E. Dwayne Tatalovich, Forensic Security Expert, is the Chairman of Tatalovich & Associates, Incorporated, a security, consulting and investigation firm which was founded in 1968 as the Tatt firm, which evolved into Tatt Companies International (“Tatt”). Tatt provided a broad range of security services in Arizona, Colorado,New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington State and Wyoming. Tatt employed approximately fifteen hundred (1,500) security personnel. Tatt’s service divisions included: 1)security, patrol and loss prevention to include risk analysis and threat assessment, executive protection and workplace violence; 2) truth verification (Psychological Stress Evaluation - P.S.E. and Polygraph); 3) electronic protective systems to include access controls and Closed Circuit Television; 4) nuclear security services to include nuclear qualified security officers, employee and vendor background screening; 5) electronic countermeasures (debugging); 6) consulting services to include security surveys,audits, staffing, analysis; and, 7) investigations.
Tatt merged on January 1, 1984 with Pedus Services, World Headquarters Munich, Germany, United States Headquarters, Los Angeles, California. I was the Chairman of the Tatt/Pedus group in 1984 and a consultant to the company through 1987. Tatt/Pedus was one of the largest security firms in the Western United States employing approximately three thousand (3,000) security personnel with services ranging from multi-family complexes to nuclear generating plants, presidential libraries, residential and commercial alarm systems.
I specialize as a trial expert and consultant with regard to security issues related to premise liability. This includes criminal acts of third parties, multi-family, hotel, motel and resort security, shopping centers, parking structures, health care industry, false arrest, civil rights violations, lighting, retail and loss prevention security, shoplifting, reasonable cause, manner and duration), excessive use of force, bar and restaurant security, access control, crime statistics analysis, fast food outlets, convenience stores, Automated Teller Machine (ATM) design and placement, electronic alarm systems, and notice and foreseeability of violent crimes. Violent crimes include sexual assault, aggravated assault, homicide, robbery and kidnaping with particular emphasis and expertise regarding security officers, loss prevention agents, and off-duty police officers. I performed over 2,500 security surveys to include risk analysis, threat assessments and audits. I have also supervised or been involved in over 2,000 security stops.
Related Experience
Hotel, Resort and Multi-Family Security
I have also consulted with and served on the Board of Directors of ILE Incorporated (now ILX Resorts), as a Director from 1987 through 1992. I was elected Chairman of the board in 1989. I continued to serve on the Board and executive committee unit January 1, 1992. ILX is the owner of Los Abrigados, a Four Diamond Resort in Sedona, Arizona, Kohl’s Ranch near Payson, Arizona and others in Estes Park, Colorado; Boca Raton, Florida; South Bend, Indiana;Tucson, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada and San Carlos, Mexico. My experience with ILX has enhanced my knowledge and experience with the hotel, resort and multi-housing industry, particularly security standard, practices or recommendations relating to premise liability, security personnel, common area security, locking mechanisms and occupant safety.
Bar and Restaurant Security
I am the Chairman of Crown King Investment Group Inc.(“CKIG”), an Arizona restaurant and bar development company. CKIG owns a partnership interest in Across the Road Adventures, LLC (“ARA”). ARA operated two bars and restaurants in Crown King, Arizona and currently operates one. Both bars dispense alcoholic beverages and provide live entertainment to its customers. My respective relationship with ILX and CKIG have enhanced my experience and operating knowledge of the restaurant and bar industry particularly security standards, practices and recommendations relating to the industry, security personnel, pre-employ-ment, training, use of force, reasonable cause for detentions, dram shop laws and overall customer safety.
Navajo Nation Security
I am also experienced in the security practices on the Navajo Nation, having provided security to Arizona Public Service, Four Corners Power Plant and Public Service Company of New Mexico, San Juan Generating Station, both located in New Mexico, and the Salt River Project, Navajo Generating Station in Page, Arizona. Tatt employed approximately 150 Navajo security officers from approximately 1978 through 1984.
Bank Security
I consulted and served on the Board of Directors for Metro Bancorp, Incorporated from 1986 through 1989; and its subsidiaries Metropolitan Bank, MB Mortgage Company, and MB Residential Services. I was elected chairman of Metropolitan Bank and Metro Bancorp in 1987 and served through 1989. I provided consulting to the Bank on security safety, investigation and related issues. I was active in the negotiations regarding the merger of Metro Bancorp with the Firstar Corporation. Since 1989, I have served on the Firstar Bank & Trust Board of Directors, Loan Committee, Examining Committee, Directors Trust Committee, and continued to advise the bank on security matters. Firstar, was the 14th largest bank in the United States with over Seventy-Three Billion in assets. Firstar acquired U.S. Bancorp in February 2001, becoming the 9th largest bank in the United States. During 1999, all wholly owned subsidiaries of Firstar Bank and Trust were merged into the Firstar Corporation. On October 21, 1999 at 4:50 p.m., the Board of Directors of Firstar Phoenix approved the merger. Accordingly, the legal board was dissolved as of November 12, 1999. I was offered a position by Firstar as an advisory director, which I declined. My experience with Metropolitan and Firstar Bank & Trust has enhanced my credentials in bank security, bank secrecy laws, Closed Circuit Television systems, cash management, robbery procedures, alarm systems, parking lot security, financial analysis, asset searches, commercial lending, and related areas of investigation.
Off-Duty Police Officers for the Private Sector
1991 - NUTATT - PHOENIX LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION (PLEA) - Chairman and Managing Partner of the joint venture to provide off-duty police officers to private industries throughout Arizona including multi-family housing, traffic control, resort and hotel,retail shopping centers, construction sites, parking structures and others. I am familiar with off-duty policies, practices and procedures, use of force, supervision and restrictions for private sector service. I have also testified as an expert before the Arizona Industrial Commission regarding official acts as a police officer outside the course and scope of off-duty employment. PLEA is the certified bargaining representative for approximately 2200 AZ Post Certified Phoenix Police Officers.
I also specialize as an investigator and consultant in the following areas: witness interviews, workplace violence, background inquiries, security surveys, management audits, risk analysis, threat assessment, executive protection, sexual harassment, libel and slander, securities fraud, product liability, acquisition and sale of businesses, commercial transactions, environmental matters, contract and partnership disputes, fraud, representations and warranties,labor disputes and electronic countermeasures.
Background
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)A: No.
