John R. Black, Aragon National
915 SW Rimrock Way, STE 201-403 Redmond, OR 97756
(503) 707-5107
Primary Area of Expertise
Use of Force
Expert Witness Profile
Dr. Black is an internationally recognized expert in decision-making analysis and is uniquely qualified to offer unparalleled insights when one decides to use force. His doctoral work and degree (DBA) focused on visual information and decision-making, and his Postdoctoral Master’s in Psychology focused on understanding the sensemaking-decision making (SM-DM) dialectic of critical events. Dr. Black seamlessly integrates forensic analysis with cognitive insights. His expertise and practical experience in cognitive interviewing allow Dr. Black to focus on and understand the mindset and decision-making processes of individuals involved in critical incidents, providing a nuanced understanding that sets him apart.
Dr. Black uncovers the underlying motivations behind an actor’s choices using advanced frameworks like systems thinking and sensemaking while blending qualitative and quantitative methodologies, producing the richest understanding available from the evidence. He delves beyond surface-level facts to explore both individual behaviors and systemic influences, making him an invaluable asset in analyzing complex events and then explaining them to lawyers, actors, and juries. He is renowned for his unbiased, evidence-based approach. Dr. Black delivers a balanced analysis examining all arguments and premises. His expert testimony provides courts with the clarity needed to make informed decisions, distinguishing him as a trusted figure in the field.
Frequently presenting at international conferences, Dr. Black presents on the latest trends in the practice of inquiry and understanding and the importance of cognition and thinking about our thinking. His dual expertise in academic research and practical application allows him a unique perspective that is crucially important in understanding use of force, especially the choice to use lethal force.
For those seeking an expert who delivers comprehensive, ethical, and insightful analysis, Dr. Black provides unmatched value.
**A detailed curriculum vitae is available upon request.**
Dr. Black uncovers the underlying motivations behind an actor’s choices using advanced frameworks like systems thinking and sensemaking while blending qualitative and quantitative methodologies, producing the richest understanding available from the evidence. He delves beyond surface-level facts to explore both individual behaviors and systemic influences, making him an invaluable asset in analyzing complex events and then explaining them to lawyers, actors, and juries. He is renowned for his unbiased, evidence-based approach. Dr. Black delivers a balanced analysis examining all arguments and premises. His expert testimony provides courts with the clarity needed to make informed decisions, distinguishing him as a trusted figure in the field.
Frequently presenting at international conferences, Dr. Black presents on the latest trends in the practice of inquiry and understanding and the importance of cognition and thinking about our thinking. His dual expertise in academic research and practical application allows him a unique perspective that is crucially important in understanding use of force, especially the choice to use lethal force.
For those seeking an expert who delivers comprehensive, ethical, and insightful analysis, Dr. Black provides unmatched value.
**A detailed curriculum vitae is available upon request.**
Education & Licenses
DBA, MA, MS (Post doctoral), BS, Force Science Advanced Specialist, Certified Systems Thinking Amped Five Video Analysis (Video & Authenticate), Input Ace Video Analysis (Examiner & Metrogical), AI&Ethics
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