Mr. Robin C. Nagele, M.A., FCP
Dunedin, FL 34698
Office: 727-307-4757
Robin C. Nagele, M.A., FCP, is the Principal and Founder of Nagele Security Advisors, LLC, an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) specializing in forensic security consulting and expert witness testimony in premises liability, negligent security, crime foreseeability, and physical security standard of care litigation. All forensic opinions are developed in strict accordance with the IAPSC Forensic Methodology (Rev. January 2025), a consensus-based, peer-reviewed framework reviewed and accepted by multiple Federal District Courts throughout the United States.
Mr. Nagele also holds the Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner (FCP) credential, issued through the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute (FCPTI) of the Office of the Attorney General, qualifying Nagele Security Advisors to conduct CPTED assessments nationwide and assist multifamily residential property owners in establishing statutory compliance under Florida Statute § 768.0706 and HB 837.
A retired U.S. Army Military Police Corps Sergeant Major (E-9) and Bronze Star recipient, Mr. Nagele completed 21 years of distinguished service, attaining the Army’s highest enlisted rank in an unprecedented 18 years, a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of all enlisted soldiers. Over his military career, he directed large-scale physical security operations, nuclear security infrastructure, personnel deployments, and combat support missions in Bosnia and Iraq.
In the private sector, Mr. Nagele brings 20 years of executive and operational security leadership. His civilian experience includes serving as Corporate Physical Security Manager for Starbucks Coffee Company Headquarters, private security Branch Manager overseeing high-volume guard force and maritime operations, Director of Operations, and Executive and Personal Protection Specialist. He is also an Amazon bestselling co-author on workplace violence prevention and intervention.
Holding dual Master of Arts degrees in Business & Organizational Security Management and Management & Leadership from Webster University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Mr. Nagele is a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC). His opinions are rendered to a reasonable degree of professional security certainty, grounded strictly in the evidence, and structured to remain defensible under rigorous cross-examination. Available for retention by plaintiff and defense counsel nationwide.
Areas of Expert Opinion:
► Physical Security Standard of Care & Crime Foreseeability Analysis
► Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED Nationwide & F.S. § 768.0706 / HB 837 Compliance)
► Guard Force Adequacy, Staffing Levels, Post Orders, & Supervisory Protocols
► Organizational Negligence, Security Training Standards, & Program Adequacy
► Access Control Infrastructure, Electronic Security, & Intrusion Detection Systems
► Workplace Violence Prevention & Intervention (WVPI) & Behavioral Threat Assessment
► Commercial, Multifamily Residential, & Public Assembly Premises Liability
► Executive Protection, Advance Security Surveys, & Personal Security Operations
► Maritime Security Compliance (MTSA & ISPS Code)
Credentials & Affiliations:
► Member, International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC)
► Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner (FCP), FCPTI
► Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) & VOSB, U.S. SBA
► Situational Awareness Specialist – Advanced Practitioner (SAS-AP), Arcuri Group
► LEOSA / HR 218 Certified (Retired Federal Law Enforcement Carry Status)
- Crime Foreseeability
- Deadly/Excessive Force
- Homeowners Association
- Hotel Security
- Inadequate/Negligent Security
- Premises Liability
- Security Guards
- Security Management
- Violent Crimes
- Workplace Violence
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Master of Arts, Business & Organizational Security Management — Webster University, 2016
Master of Arts, Management & Leadership — Webster University, 2012
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice — Excelsior College, 2003
FCP, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner - 64 hours
U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy - Class 55 Graduate, 2005
LEOSA Credentials (H.R. 218)
Situational Awareness Specialist — Advanced Practitioner (SAS-AP), Arcuri Group
CJSTC — Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, State of Florida
SDVOSB/VOSB Certified — U.S. Small Business Administration, 2026
Member, International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Member, International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) — 2026 to Present
Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) — U.S. Small Business Administration, 2026
Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) — U.S. Small Business Administration, 2026
LEOSA / HR 218 — Retired Federal Law Enforcement Carry Status
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) — State of Florida
Situational Awareness Specialist — Advanced Practitioner (SAS-AP), Arcuri Group - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Guest Speaker: Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (F.A.L.I Conference 2026)
Guest Speaker, Binghamton University — Feb 2017
Guest Speaker, Hillsborough Community College — 2012 - 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: 5
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Standard of Care
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 50%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 50%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 1
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: August 2026
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: None
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: None
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 1
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Forensic Litigation Support: Providing objective analysis for both plaintiff and defense counsel in premises liability and negligent security matters.
Comprehensive Expert Reports: Authoring detailed, evidence-based Rule 26 (and state-equivalent) reports supported by technical findings.
Site Inspections & Ground-Truthing: Conducting physical site audits to reconcile administrative security policies with actual site-level performance.
Standard of Care Evaluation: Analyzing adherence to industry standards, internal policies, and statutory requirements (including Florida HB 837).
Forensic Evidence Review: Performing deep-dive synchronization and analysis of discovery materials, including CCTV, post orders, and incident reports.
Deposition & Trial Testimony: Providing clear, defensible, and authoritative expert testimony based on rigorous forensic methodology.
Security & Risk Consulting: Strategic advisory on workplace violence prevention, security staffing optimization, and organizational governance.
IAPSC Forensic Methodology: Applying a consensus-based, peer-reviewed five-phase forensic framework reviewed and accepted by multiple Federal District Courts throughout the United States. - Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Initial consult free (30 Minutes)
$475. - Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $475.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $550.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $550.
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: - Travel Time: Billed at $240.00 per hour (50% of the standard hourly rate).
- Mileage: Billed at the current IRS standard rate.
- Direct Expenses: Airfare, car rental, lodging, and parking are billed at actual cost.
- Per Diem: A daily meal per diem of $175 applies for overnight travel.
Available Upon Request