My role is as a subject matter Use of Force and Self Defence Expert Witness.

I completed this role for the last five years and produced reports for Greater Manchester Police, several other Police forces, the Police Federation, the police Professional Standards Branch and the Independent Office for Police Conduct IOPC.

I produced in-depth, independent and impartial reports, I also gave evidence at misconduct hearings as well as crown court proceedings.

I have created my own company, Carmody Consultancy Subject Matter Expert Ltd, to give agencies the opportunity to request my knowledge, skills, experience and expertise in the field of safety training and as a Consultant Subject Matter Use of Force Expert Witness.

I am a retired police officer of 25 years (April 2025). Because of my skills, training and knowledge I can offer companies bespoke training in all aspects of personal safety and self-defence for all kinds of employees.

I trained highly skilled police officers, firearms officers, counter terrorist officers etc, right through to civilian staff.

I trained officers to be High Risk Detention & Extradition Trained and regularly organised and managed the movement of suspected terrorists during their custody period, through to transport to court, deportation, or repatriation of terrorists, prisoners and criminals etc.

I was the Lead Trainer for GMP, I trained and mentored new police trainers. I helped develop and deliver the new scenario-based training that is now used by all the police.