Qualifications:
• B. S., Chemistry, Geology
• Alcohol Impairment & Toxicology Evaluator
• Forensic Science Experience (9 yrs.)
• Litigation Consultant
• Alcohol Impairment & Breath Testing Equipment Educator
Specialization Focus:
• Drug & Alcohol Effects
• Breath Alcohol Analyzers
• Forensic Toxicology
• Alcohol Abuse Assessment
• Standardized Field SobrietyTests
• Traffic Safety, DUI/DWI
Number of years as an expert: 8
Number of times retained, deposed and/or testimony: 50
• B. S., Chemistry, Geology
• Alcohol Impairment & Toxicology Evaluator
• Forensic Science Experience (9 yrs.)
• Litigation Consultant
• Alcohol Impairment & Breath Testing Equipment Educator
Specialization Focus:
• Drug & Alcohol Effects
• Breath Alcohol Analyzers
• Forensic Toxicology
• Alcohol Abuse Assessment
• Standardized Field SobrietyTests
• Traffic Safety, DUI/DWI
Number of years as an expert: 8
Number of times retained, deposed and/or testimony: 50
Ms.Jeanne M. Swartz is a recognized alcohol impairment and toxicology evaluator, litigation consultant, educator and expert witness. She consults in all aspects of forensic alcohol impairment, toxicology, alcohol/blood analysis, and civil/criminal traffic safety related litigation.
Ms. Swartz provides her unbiased expert opinions, evaluations, assessments, research, depositions, and testimony to both plaintiff and defense attorneys in State and Federal courts. She bases her opinions on professional experience, academic expertise, research and the evidence-based facts of each case.
Ms. Swartz is an invaluable asset to attorneys while navigating forensic science, toxicology, impairment and regulatory compliance disputes. Her extensive forensic analysis experience, educator, and as an expert witness enables her to deliver clear and concise opinions to ensure that complex forensic science and toxicology terminology can be understood by any audience. As a multi-subject matter expert, she is highly proficient at evaluating opposing experts' data and opinions for accuracy, appropriateness, and reliability, which increases efficiency and positive case outcomes.
Education:
• University of Alaska Anchorage, M. A., Post Secondary Education, Chemistry Major (1992)
• University of Mary Washington, B. S., Chemistry, Geology (1974-1978)
Professional Development:
• Incident Command System (ICS) Training Courses, ICS-100, -200, -300, -320, -700 (2010-2012)
• The Western States Project, Introduction to Environmental Enforcement Training Course (2011)
• Anchorage, AK, Drug Recognition 56 hr. Expert Training Course (2007)
• Anchorage, AK, 16 hr. Drug Recognition Expert Pre-School (2007)
• Indiana University, Robert F. Borkenstein Effects of Drugs on Human Performance & Behavior Course (2006)
• Ft. Richardson, AK, Standardized Field Sobriety Test Training Course (2004)
• Indiana University, Robert F. Borkenstein Alcohol & Traffic Safety Course (2003)
Recent Professional Experience:
State of Alaska-Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Water
• Environmental Regulations & Programs Specialist III (2018-2022)
• Environmental Regulations & Programs Specialist IV (2014-2018)
State of Alaska - Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Air Quality
• Environmental Programs Specialist IV (2012-2014)
State of Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Division of Spill Prevention & Response
• Environmental Program Specialist III (2010-2012)
State of Alaska,
• Forensic Scientist (1998-2010)
For a complete list of professional experience please reference CV.
Professional Associations:
• Society for Forensic Toxicologists, Member (2008-2014)
• International Association for Chemical Testing, Member (2001-2011)
Teaching Experience:
Ms. Swartz has instructed law enforcement officers on the operation of breath alcohol testing equipment and has instructed numerous attorneys and judges on how evidence should be evaluated related to alcohol impairment cases.
Publications:
• Jeanne Swartz, Author: "American Prosecutors Research Institute monograph, Breath Testing for Prosecutors (2004)
Awards & Recognition:
• Alaska Strategic Enforcement Traffic Safety Office Award of Excellence, Field of Forensic Chemistry (2009)
• State of Alaska Department of Public Safety Civilian Employee of the Year (2001)
Ms. Swartz provides her unbiased expert opinions, evaluations, assessments, research, depositions, and testimony to both plaintiff and defense attorneys in State and Federal courts. She bases her opinions on professional experience, academic expertise, research and the evidence-based facts of each case.
Ms. Swartz is an invaluable asset to attorneys while navigating forensic science, toxicology, impairment and regulatory compliance disputes. Her extensive forensic analysis experience, educator, and as an expert witness enables her to deliver clear and concise opinions to ensure that complex forensic science and toxicology terminology can be understood by any audience. As a multi-subject matter expert, she is highly proficient at evaluating opposing experts' data and opinions for accuracy, appropriateness, and reliability, which increases efficiency and positive case outcomes.
Education:
• University of Alaska Anchorage, M. A., Post Secondary Education, Chemistry Major (1992)
• University of Mary Washington, B. S., Chemistry, Geology (1974-1978)
Professional Development:
• Incident Command System (ICS) Training Courses, ICS-100, -200, -300, -320, -700 (2010-2012)
• The Western States Project, Introduction to Environmental Enforcement Training Course (2011)
• Anchorage, AK, Drug Recognition 56 hr. Expert Training Course (2007)
• Anchorage, AK, 16 hr. Drug Recognition Expert Pre-School (2007)
• Indiana University, Robert F. Borkenstein Effects of Drugs on Human Performance & Behavior Course (2006)
• Ft. Richardson, AK, Standardized Field Sobriety Test Training Course (2004)
• Indiana University, Robert F. Borkenstein Alcohol & Traffic Safety Course (2003)
Recent Professional Experience:
State of Alaska-Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Water
• Environmental Regulations & Programs Specialist III (2018-2022)
• Environmental Regulations & Programs Specialist IV (2014-2018)
State of Alaska - Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Air Quality
• Environmental Programs Specialist IV (2012-2014)
State of Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Division of Spill Prevention & Response
• Environmental Program Specialist III (2010-2012)
State of Alaska,
• Forensic Scientist (1998-2010)
For a complete list of professional experience please reference CV.
Professional Associations:
• Society for Forensic Toxicologists, Member (2008-2014)
• International Association for Chemical Testing, Member (2001-2011)
Teaching Experience:
Ms. Swartz has instructed law enforcement officers on the operation of breath alcohol testing equipment and has instructed numerous attorneys and judges on how evidence should be evaluated related to alcohol impairment cases.
Publications:
• Jeanne Swartz, Author: "American Prosecutors Research Institute monograph, Breath Testing for Prosecutors (2004)
Awards & Recognition:
• Alaska Strategic Enforcement Traffic Safety Office Award of Excellence, Field of Forensic Chemistry (2009)
• State of Alaska Department of Public Safety Civilian Employee of the Year (2001)
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Phone907-268-8402
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Jeanne Swartz-CV
Location:Anchorage, AK, USA