Public Policy and Public Administration Consultants

Dr. Theron L. Bowman is a nationally recognized expert inn Police Practices, Constitutional Policing, and Law Enforcement Oversight, with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement leadership, consulting, and litigation support. His extensive background includes serving as the Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager for Arlington, Texas, and as the founder and CEO of The Bowman Group, a consultancy specializing in police and public safety reform.

Strategic Consulting & Reform Initiatives - Dr. Bowman provides expert guidance on policy development, training, and compliance in:

Teaching & Training - Dr. Bowman has conducted training for police executives and agencies on constitutional policing, leadership, and accountability.

• Professional Leadership & Contributions
• Commissioner, CALEA (2006-2013) – Oversaw accreditation of 1,000+ agencies
• Board Member, IACP Executive Committee & Foundation
• Public Safety Coordinator – Major Events (Super Bowl, World Series, NBA All-Star Game, Political Demonstrations)
• Published Author on law enforcement best practices

Academic Experience - Dr. Bowman has more than 25 years of academic experience, having taught at:

•  Texas Christian University (Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice)
• University of Texas at Arlington (Professor, Criminology & Criminal Justice)
• Illinois Law Enforcement Institute, Western Illinois University

Dr. Bowman has deep knowledge of police and public safety policies, practices & legal standards and extensive courtroom experience as an expert witness. He has a proven track record in high-profile litigation & police oversight. Dr. Bowman has a great rapport with members at all levels in organizations 

View Dr. Theron Bowman's Expert Witness Profile.

Virginia Rhodes, EdD has over 35 years experience in Urban School District Policy, School Development, Administration and Teaching. Dr. Rhodes' specialties include persistently failing city schools, new school start-ups, intentional school design 

Consulting Focus:

• District and individual school strategy for equity
• Replacing factory model district & school structures with highly engaging models
• Replacing punitive discipline with developmental systems
• *STEM start-ups and environmental school design 
• Innovative teacher hiring, and teacher-led school models, including in districts with collective bargaining
• Replacing toxic district or school culture with human-friendly models
• Effective school security and safety--beyond electronics to the human side
• Collaborating with community grassroots organizing partners

Background - Dr. Rhodes has provided consulting services to an international firm on certain aspects of U.S. public school practices prior to their exploration of a related market sector. She acted as a consultant to the University of Cincinnati Career Center assisting in the development of pre-service teacher hiring expectations. Dr. Rhodes was retained by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to co-investigate a study for mental health and achievement factors related to excessive student mobility. 

As a consultant on AdvancedEd School Accreditation Teams, she has evaluated high school performance. Dr. Rhodes has researched and written numerous articles on school mobility, achievement, culture, and STEM (NSF). She has conducted numerous training workshops and spoken on urban school district policy and other related topics to various community groups and national educational organizations.

View Dr. Rhodes' Expert Witness Profile.