Ed Obayashi is the Deputy Sheriff and Policy Advisor for the Modoc County Sheriff's Office. He also serves as a law enforcement advisor for numerous law enforcement agencies, joint powers authorities for law enforcement (insurance funds), and law enforcement advisory organizations. As a licensed attorney, he also serves as the Legal Advisor, General Counsel, and official training advisor related to Use of Force and Police Practices for these entities. He is recognized as a foremost legal and training expert in California, nationally, and internationally in law enforcement matters, particularly in Use of Force and Internal Affairs Investigations issues. He is one of the most in demand legal lecturers in Use of Force and Police Practices for law enforcement legal associations, including the State BAR of California.