Biography - Dr. Ron Martinelli
Ron Martinelli, Ph.D., is the founder and director of Martinelli & Associates Justice and Forensic Consultants, Inc. He is recognized in California and across the nation as an authority in officer safety, the Use of Force street gang dynamics and law enforcement training.

Dr. Martinelli is a former police officer and a 25 year veteran of law enforcement, who spent the majority of his diverse career with the San Jose (CA) Police Department.

He served in a variety of field, investigative and training assignments including: felony suppression patrol, street gang investigations, academy instructor and Field Training Officer. He was also a member of the San Jose PD's elite Street Crimes Unit and worked as an undercover decoy officer in robbery and prostitution sting operations.

Dr. Martinelli is a former director of one of California's Criminal Justice Training Centers, where he also coordinated Basic Police, Sheriff, and Corrections/Probation Academies. He received his Doctoral degree in criminology from Columbia Pacific University and Masters degrees in Public and Justice Administration from Golden Gate University. He has been an active college credentialed instructor since 1978.

Dr. Martinelli is certified as an "expert witness" in state and federal courts on the subjects of law enforcement training and the Use of Force. He is listed in several national directories of experts, including the Calibre Press "Street Survival" Directory of Expert Witnesses. He has been a consultant on Use of Force training for CPOC, CAPIA, and CPPCA, and is a frequent training presenter at regional and state conferences. He is also a member in good standing of the prestigious International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA).

Dr. Martinelli is the author of three texts, over 20 training manuals and numerous published articles on officer safety, use of force, street gangs and law enforcement training. His work has been spotlighted in national newspapers, magazines and TV crime documentaries.