School Safety Expert Witnesses

I have more than 40 years of extensive experience in the security profession spanning both government and industry. I started my security profession as a Special Agent with the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations and later managed the Security and Safety program for a major division of a defense contractor. In the consulting profession I rose to the position of Senior Vice President at two major security services companies. I have been responsible for the development, planning, and implementation of complete security programs. I have managed both a contract and proprietary guard force, developed and implemented security policies and procedures, conducted numerous security vulnerability assessments, developed and conducted security awareness training programs, and developed and implemented emergency procedures and evacuation plans. My experience spans the areas of audio countermeasures, facility vulnerability analysis, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), distinguished person protection, counter-terrorism, high-threat environment security, facility planning, guard force management, strike contingency planning, emergency management, information security, and security management system development. I carry the professional certifications of Certified Protection Professional and Certified Facility Security Officer. I have over 10 years of expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.