Reports That Do Not
Match the Record
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A police report is supposed to be a record, not a narrative. When statements and paperwork diverge from the video and the timeline, the divergence itself becomes evidence, and it can be documented line by line.
What this covers.
Within this engagement
- False or misleading officer statements
- Embellished and inaccurate police reports
- Falsified police reports
- Officer report-writing practices
- Police misconduct affecting a criminal prosecution
The reports themselves against body-worn and surveillance video, CAD records, and sworn statements, reconciled item by item to show where the paper and the record part ways.
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“He engaged with the jury and his testimony was solid. I recommend Professor Gilbertson in any case involving police misconduct.”Patrick Trudell, Attorney at Law · Kirkland, WA
Before the record is sent.
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Conflicts are checked before any substantive discussion. Please do not send privileged material with a first inquiry; after retention the record is exchanged on physical media. Gregory consults for attorneys and their staff only, and does not provide legal advice or attorney referrals to individuals.