it takes to put out the “shingle” on a new business,  50 years ago it took a lot to get noticed and found anywhere outside your 250 mile radius of operation.

With this ease of advertisement comes some problems.  The right web site, the right wording, and few well placed contacts can set anyone up as an expert. I would caution everyone looking to hire an expert or consultant to research who they are. Talk to other agencies and people of authority to find out if what their web site says is true. Don’t blinding go into a consulting relationship with someone simply because of a flashy web site.  However, there also exists  room for the new consultants and experts in the field.  The “old guys” won’t be around forever and others need to start developing skills and positioning to step in when others have gone.  Further, I might add,  that everyone has something to share.  The criminal investigator with a five year track record of solving cases can still add greatly to small under staffed departments or an officer of less years or experience.

Expert is not defined by a certain number of years, political connections, or employment in a large metro  department.  I might step out and say an officer working in a small to mid-size agency might even have more to share.  The “big city boys” are specialized and work largely within their defined disciplines: detective, crime scene tech, criminalist, etc.  but  the small department guy has to do it all himself in many cases, save the lab work of course.  In years past I routinely was called to a scene of a death; interviewed all witnesses, processed the crime scene, collected evidence, developed a suspect, interrogated said suspect, and cleared cases.   Keep in mind that of the 21,500 law enforcement agencies in the United States – 80% have 20 or fewer personnel.

Todays Guest:

Today I talk with Nick Rishwain of experts.com.  Nick and I discuss the topics of experts and what qualifications should be placed upon an expert.  Whether you are looking to become an expert or consultant yourself, or may be in the market to employ one.  This episode will walk you through cautions and information you need to chose wisely.  You can find more about Nick at his email info@expets.com  or visit the web site directly at experts.com 

Experts.com was established to allow professionals a platform to showcase their areas of Expertise. Since 1994, we have been providing millions of users worldwide with access to specialized knowledge. We believe our members should have control over monetizing their specialized knowledge and expertise. In this day in age of high technology, there is no need for a broker or middle man to mark up fees or market your expertise. Put your best foot forward with Experts.com.

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