About Me...
Nice to meet you. I’m Andrew James, M.A., founder of Andrew James Consulting LLC. My professional background is built on decades of leadership, investigation, public safety, and operational decision-making in Southern California. I served a long career with the California Highway Patrol, retiring as a Commander/Captain, where I developed deep experience in law enforcement policies and procedures, emergency response, traffic and collision protocols, incident command, personnel matters, and public safety standards. I have also worked in the private sector as a Health, Safety, Environment, and Security professional in the oil and gas industry, supporting high-risk operations, emergency mitigation, accident investigations, safety program development, and zero-incident performance across demanding worksites.
Today, my focus is helping attorneys, businesses, and private organizations understand complex safety, security, and law enforcement issues with clarity and credibility. Through Andrew James Consulting LLC, I provide expert witness support, case review, consulting, policy evaluation, incident analysis, workplace safety guidance, and practical risk-management insight. My approach is grounded in real-world experience, sound judgment, and a commitment to objective, defensible opinions. Whether assisting with litigation, reviewing operational failures, strengthening safety practices, or advising private industry, my goal is simple: provide clear, professional, and experienced guidance when the stakes are high.
Services Provided
California-Based | Available Nationwide
Incident & Accident Investigation
• Vehicle collisions and roadway incidents
• Workplace accidents and safety failures
• Catastrophic events (fires, floods, earthquakes)
Expert Witness & Legal Support
• Case review and liability analysis
• Expert reports and testimony
• Law enforcement procedures and use-of-force evaluation
Safety compliance and risk assessment.
Safety & Risk Advisory
• OSHA compliance and program evaluation
• Organizational risk assessment
• Safety program design and audits
Major Incident & Crisis Response
• Multi-agency emergency response
• Incident command and operational leadership
• Executive protection and high-risk security operations
Experience That Matters
• 30+ years, California Highway Patrol (Command-level leadership)
• Major incident response: wildfires, floods, earthquakes
• Executive protection for high-level officials
• Global HSE leadership in oil & gas operations
• Extensive accident investigation and root cause analysis
Engagement Available for:
• Law firms (plaintiff and defense)
• Corporate and industrial clients
• Public sector advisory
Background
California Coast University
Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership
Summa Cum Laude, 2021
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California Coast University
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management
Magna Sum Laude, 2008
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State of California, Department of Highway Patrol Academy Graduate, 1982
Education
Credentials
Experience
• California P.O.S.T. Advanced & Management
• OSHA & Occupational Safety
• Injury & Illness Investigation
• Accident & Root Cause Investigation
• Internal & Critical Investigations
• Risk Management Systems
• National Incident Management Systems
• Equal, Employment Opportunity Investigator
... and more
State of California,
Department of Highway Patrol
Officer, Motor Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain
1982-2010
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Ensign Energy, Inc.
Oil & Gas Drilling, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager/Director
2010 - 2020
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Andrew James Consulting LLC
Founder/Owner
2026
Have any questions?
If you have any questions about a case, risk, liability or safe workplace operations, please reach out.
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