From excessive force and inmate injury to policy reviews and safety audits, expert insight connects legal arguments to accepted correctional practices and constitutional requirements.

Where Correctional Experts Add the Most Value

• Policy and procedure interpretation (BOP Program Statements, ACA standards)
• Use of force reviews and internal investigations
• Staffing, training, supervision, and post order compliance
• Suicide prevention, medical care oversight, and continuity of care
• Housing, classification, segregation, and PREA compliance
• Facility safety audits and risk assessments

Nationwide Scope and Experience

Because practices vary across jurisdictions, a nationally recognized expert provides broader context and authoritative benchmarks. SIMCo supports plaintiff and defense counsel in state and federal cases nationwide through remote file reviews, site assessments, and testimony.

Why Joe Gunja’s Background Matters

As a former Regional Director for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Joseph “Joe” Gunja brings exceptional leadership and policy experience to expert analysis, including:

• 36+ years in federal corrections across multiple institutions and roles
• Oversight of institutional operations, security, and policy implementation at scale
• Service as Chief, Office of Internal Affairs with responsibility for national investigations
• Expert testimony in federal and civil courts across the United States

This record underpins clear, defensible opinions that withstand cross-examination and help courts understand correctional standards in practice.

How Correctional Experts Strengthen Legal Cases

• Identify institutional negligence or procedural errors
• Translate technical records (e.g., incident packets, camera logs, post orders)
• Evaluate staff conduct against accepted standards and policy
• Provide objective testimony in depositions and at trial

Request Nationwide Correctional Expert Support

SIMCo provides expert witness services, policy analysis, and institutional audits for corrections-related litigation nationwide.

Attorneys: schedule a consultation to discuss your case with SIMCo and Joe Gunja.