Michael Johnston is a board-certified security consultant and expert witness with over 35 years of experience in law enforcement, casino security leadership, and forensic security consulting. He provides litigation support and expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense counsel in matters involving inadequate or negligent security, use of force, crime foreseeability, proximate cause, and security standards of care.

He specializes in venues such as casinos, hotels, apartment complexes, bars/nightclubs, parking lots, and campuses, with expertise in CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design), training, security operations, and internal investigations.

Mr. Johnston holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Culture and Leadership and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He is a retired Police Captain (Henderson, NV) and former Director of Security and Risk Management for two Nevada casino properties. His law enforcement background includes Investigative Services (Homicide, Robbery, Special Victims Unit, Victim Advocates, Property, Fraud, Missing Persons, Forensics Crime Lab, and Crime Scene Analysis), Special Services oversight (SWAT, K-9, ROP-Intel, Homeland Security, Community Relations, and Traffic), Joint Task Force management (IRS, JTTF, Viper, DEA, ICAC, CATS, and Homeland Security), and Patrol services.

Certifications include:
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
• Certified Professional Designer (CPD) and CPTED Practitioner
• Use of Force Analyst (Force Science Institute)

Licensed as a Security Consultant, Private Investigator, and Private Patrolman in Nevada (PILB #3089 & #3090) and a licensed Private Investigator in Arizona (#1811947), Mr. Johnston provides expert opinions, case evaluations, courtroom testimony, and investigative support in both civil and criminal proceedings. His analysis and commentary have appeared on news networks and in security forums.

Mr. Johnston is a member of ASIS International, FBI National Academy Associates, and a Lifetime Member of the Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association.