About the Speaker:
Dennis Root is a renowned law enforcement trainer and nationally recognized expert who testifies in cases regarding use of force and personal safety.  He has over 24 years experience in law enforcement, private security and correctional use of force training. As a career instructor, Dennis has developed a unique ability to describe the complex details in easy to understand terms. Dennis served as the use of force expert during the well-publicized George Zimmerman trial. He has helped attorneys, administrators, and jurors understand the various factors that may justify or invalidate the use of force. Dennis has never been rejected as an expert in any jurisdiction where he has been asked to offer testimony. In addition to his extensive law enforcement background, Dennis is a very successful private investigator. He specializes in force related cases and the independent review of investigations conducted by law enforcement Internal Affairs Departments.