"Expert Professional Not Professional Expert" - I am a "Board Certified" security management professional with multi-state security consultant, private patrol and private investigator "Qualified Manager" licenses. My background includes more than 37 years of training and experience in evaluating, developing, and managing security and crime prevention programs. For 25 of those years I served as both a private sector security consultant and a public sector Peace Officer. I am a former corporate security manager, police crime prevention specialist, detective supervisor, police training manager, and internal affairs sergeant.
I have qualified and testified as a security expert in United States District Court and various California, Nevada, and South Dakota State Courts. I have provided deposition testimony, expert reports, and written declarations in various California, Nevada, Arizona, and U.S. District Court proceedings.
If you are seeking an expert to advise and educate you honestly and objectively - for better or worse - regarding the merits of your case, I can help. I am not a "professional expert witness" but rather, a working security professional with impeccable credentials to support my opinions and the communications skills to explain them clearly and concisely to judges and juries. The diversity and depth of my training and experience gives me a unique and original perspective on security issues. My clients often find that I can offer them insight, theories, and arguments that they had not previously considered. I will provide you with the best possible assistance in evaluating, preparing, and presenting your case.
Serving California, Nevada and Arizona from offices in Camarillo, CA and Las Vegas, NV.
Expertise
Issue:
Detention, Arrest and Use of Force by Security Officers, Bouncers, Bodyguards and Non-Security Personnel
Qualifications:
» Extensive Law Enforcement and Private Security training and experience with regard to legal and tactical considerations affecting detentions and arrests by Private Security Personnel
» Extensive Law Enforcement and Private Security training and experience with regard to Use of Force in detention and arrest situations by Private Security Personnel
» Court Qualification as a expert in Detention, Arrest and Use of Force by Private Security Personnel
» Author: "Citizen's Arrest (Private Person's Arrest)" in Retail Crime, Security, and Loss Prevention - An Encyclopedic Reference
Issue:
Conduct, Operational Policies, Standards & Procedures, Licensing Requirements and Unlicensed Practices involving Private Patrol Companies, Contract and In-House Security Officers, Bouncers, Retail Loss Prevention Agents, Bodyguards, Private Investigators, Security Consultants, Security Expert Witnesses, and other security related personnel
Qualifications:
» Industry Certified as a Certified Security Professional
» Thirty-seven years of experience in the Security and Investigation Industry
» Certification Auditor for the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards, and Associates - "Certified Security Services Provider Program"
» Ethics & Regulatory Compliance Committee Member - California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards, and Associates
» Unlicensed Practices Committee Member - California Association of Licensed Investigators
» Active Member - International Association of Security and Investigative Regulators
» Security Officer Quality Assurance Representative for security agency providing guard services to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
» Qualified Manager for a security agency providing guard services for the U.S. Government's NASA/Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex
» Professional Certification Committee member - ASIS International, Santa Barbara Chapter
» Professional Certification Committee member - California Association of Licensed Investigators
» Licensed Private Investigator in California, Nevada, and Arizona
» Licensed Private Patrol "Qualified Manager" in California and Nevada
» Nevada Licensed Security Consultant
» Retail Loss Prevention Agent and Manager; Retail Corporation Headquarters and Warehousing Security Supervisor
» Police Supervisor enforcing Alcoholic Beverage Control laws in bars, restaurants and other liquor sales establishments
» Active involvement with regard to Regulatory Issues and Professional Standards in several professional security and investigation organizations
» Certified Firearms Instructor; Baton and Chemical Weapons training and experience
Issue:
Premises Security Adequacy & Negligence, Building & Site Design for Security, Security and Crime Prevention Standards and Practices in Multi-Housing, Lodging, Parking and Special Use Facilities, Security Related Employment Practices, Crime Foreseeability, Security of sensitive personal and business records
Qualifications:
» Board Certified in Security Management as a Certified Protection Professional
» Nationally recognized expert on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
» Training and experience in the development and implementation of Security and Crime Prevention Programs
» Training and experience in the Assessment and Recognition of Security and Crime risks
» Training and experience in Physical Security planning and management
» Law Enforcement Crime Prevention Unit Supervisor
» Experience as a Police Officer and Detective Sergeant investigating crimes against property and persons
» Author of numerous articles and manuals on Security and Crime Prevention subjects
» Certified Crime Free Multi-Housing Instructor
Issue:
Standards and Practices relating to Workplace Violence, Employee Screening and Supervision, and Violent Third-Party Crime Incidents
Qualifications:
» Training and experience in Workplace Violence Prevention
» Training and experience in Violent Crime Prevention
» Training and experience with regard to Employee Screening and Employment Investigations
» Training and experience with regard to Assault and Robbery Prevention
» Experience as a Police Crime Prevention Specialist and Private Sector Security Consultant providing Workplace Violence Prevention education
» Experience as a Police Officer and Detective Sergeant investigating Workplace Violence and Violent Stranger-On-Stranger Crime
» Author on the subject of Workplace Violence Prevention
Issue:
Small Airport and General Aviation Security, Theft and Vandalism of Aircraft and Avionics, Protection of Airport Property, Employees, Tenants, and Guests
Qualifications:
» Experience conducting numerous small airport security assessments under a grant from a prominent aviation foundation
» Author or the "Rural and Small Town Airport Security Manual" developed under a grant from a prominent aviation foundation
» Contributing author to the National Air Transportation Association's - "General Aviation Security Guide"
» Training and experience in Security and Crime Prevention in Special Use Facilities
» Training in Aircraft Security for Executive Protection
» Licensed Pilot
Issue:
If you have a security or crime related issue that I haven't already addressed, perhaps I can still help. In some instance my training and experience may enable me to provide the assistance you require. If not, through my network of security associations and contacts with individual security practitioners I may be able to assist in identifying the right expert for your needs.
Qualifications:
» Extensive training and experience as a Security and Crime Prevention Professional
» Membership in a variety of security and investigation associations.
For Matters In Nevada, California, and Arizona:
These states require persons (including Expert Witnesses and Consultants) performing any type of investigation activity for hire to be licensed as a Private Investigator. If the security expert you retain engages in any activity that results in the securing of evidence or information to be used by that expert or anyone else in any legal proceeding or before any court, board, officer or investigation committee, they are required by law to be licensed in the state where the investigation occurs.
Nevada: Nevada Revised Statutes 648.012. “Private investigator” defined. “Private investigator” means any person who for any consideration engages in business or accepts employment to furnish, or agrees to make or makes any investigation for the purpose of obtaining information with reference to: ... 4. Securing evidence to be used before any court, board, officer or investigating committee. Nevada also requires that Security Consultants be licensed. (NRS 648.0155 & NRS 648 .060)
California: Business and Professions Code 7521 (e). A private investigator within the meaning of this chapter is a person...who, for any consideration whatsoever engages in...(e) Securing evidence to be used before any court, board, officer, or investigating committee. You must also be aware that it is a violation of California law for anyone - attorneys included - to knowingly engage the services of a non-exempt unlicensed person. (BPC 7523(b) & 7582.3(b))
Arizona: Arizona Revised Statutes 32-2401-16. "Private investigator" means a person...who, for any consideration, engages in business or accepts employment to: (b) Secure evidence to be used before investigating committees or boards of award or arbitration or in the trial of civil or criminal cases and the preparation therefor.
Using an unlicensed security expert to conduct any investigation or do anything beyond reviewing documents and/or physical evidence that you provide to them may be illegal and is definitely not in your best interests or the best interests of your client. A security expert who is ignorant of the law, or who is willing to provide his of her services in violation of the law, should cause great concern to any attorney looking to retain them.
I am properly licensed and in full compliance with all applicable licensing laws in every state in which I do business.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: "Board Certified In Security Management"
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Certified Security Professional (CSP)
California Private Investigator License # PI6477
California Private Patrol Operator License # PPO10770
Nevada Security Consultant/PI License # 852
Nevada Private Patrol License # 852A
Arizona Private Investigator License # 1003680
CA/NV/AZ Concealed Weapon Authorization
California Advanced & Supervisory Peace Officer Certification
Crime Free Multi-Housing Instructor
Risk Assessment Methodology Certification
California Lifetime Teaching Credential
Police Firearms Instructor Certification
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Society for Industrial Security
International Association of Security and Investigative Regulators
International Association of Professional Security Consultants
Nevada Society of Professional Investigators
California Association of Licensed Investigators
Professional Investigators of California
California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates
International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners
California Crime Prevention Officers Association
International CPTED Association
Law Enforcement Environmental Planning Association of California
Forensic Expert Witness Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: California Teaching Credential. Numerous presentations over a 37+ year period to community groups, professional organizations, corporations, and educational institutions on subjects including: security management, burglary and robbery prevention, business security, community crime prevention, crime prevention through environmental design, apartment security, office security, emergency planning and management, workplace violence, risk assessment, professional development, security officer conduct, personal and home security, and other security and law enforcement topics. Periodic guest appearances on various TV and radio shows. Over 10 years experience as a Police Public Information Officer.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Ninety-Seven
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Security standards and practices, crime prevention theory, crime foreseeability, workplace violence, security adequacy, building and site security design, night club security and "bouncer" conduct, security officer conduct, casino security, parking lot security, retail security, airport security, more...
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Overall: Approximately Sixty Seven Percent
Last Two Years: Approximately Fifty Percent
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Overall: Approximately Thirty-Three Percent
Last Two Years: Approximately Fifty Percent
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Twenty-Five
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: May 15, 2008
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Nine
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Eight
Last Trial Appearance: July 10, 2008
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Seventeen
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Case evaluation, investigation, trial preparation, expert reports & testimony for matters involving:
- Guard/Bouncer/PI Conduct
- Security Industry Standards
- Premises Security Issues
- Crime Foreseeability
- Crime Prevention Theory
- Workplace Violence Issues
- Building & Site Security Design
- Unlicensed Security Activities
- State/Local Regulatory Compliance
- Security Expert Vetting
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Please see Fee Agreement available on my Website.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Please see Fee Agreement available on my Website.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Please see Fee Agreement available on my Website.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Please see Fee Agreement available on my Website.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Please see Fee Agreement available on my Website.
