Mr. Roger H. Schmedlen, CPP, CFE, CII, MIPI

Loss Prevention Concepts, Ltd.
17195 Silver Parkway, # 407
Fenton, MI 48430
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Phone: Office: 810.629.7569 Cellular: 810.577.0212
Fax: 810.629.8279
Mr. Roger H. Schmedlen, CPP, CFE, CII, MIPI

Board certified in security management, Roger Schmedlen has 40 years private sector domestic and foreign security consulting and investigation experience. Round trip out-of-state travel time capped at maximum 3 - 6 hours. Mr. Schmedlen is a real world security practitioner who has successfully conducted major security consulting and investigative operations throughout North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, and in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Security surveys have ranged from small businesses employing 10 or less, to large facilities employing over 6,000. Additionally, he has responded to and successfully managed many high risk, high profile security events.

Unlike some college teachers whose only exposure to security may be academic, abstract, and theoretical--or retired law enforcement officers, whose training and expertise came from policing (not security), Mr. Schmedlen's background and experience brings the kind of credibility to his reports and testimony to which jurors can understand and relate. His credibility is further enhanced by the fact that he does not make his living as a full-time opinion expert, but primarily as a security consultant and investigator. Attorneys whose experience with loss control/security negligence is limited may find Mr. Schmedlen's articles posted on this JurisPro site to be beneficial in evaluating experts in this often misunderstood field. Other articles have appeared in publications such as Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Security Management, Avenues of Credit, Campus Safety & Student Development, PI magazine, and elsewhere. Mr. Schmedlen has been a contributor to several volumes of the (ASIS) Security Business Practices References. He has been a speaker on security and investigative topics at many events, in both domestic and foreign venues.

Areas of expertise include: Apartment Complex and Condo Security; Government Buildings Security; Hospital and Assisted Care Facility Security; Industrial Security; Labor Dispute and Strike Security; Lounge, Bar, and Restaurant Security; Hotel and Motel Security; Office Complex Security; Personal Protection Negligence; Security related Premises Liability; Private Investigator Standard Practices and Private Investigator Negligence; Racial Profiling in the Private Sector; Retail Loss Prevention and Security; School Security; Surveillance Videotape Analysis; Gray Market Fraud; Warranty Fraud and Counterfeit Products cases.

Mr. Schmedlen's curriculum vitae approximates 55 pages and recaps his major security project history, summarizes all cases where he served as an opinion expert, and lists published articles. While the abbreviated April, 2008 12-page version available on this JurisPro site provides a good overview, attorneys are encouraged to check Mr. Schmedlen's Web site and request a complete curriculum vitae for updated information. Because Mr. Schmedlen is in the field more than the office, it is easiest to reach him on his cellular phone, 810.577.0212 during the day, evenings and weekends.

Roger H. Schmedlen, CPP, CFE, CII, MIPI
Loss Prevention Concepts, Ltd.
17195 Silver Parkway # 407
Fenton, Michigan 48430
Office: 810.629.7569
Fax: 810.629.8279
Cellular: 810.577.0212

Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Certified Protection Professional (CPP, Certificate # 2708) Although he qualified to obtain his CPP certification "by review" Mr. Schmedlen elected to become certified "by examination" for improved credibility, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE,Certificate # 01885 ), Certified International Investigator (CII,Certificate # M082 ) Certified Member--Institute of [British] Professional Investigators (MIPI, Certificate # 86013), Michigan Private Security Guard Agency License Holder (License # 3801203347), Michigan Private Detective Agency License Holder (License# 3701202648), Formerly Ohio Class A Private Security & Private Investigator Agency License Holder.

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Founding member of National Council of Investigation & Security Services, Inc. (NCISS)
Founding member of Michigan Council of Private Investigators (MCPI)
Member American Society for Industrial Security, International (ASIS)
Member Council of International Investigators (CII)
Member Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Member (British) Institute of Professional Investigators (IPI)
Member International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Member of Michigan State Police Advisory Board throughout its existence, 1983 - 1992 (PIAB--Private Investigator Advisory Board)


Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Guest lecturer on security, protection and investigative subjects at various colleges. Approximately 1975 - 1977 faculity member of Wayne County Community College. Speaker at many events including security related associations such as ASIS, ACFE, CII, MCPI, CPIO (Ontario) as well as school career classes, homeowners groups, trucking, audit and other industry association events, Rotary, International Tire Exhibition & Conference, etc.

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: 72 as of March, 2008

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Loss control negligence, security related premises liability, apartment complex security, government facilities security, hospital & assisted care security, industrial security, labor dispute & strike security, lounge, restaurant & hotel security, office complex security, private investigator negligence, racial profiling in the private sector, retail loss prevention and security, school security, security guard negligence, surveillance videotape analysis, counterfeit products, warranty fraud. Also qualified in gray market and personal protection matters.


Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 49% as of March, 2008


Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 51% as of March, 2008


Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 24 as an independent opinion expert, other depositions as a result of field operations


Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: October 2006 (as of March, 2008)


Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 4 as an independent opinion expert, other court qualifications related to investigative or security related field operations

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 4 as an independent opinion expert, other court testimony related to investigative or security related field operations

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Since 1986


Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Comprehensive security consulting, litigation case analyses, literature & document review, standard practices evaluations, identifying case strengths and deficiencies, strategy recommendations, site surveys and related professional discovery investigations, assistance in formulating questions for opposing experts, comprehensive reporting, prediction of opposition strategies, establishing community standards and foreseeability, deposition & trial testimony when appropriate

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $195.00 per hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $195.00 per hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $195.00 per hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $195.00 per hour

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Round trip out-of-state travel time anywhere in the Continental U.S. is capped at 3 - 6 hours. (Please see map on my Web site, www.securityexpertonline.com) Travel expenses and other agreed-upon customary out-of-pocket costs

References

Specific references are available upon request