Security Expert

"Board Certified in Security Management" Review CV Fees: Nevada State and U.S. Federal Courts Fees: California and Arizona State Courts "Expert Professional Not Professional Expert" Contact Me Home Page	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 40 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. If you are seeking a Security 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." I am a working security professional with impeccable credentials to support my opinions and the communications skills necessary to explain them clearly and concisely. The diversity and depth of my training and experience gives me a unique and original perspective on security and crime related 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. Please note that my practice area is limited exclusively to the States of California, Nevada, and Arizona for matters potentially requiring travel. However, I will accept assignments as a non-testifying consulting expert throughout the United States if no travel is required. Cases Handled Since 1991 I have been retained as a Forensic Security Consultant and Expert Witness on more than 185 occasions in matters involving: premises security adequacy and/or conduct of security personnel in nightclubs, bars, hotels, casinos, restaurants, shopping malls, department stores, convenience stores, supermarkets, parking facilities, government facilities, apartments, gated communities, service stations, supermarkets, construction sites, jewelry stores, sports stadiums, amusement & entertainment venues, country clubs, real estate offices, private residences, and airports. 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. Areas of Expertise Qualifications and Conduct: Security Guards ♦ Bar & Nightclub Bouncers ♦ Private Investigators Use of Force ♦ Detention and Arrest Premises Security Issues Security Adequacy Security Management ♦ Policies and Procedures ♦ Best Practices Crime Prevention Theory Building and Site Security Design Workplace Violence Issues Unlicensed Security Activity State and Local Regulatory Compliance Licenses & Certifications 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 # 852 Nevada Private Investigator License # 1588 Arizona Private Investigator License # 1003680 California Advanced & Supervisory Peace Officer Certification National WMD Standardized Awareness Trainer Crime Free Multi-Housing Instructor Risk Assessment Methodology Certification California Lifetime Teaching Credential Police Firearms Instructor Certification CA/NV/AZ Concealed Weapon Authorization Experience, Education & Training Please see my CV for a comprehensive overview of my experience, education and training. Teaching and Speaking Experience California Teaching Credential. Numerous presentations over a 40+ year period to community groups, professional organizations, corporations, educational institutions and military 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, law enforcement and military topics. Periodic guest appearances on various TV and radio shows. Over 10 years experience as a Police Public Information Officer. Professional Appointments California Crime Prevention Officers Association - Lifetime Member: Southern Chapter Board of Directors - 1979-1981 [Secretary/Treasurer (Region IV) - 1979-1980, Director (Region IV) - 1980-1981 & 1995-1996] California Model Alarm Ordinance Committee - California Crime Prevention Officers Association, 1979 Administration Of Justice Program Advisory Committee - Ventura Community College District, 1984-1986 Education & Training Committee - Security Representative - California Association of Licensed Investigators, 1991-1992 California Model Building Security Ordinance Committee - California Crime Prevention Officers Assoc., 1991-1993 Emergency Preparedness Planning Committee - City Of Simi Valley, CA, 1992-2001 Professional Certification Committee - Security Representative - California Association of Licensed Investigators, 1992-1993 Architectural Graphics Standards Committee - Security Industry Association/ I.A.P.S.C., 1994-1995 Security Industry Association - International Security Conference (West) - New Product Showcase Judge, 1994-1995 Education Committee - California Hotel & Motel Association, 1997-2000 Education Committee - Community Associations Institute, 1998 Ventura County Training Advisory Committee- Ventura County Law Enforcement Agencies, 1997-2002 Professional Certification Committee - ASIS International, Santa Barbara Chapter, 2006 Unlicensed Practices Committee - California Association of Licensed Investigators, 2007-2009 Ethics and Regulatory Compliance Committee - California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates, 2007-2008 Professional Standards Committee - California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates, 2009-2011 Information Security Committee - Nevada Society of Professional Investigators, 2008 Community Based Workplace Violence Intervention for Business – Steering Committee Member - City of Oxnard, CA / National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health, 2007-2008 Professional Affiliations ASIS International (Formerly American Society for Industrial Security) California Association of Licensed Investigator Nevada Society of Professional Investigators California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates International Association of Security and Investigative Regulators International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners California Crime Prevention Officers Association International CPTED Association California Design Out Crime Association Airborne Law Enforcement Association Forensic Expert Witness Association National Crime Prevention Council Issues and Qualifications 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 ● Extensive Law Enforcement and Private Security training and experience with regard to Use of Force in detention and arrest situations ● Court Qualification as a expert in Detention, Arrest and Use of Force ● 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, Private Investigators, Security Consultants, Contract and In-House Security Officers, Retail Loss Prevention Agents, Bouncers, Bodyguards, Security Expert Witnesses, and other security related personnel Qualifications: ● Industry Certified as a Certified Security Professional ● Forty years of experience in the Security and Investigation Industry ● 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 ● California, Nevada, and Arizona Licensed Private Investigator ● California and Nevada Licensed Private Patrol Qualified Manager ● Nevada Licensed Security Consultant ● Retail Loss Prevention Agent and Manager; Retail Corporation Headquarters and Warehousing Security Supervisor ● Police Special Enforcement Unit 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; Use of Force, Firearms, Baton and Chemical Weapons training and experience Issue: Premises Security Adequacy & Negligence, Building & Site Design for Security, Security and Crime Prevention Standards and Practices, Security Related Employment Practices, Crime Foreseeability, Security Best Practices, Multi-Housing Security 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 and Police Supervisor ● Membership in a variety of security and investigation associations For Matters In Nevada, California, and Arizona These states require persons 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. Retaining 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 in full compliance with all applicable licensing laws in every state in which I do business.	Home Office California Branch Offices Nevada Arizona

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 40 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. If you are seeking a Security 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." I am a working security professional with impeccable credentials to support my opinions and the communications skills necessary to explain them clearly and concisely. The diversity and depth of my training and experience gives me a unique and original perspective on security and crime related 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. Please note that my practice area is limited exclusively to the States of California, Nevada, and Arizona for matters potentially requiring travel. However, I will accept assignments as a non-testifying consulting expert throughout the United States if no travel is required.

Cases Handled

Since 1991 I have been retained as a Forensic Security Consultant and Expert Witness on more than 185 occasions in matters involving: premises security adequacy and/or conduct of security personnel in nightclubs, bars, hotels, casinos, restaurants, shopping malls, department stores, convenience stores, supermarkets, parking facilities, government facilities, apartments, gated communities, service stations, supermarkets, construction sites, jewelry stores, sports stadiums, amusement & entertainment venues, country clubs, real estate offices, private residences, and airports.

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.

Licenses & Certifications

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 # 852
Nevada Private Investigator License # 1588
Arizona Private Investigator License # 1003680
California Advanced & Supervisory Peace Officer Certification
National WMD Standardized Awareness Trainer
Crime Free Multi-Housing Instructor
Risk Assessment Methodology Certification
California Lifetime Teaching Credential
Police Firearms Instructor Certification
CA/NV/AZ Concealed Weapon Authorization

Experience, Education & Training

Please see my CV for a comprehensive overview of my experience, education and training.

Teaching and Speaking Experience

California Teaching Credential. Numerous presentations over a 40+ year period to community groups, professional organizations, corporations, educational institutions and military 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, law enforcement and military topics. Periodic guest appearances on various TV and radio shows. Over 10 years experience as a Police Public Information Officer.

Professional Appointments

California Crime Prevention Officers Association - Lifetime Member: Southern Chapter Board of Directors - 1979-1981
[Secretary/Treasurer (Region IV) - 1979-1980, Director (Region IV) - 1980-1981 & 1995-1996]

California Model Alarm Ordinance Committee - California Crime Prevention Officers Association, 1979
Administration Of Justice Program Advisory Committee - Ventura Community College District, 1984-1986
Education & Training Committee - Security Representative - California Association of Licensed Investigators, 1991-1992
California Model Building Security Ordinance Committee - California Crime Prevention Officers Assoc., 1991-1993
Emergency Preparedness Planning Committee - City Of Simi Valley, CA, 1992-2001
Professional Certification Committee - Security Representative - California Association of Licensed Investigators, 1992-1993
Architectural Graphics Standards Committee - Security Industry Association/ I.A.P.S.C., 1994-1995
Security Industry Association - International Security Conference (West) - New Product Showcase Judge, 1994-1995
Education Committee - California Hotel & Motel Association, 1997-2000
Education Committee - Community Associations Institute, 1998
Ventura County Training Advisory Committee- Ventura County Law Enforcement Agencies, 1997-2002
Professional Certification Committee - ASIS International, Santa Barbara Chapter, 2006
Unlicensed Practices Committee - California Association of Licensed Investigators, 2007-2009
Ethics and Regulatory Compliance Committee - California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates, 2007-2008
Professional Standards Committee - California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates, 2009-2011
Information Security Committee - Nevada Society of Professional Investigators, 2008
Community Based Workplace Violence Intervention for Business – Steering Committee Member - City of Oxnard, CA / National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health, 2007-2008

Professional Affiliations

ASIS International (Formerly American Society for Industrial Security)
California Association of Licensed Investigator
Nevada Society of Professional Investigators
California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates
International Association of Security and Investigative Regulators
International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners
California Crime Prevention Officers Association
International CPTED Association
California Design Out Crime Association
Airborne Law Enforcement Association
Forensic Expert Witness Association
National Crime Prevention Council

Issues and Qualifications

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
● Extensive Law Enforcement and Private Security training and experience with regard to Use of Force in detention and arrest situations
● Court Qualification as a expert in Detention, Arrest and Use of Force
● 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, Private Investigators, Security Consultants, Contract and In-House Security Officers, Retail Loss Prevention Agents, Bouncers, Bodyguards, Security Expert Witnesses, and other security related personnel

Qualifications:

● Industry Certified as a Certified Security Professional
● Forty years of experience in the Security and Investigation Industry
● 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
● California, Nevada, and Arizona Licensed Private Investigator
● California and Nevada Licensed Private Patrol Qualified Manager
● Nevada Licensed Security Consultant
● Retail Loss Prevention Agent and Manager; Retail Corporation Headquarters and Warehousing Security Supervisor
● Police Special Enforcement Unit 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; Use of Force, Firearms, Baton and Chemical Weapons training and experience

Issue: Premises Security Adequacy & Negligence, Building & Site Design for Security, Security and Crime Prevention Standards and Practices, Security Related Employment Practices, Crime Foreseeability, Security Best Practices, Multi-Housing Security

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 and Police Supervisor ● Membership in a variety of security and investigation associations

For Matters In Nevada, California, and Arizona

These states require persons 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.

Retaining 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 in full compliance with all applicable licensing laws in every state in which I do business.