James Boydd is a retired Police Sergeant for the City of Corona (CA) and has worked numerous assignments including, Patrol, Field Training, SWAT, Traffic, and Gang Enforcement. He has over 25 years of experience as a law enforcement use of force trainer at the basic academy, in-service and corporate contract levels. Mr. Boydd has served as a retained use of force expert for the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office (CA) and has worked as a Forensic Expert in Police Practices for Martinelli & Associates Justice Consultants, Inc. Mr. Boydd’s experience also includes LE product development and consulting to include the patented rifle rated Compact Response Shields, Pat-Down Props® and the Peacekeeper Expandable Baton. Mr. Boydd is a military veteran who served six years on active duty as a member of the United States Air Force.