School Safety Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of school safety expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on school safety and related issues. School safety expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these school safety expert witnesses testify regarding may include: School Safety, Special Education, Bullying, School Security, Child Abuse, Title Ix, Child Sexual Abuse, Negligent Supervision, Risk Management, Sexual Abuse, Active Shooter, Active Shooter Training, Grooming, Harassment, and Mandated Reporting.

Stephen Bucheli Bayne, Ed.D.
  • K-12 School Safety | Security
  • K-12 Risk Management
  • 37 Years of Direct Experience
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Elisa Mula

Security, Premises Liability - schools, school safety, foreseeability, facial recognition, alarms, access control, surveillance, parking lots, bars, hotels, concerts, sporting events, apartments, retail, guards, lighting, risk assessments, security adequacy
Security consultant and expert witness. Masters degree in protection management, physical security. Diverse experience with security technology such as access control, facial recognition, and video surveillance. Significant teaching/training experience. Special experience in school security.
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Kenneth S. Trump, Ed.D.

PreK-12 School Safety and Security

National School Safety and Security Services

School Safety, Education & Schools - School Security, School Safety, School Shooting, School Wrongful Death, School Assault, School Sexual Assault, School Rape, School Student Supervision, School Bullying, Standard of Care, SRO, School Police, School Resource Officers, Security Officers, School Training & Drills, School Bus, School Gangs, Custody, School Crisis Emergency
Dr. Kenneth S. Trump provides school security expert witness and litigation consulting services for plaintiff and defense attorneys engaged in PreK-12 school safety cases. With over 40 years of experience in school security, Dr. Trump offers authoritative insights into incidents involving school violence, negligence, liability, safety protocol failures, and standard of care issues. Ken is experienced as a school security expert witness on mass school shootings, school active shooter and other wrongful deaths, violent assaults with serious injuries, rape and other sexual assaults, violence, security, crisis/emergency preparedness protocols, and other school safety and security cases. Litigation issues may include, but not necessarily be limited to: • PreK-12 school crime, violence, and serious disciplinary incidents • School shootings, school active shooter/mass shooter events, wrongful death, and related cases • Assaults, gang violence, and other injuries • Rape and other sexual...
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Candace D Perez, Ed.D

Candace

Chino Hills, California
Education & Schools, School Safety - Special Education, school personnel, education policy
Summary of Expertise: Experienced School District Administrator serving public education since 2002. Professional practice includes: Superintendent of a K-12 school system, State Special Education Director for Oregon, School District Special Education Director, public school Administrator, and classroom teacher. My experience and background include: Responsible for Special Education implementation in public schools including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Implementation of State and Federal guidelines for instructional practices and placement options for students who experience disabilities. Implementing Policies and procedures for students who experience disabilities in public and private schools. Training and implementation of regulations and requirements to school administrators, licensed educators, paraprofessionals, and parents. Leading systems improvement initiatives. Managing Human Resou...
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Diane Cranley

Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations

Diane Cranley Consulting LLC

Laguna Niguel, California
Child Abuse, School Safety - child sexual abuse, sexual assault, molestation, grooming, sexual misconduct, educator misconduct, Title IX sexual harassment, child sexual abuse prevention, best practices, boundary violations, boundary policies, mandated reporter, failure to report, school, after school, sports, reporting, youth-serving organizations, YSOs
I am an expert in child sexual abuse prevention, response, and reporting in youth-serving organizations. While organizations may not be able to stop every case of child sexual abuse within their programs, there are best practices that when followed, significantly lower the risk of abuse occurring and minimize delays in reporting. I can help by: • Identifying and evaluating valuable discovery materials including an organization’s policies, practices, documentation, and training • Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your case by comparing those organizational materials to best practices to identify the gaps • Differentiating the failure of individual mandated reporters versus organizational failures based on that gap analysis and case materials • Identifying grooming behaviors that are cause for reasonable suspicion and reporting • Supplying best practices and relevant research to substantiate my opinion as it relates to your case • Educating the judge and jurors on grooming ...
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Jon D. Sand, Ed.D., M.S.

K-12 Education Standard of Care & Supervision

Thousand Oaks, California
Education & Schools, School Safety - Standard of Care, Student & Staff Supervision, School Safety & Security, Playground Safety, Mandated Reporting, General & Special Education, IDEA / IEPs - Disabilities, Discipline Policies & Justice, Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Human Resources, Wrongful Termination, Staff Dev'l & Trainings, Board Policies & Regulations
Introduction Dr. Jon D. Sand brings more than 35 years of direct pre-K–12 experience to his work as an independent educational expert and consultant. He earned his Doctor of Education in K-12 Educational Leadership from USC, a Master of Science in Special Education from California Lutheran University, and a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. He holds the full complement of teaching and administrative credentials for his field and advanced certifications in district operations. His expertise spans general and special education; due process; special needs eligibility and case management; human resources; school site safety and student supervision; personnel evaluation; and district governance and operations. Dr. Sand is recognized for his depth in curriculum, instruction, and assessment and for an exemplary record at every level of the profession. He has served with distinction as a classroom teacher—selected as a National Teacher of the Year by the Amgen Foundation – master and mentor teach...
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Joseph S Schwartzberg, Ed.D.

Special Education Expert Witness

Vista, California
Education & Schools, School Safety - Special Education, standards of care for children with disabilities, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Fully credentialed/certified in special education. Administrative credentials in both NY and California. Served as a classroom teacher and Principal in schools designed to serve special populations as well as general education/mainstream environments. Served as Senior SELPA Director. Taught university classes designed to prepare prospective special education teachers. Developed and implemented agreements with other agencies with responsibilities to persons with disabilities. Development , implementation and evaluation of special education programs. Establish protocols for standards of care for students with disabilities. Expertise and trial testimony experience in matters concerning school safety and child abuse. Special Education Expert witness . Particular expertise in issues related to the standards of care for children with disabilities. Extensive experience testifying in state and federal court on matters concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Secti...
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Stephen Bucheli Bayne, Ed.D.

K-12 School Safety, Security, and Risk Management

Framework Synergy Solutions LLC

Jurupa Valley, California
School Safety, Education & Schools - K-12 School Safety, K-12 School Security, K-12 School Emergency Preparedness, K-12 School Risk Management, K-12 School Law Enforcement, School Standard of Care, School Security Guards, Student Supervision Cases, Student Assault Cases, K-12 Physical Security Cases, School Lawsuit Analysis, School Lawsuit Evaluation
Stephen Bucheli Bayne, Ed.D. is a highly experienced K–12 school safety and risk management expert with over 37 years of direct, real-world K-12 public education experience spanning school law enforcement, school risk management, school emergency preparedness, and campus safety operations. For more than two decades (2005-2026), Dr. Bayne operated at the intersection of school operations and civil litigation, overseeing tort liability claims, coordinating defense strategy with legal counsel, and evaluating matters involving negligent supervision, negligent retention, negligent training, and standard of care in K–12 environments. His work played a direct role in shaping litigation strategy, guiding settlement decisions, and strengthening risk mitigation practices within public schools. Dr. Bayne’s expertise was distinguished by his hands-on operational background. In 1989, he began his career in school policing, serving in progressive leadership roles from police officer to police c...
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Adam Collins, PhD

School Bullying & Harassment Expert

Envision Zero Bullying

Centennial, Colorado
Education & Schools, School Safety - Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Standard of Care, Accepted Professional Standards, School Liability, MTSS, PBIS, Deliberate Indifference, Hostile Environment, Student Discipline, School Climate, Program Fidelity, Retaliation, School Policy, Negligent Supervision, Physical Assasult, School Training, Staff Development, Title VI
Dr. Collins is a doctoral-level school psychologist and systems strategist with nearly 20 years of experience in the forensic evaluation of school bullying, discriminatory harassment, and student safety protocols. He earned his degree with a research focus specifically dedicated to effective bullying prevention strategies. This clinical background is bolstered by years of "boots-on-the-ground" experience as a school psychologist in public K-12 settings, providing a deep understanding of the practical challenges of supervision and intervention in diverse school climates. Currently overseeing bullying prevention and school safety initiatives for a Mountain West Department of Education impacting hundreds of schools, Dr. Collins provides expert consultation and testimony on the Standard of Care required to maintain safe, compliant, and inclusive educational environments. Core Areas of Expertise: (1) Standard of Care Analysis: Evaluating district adherence to state and federal safe...
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Elisa Mula

Westport, Connecticut
Security, Premises Liability - schools, school safety, foreseeability, facial recognition, alarms, access control, surveillance, parking lots, bars, hotels, concerts, sporting events, apartments, retail, guards, lighting, risk assessments, security adequacy
Security consultant and expert witness. Masters degree in protection management, physical security. Diverse experience with security technology such as access control, facial recognition, and video surveillance. Significant teaching/training experience. Special experience in school security.
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William L. Bainbridge, PhD, FACFE

William L. Bainbridge, PhD, FACFE & Associates, LLC

Jacksonville, Florida
Education & Schools, School Safety - school evaluation, sexual abuse, child custody school evaluation, school standards of care, school safety, education standards of care, school related accidents, education, higher education, secondary education, elementary education, playground accidents, athletics and recreation
William L. Bainbridge, Ph.D., FACFE, is a forensic education expert with extensive experience in school, college and preschool related accidents, incidents & sexual abuse/sexual assault and educational evaluation for child custody. He has been court qualified as a schooling and education standards/policy expert in over 30 states. President and CEO of the SchoolMatch® Institute and Distinguished Research Professor at The University of Dayton, he is the former superintendent of three school districts in Ohio and Virginia and served on the executive staff of the Ohio Department of Education.
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Saralyn Grass, Ed.D.

Veteran PreK-12 Safety & Standards of Care Expert

Verdant Synergies

Jacksonville, Florida
Education & Schools, School Safety - Childcare Licensing, Program Oversight, Child Abuse, Daycare Standards, Negligence, Child Injury, Mandated Reporting, Preschool Safety, Policy & Procedures, Early Education, Compliance, Early Learning Policy, Negligent Supervision, Afterschool Programs, Child Welfare, Industry Standards, Child Safety, Standards of Care
Dr. Saralyn Grass is a nationally recognized expert in school and child care policy, educational settings, early learning standards and child safety in youth-serving programs. With over two decades of experience in overseeing, developing and evaluating educational systems she brings a unique combination of high-level policy knowledge and real-world operational insight.  Dr. Grass has served in leadership roles at both the state and municipal levels. She has written administrative rules governing early learning programs, advised on child care legislation and led statewide initiatives focused on improving outcomes for children and families. Her work includes drafting and enforcing provider standards related to supervision, mandated reporting, injury documentation and environmental safety. As a leader in program oversight, she has directed teams responsible for reviewing provider compliance, conducting incident reviews and developing corrective-action plans. She works closely with le...
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Michael S. Dorn

Safe Havens International

Juliette, Georgia
School Safety, Emergency Preparedness - School Security, School Shootings, Run Hide Fight, School Child Abuse, Active Shooter, School Sexual Assault, School Violence. Active Shooter Training, Bullying, Student Supervision, ALICE Training, School Resource Officers
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Stephen C Satterly, II

School Safety Expert Witness

School Safety Shield, LLC

Indianapolis, Indiana
School Safety, Emergency Preparedness - School Security, Educator Sexual Misconduct, School Transportation Safety, Title IX, School Transportation Sexual Misconduct, School Child Abuse, School Shootings, Active Shooter, School Sexual Assault, School Violence, Active Shooter Training, Bullying, Student Supervision, School Safety Assessments
I serve as a Senior Analyst for Safe Havens International, a nonprofit school safety organization, and have conducted assessments in 21 states and across more than 400 schools. I am also the sole proprietor of School Safety Shield, L.L.C., a school safety consulting firm. Throughout my 29 years of service in education, I have held a variety of roles, including teacher, school administrator, coach, athletic director, transportation director, and school safety director. I have presented at the local, state, and national levels and co-authored the book "Staying Alive: How to Act Fast and Survive Deadly Encounters." Barron's Educational Series published this book on May 1, 2014. I was a contributing author for Extreme Violence: Understanding & Protecting People from Active Assailants, Hate Crimes, & Terrorist Attacks. Cognella Academic Publishing published this college textbook in 2021. I serve as the lead expert in school transportation assessments for Safe Havens International. I've...
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Leroy K. James, MS

L. K. James & Associates

Cheltenham, Maryland
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, School Safety - School Security, Clery Act Compliance, Campus Security Operations, Investigations, Emergency Management, Special Events Management, Policies and Procedures, Community Policing, Consortium Building, Patrol Operations, Local Law Enforcement Collaboration, Training & Education
Mr. James has served as a University Chief of Police, as well as an Executive Director for Campus Safety and Security at two (2) four-year higher education research institutions, and at a community college in the Washington DC and Baltimore metropolitan region. In those positions he served as the chief architect for the safety and security infrastructure for several different campuses and over 50,000 students. He also served as an adjunct professor in criminal justice at a community college. He serves as the founder of a campus security consulting firm that specializes in assisting university leaders comply with their federal responsibilities under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. Mr. James has served as the Training and Education Coordinator for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Law Enforcement Executives and Administrators (HBCU-LEEA) organization whic...
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Lillian K Cockrell, Dr.

School Administration & Special Education Expert

Lillian Cockrell, LLC

Odenton, Maryland
Education & Schools - Parkland Shooting Case- School Administration, Special Education, Zwerner Shotting Case- School Administration, Data Anaylsis, School Shootings, School Administration Policies & Procedures, Differentiation, Behavior Mangement, Emotional Disturbance, School Leadership, School Crisis Plan, School Operations, School Safety
Experienced and legal expert witness/consultant in the areas of school-based administration and special education. Worked for the attorneys representing the families of Parkland Shooting Case and currently working on a case in Virginia representing the teacher. Over 30 years in special education and 21 years as a school administrator and am a licensed Administrator I & II.
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Vanessa C. Beauchaine, Ed.D.

School Safety & Administration & Special Ed

Mashpee, Massachusetts
Education & Schools, School Safety - child safety, Title IX, wrongful death, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, child sex abuse, bullying, special education, child abuse, school discipline, school administration, student restraint, student seclusion, student dismissal, sexual harassment, mandated reporting, school principal, teacher, special education teacher
Experienced special education teacher and administrator (Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Schools). Developer of annual training modules for school staff to prevent and detect suspected child abuse, sexual harassment, and physical restraints. Extensive experience in the prevention of bullying situations within and around school buildings. Responsible for training to reduce instances of child sexual abuse. Extensive experience responding to incidents involving staff conduct resulting in dismissal, bullying, suspected child abuse, inappropriate use of technology, student injury requiring mandated reporting, Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) applications, and involving law enforcement and emergency services. CERTIFICATIONS Special Education Administrator 2026-Present Principal/Assistant Principal (Gr. 5-12): 2025-Present Principal/Assistant Principal (Gr. 5-8): 2010-Present Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent (All Levels): 2009-Present Principal/Assistant Princip...
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James A Kaufman, PhD

Laboratory Health and Safety Expert Witness

Laboratory Safety Institute

Wellesley, Massachusetts
Safety, School Safety - Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Standard, Regularory Compliance, Science Safety and Health, STEM Safety and Health, Research Safety, R&D Labs, School Science, Laboratory Accident, Chemical Safety, Chemical Labeling, Program Audit, Lab Inspection, Lab Safety Training
Dr. James Kaufman is President Emeritus of the Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) and former Professor of Chemistry and EHS Director at Curry College. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Tufts University and his doctorate in organic chemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). After two years as a post-doctoral fellow in the WPI Chemical Engineering Department converting garbage into fuel oil, Dr. Kaufman joined the Dow Chemical Company's New England Research Laboratory as a Process Research Chemist. During his four years with Dow, he became increasingly involved in laboratory safety related activities. He authored "Laboratory Safety Guidelines". Originally distributed by Dow, now over six million copies (in 23 languages) of the widely requested and reprinted brochure are in circulation. Dr. Kaufman is the founder (1977) of The Laboratory Safety Institute – an international, non-profit center for safety in science and science education. LSI's education...
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Scott J Hilden

Police practices expert-Police Chief- 33 years

S. J. Hilden Consulting

SOUTH LYON, Michigan
Police Practices & Procedures, School Safety - use of force, civil liability, policy procedures, school policing, premise liability, police operations, risk management, crime prevention, police training, supervision, management, pursuits, internal investigations, racial profiling, best practice, investigations, excessive force, misconduct, 1983, Monell
Professional Summary I am an active Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety with over 33 years of law enforcement experience and more than two decades in supervisory and executive leadership roles. I have been retained in over 30 federal and state civil and criminal matters involving excessive force, unlawful arrest, failure to train, failure to supervise, Monell liability, jail and detention operations, communications center practices, and the full spectrum of police practices under 42 U.S.C. §1983 and related state law claims. Throughout my career, I have personally made over 600 arrests, reviewed approximately 400–500 use-of-force incidents, and supervised hundreds of internal investigations. I currently oversee police operations, detention functions, policy development, internal affairs, discipline, and a CALEA-accredited communications center, ensuring compliance with constitutional standards and nationally recognized best practices. My opinions are objective, standard...
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R. Leslie Nichols, MSSA, CPP, CPG

Child Sexual Abuse Expert - Schools/Organizations

R.L. Nichols & Associates, LLC

Oxford, Mississippi
School Safety, Child Abuse - sex abuse, child sexual abuse, molestation, grooming, harassment, bullying, school, church, camp, bus, afterschool, sports, olympic, mentor, scouting, coach, background check, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention
Expert Witness At-a-Glance: • 85+ cases retained (2016–2025) • 23 depositions | 2 trials • Balanced practice: 60% plaintiff / 40% defense • Case focus: Child sexual abuse (95%); injury, death or bullying (5%) • Sectors: Religious (35%), Schools (25%), Sports (20%), Mentoring (10%), Residential care (7%) • Courts: Federal (21%) and State/Local (79%) across 20+ jurisdictions Mr. Nichols has over 30 years' experience at the national and local level involving the protection of children. In 2016 he retired as the National Vice President of Child & Club Safety, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, where he oversaw the creation of the organization's child protection program, which shaped the policies and practices of thousands of local Boys & Girls Club affiliates and helped to protect millions of children across the U.S. and overseas. Mr. Nichols is a national thought leader and has participated in numerous, national-level projects to prevent child injury in organizations, including: • U.S. P...
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Michael D. Reiner, CPP, SPIPC

Security Expert - Military & Higher Ed Experience

Group Nine Risk Consulting

Omaha, Nebraska
Security, Premises Liability - Security Negligence, Physical Security, Military Installation Security, Higher Education Campus Security, School Safety, Active Assailant Response, Apartment Complex Security, Commercial Premises Security, Antiterrorism, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Management, Security Training, Video Surveillance, Security Technology
Mike is a senior consultant with Group Nine Risk Consulting, a firm specializing in security risk management, forensic consulting, and security training. He joined Group Nine following a stellar military career that spanned over 25 years, followed by 8 years leading the campus safety and security operations of Creighton University. He has provided expert opinions to plaintiff and defense attorneys in cases across 8 states in state and federal courts. He also continues to provide clients with preventative security services, such as security vulnerability assessments (SVAs). Mike served as a Security Forces officer in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a colonel. During his career, he gained deep experience in physical security, law enforcement, and emergency management. He served as the senior security and law enforcement officer for USAF Special Operations Command, where he provided executive oversight for physical security, law enforcement, anti-terrorism, and emergency management pr...
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John F. Doherty, Ed.D.

Renowned School Liability Expert Witness

School Liability Expert Group

Lambertville, New Jersey
Education & Schools, School Safety - Title IX, 1983, wrongful death, school and youth-serving agency liability, negligent hiring, personal injury, sexual abuse, harassment and bullying, physical abuse, student/child supervision, special education, child custody & school review, school security, daycare, camps, colleges & universities
At School Liability Expert Group, we provide services from case inception through resolution across the United States and Canada. Determining the merit of a case, assisting with the development of pleadings, deposition focus and questions, conducting file and deposition review and analysis, developing expert reports, and offering testimony at deposition and trial are some of the services provided. Through the experience of its founder, Dr. Edward Dragan, and expert witness, Dr. John Doherty, along with a highly trained staff, School Liability Expert Group provides quality comprehensive services for plaintiff and defendant attorneys in high-profile and complicated cases. John F. Doherty Ed.D. is an experienced public and private school educator who has focused his work on improving schools through effective hiring practices, supervision and training of staff, and building a school culture of sustainability. He has over 35 years of experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superinte...
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Chief David L Perry, (Ret.)

Expert in campus, public safety, and higher Ed.

David L. Perry and Associates

Durham , North Carolina
School Safety, Police Practices & Procedures - Campus public safety, Police administration, Higher education, Traffic stops, Clery act, Law Enforcement data c, Law Enforcement staffing, Law-enforcement policies and procedures, Drug investigations, Police technical practices, Use of force, Law Enforcement policy and procedure, CALEA accreditation
Qualifications and Background Mr. Perry retired in September 2021 from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Police Department in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Safety and Chief of Police for two years. Before this role, he was the Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety and Chief of Police at the Florida State University (FSU) Police Department from 2006 to 2019. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Perry held the position of Deputy Chief of Police at Clemson University, ultimately serving as Acting Chief of Police prior to his departure. He was also a contributor to the Final Report of The President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, published in May 2015. At the age of 26, Mr. Perry became the Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety at Albany State University in Albany, Georgia. In this capacity, he was responsible for all facets of public safety, including staffing, budgeting, training, policy development, equipment procur...
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Kenneth S. Trump, Ed.D.

PreK-12 School Safety and Security

National School Safety and Security Services

Cleveland, Ohio
School Safety, Education & Schools - School Security, School Safety, School Shooting, School Wrongful Death, School Assault, School Sexual Assault, School Rape, School Student Supervision, School Bullying, Standard of Care, SRO, School Police, School Resource Officers, Security Officers, School Training & Drills, School Bus, School Gangs, Custody, School Crisis Emergency
Dr. Kenneth S. Trump provides school security expert witness and litigation consulting services for plaintiff and defense attorneys engaged in PreK-12 school safety cases. With over 40 years of experience in school security, Dr. Trump offers authoritative insights into incidents involving school violence, negligence, liability, safety protocol failures, and standard of care issues. Ken is experienced as a school security expert witness on mass school shootings, school active shooter and other wrongful deaths, violent assaults with serious injuries, rape and other sexual assaults, violence, security, crisis/emergency preparedness protocols, and other school safety and security cases. Litigation issues may include, but not necessarily be limited to: • PreK-12 school crime, violence, and serious disciplinary incidents • School shootings, school active shooter/mass shooter events, wrongful death, and related cases • Assaults, gang violence, and other injuries • Rape and other sexual...
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Virginia L. Rhodes, Ed.D.

School cases need a witness with eyes wide open.

SchoolWITNESS

Cincinnati, Ohio
Education & Schools, School Safety - schools, education, K-12, high school, middle school, school negligence, duty & standard of care, sexual abuse , supervision, principal, student injury, wrongful termination, standard of care, discipline, school culture, school injury, administration, teacher training, school safety, discrimination
35+ years in public education administration, teaching & policy: testifies on training & supervision of school personnel, abuse, discipline, discrimination, school accidents Dr. Rhodes offers extensive experience on multiple aspects of school-related liability, both elementary and secondary for both plaintiffs and defense. Dr. Rhodes is an exceptional analytical thinker and writer with keen insight, timely reports and compelling testimony. Founding Principal of the largest public U.S. urban STEM high school (2008). Founding Principal of the 1st environmental public high school in Ohio. Policy--former elected School Board member in large urban district. Skilled in school transformation, collaborative school design, leadership, experiential education, program design, school culture, discipline & multicultural education Developer of a unique innovative "T2" teacher hiring process. Articulate and engaging speaker on school policy, practice, and transformation. Rhodes has tr...
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Gary L. Sigrist, Jr.

K-12 School Safety

Safeguard Risk Solutions LLC

GROVE CITY, Ohio
Education & Schools, School Safety - K–12 school safety, school violence prevention, school liability, negligent security school, standard of care school safety, duty of care K12 schools, school safety training, inadequate supervision, school threat assessment, targeted violence prevention, de-escalation training
Mr. Sigrist has more than four decades of continuous professional engagement with K-12 schools — first as a classroom teacher, then as a district-level Safety Director, and for the past decade as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of a school-safety consultancy that serves school districts across the United States and internationally. He has held concurrent service as a sworn law-enforcement officer since 1990, providing him with practitioner-level perspective on both sides of the school-police interface. Mr. Sigrist holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Ohio University and a Master of Science in Education Administration from the University of Dayton, and is a graduate of the Central Ohio Peace Officer's Training Academy. He has taught school safety and public-safety management at the university level for more than a decade as an Adjunct Professor at Franklin University, and he serves on the Editorial Advisory Council of Campus Safety Magazine, a leading pr...
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Joseph Hendry, PSP, CLEE

K-12 Security Subject Matter Expert and Consultant

COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions

Stow, Ohio
School Safety, Education & Schools - school security, special needs security planning, active shooter drills, security assessment, duty of care, active shooter, emergency planning, university security, risk assessment, school shooting, lockdown, behavioral threats, workplace violence, school violence, insurance expert witness, physical security, negligent security
Professional Qualifications -K–12 school security and safety systems -Active threat and hostile event preparedness -Security risk assessment and mitigation -Civilian and law‑enforcement response coordination -School emergency planning, policy, and procedures -Duty of care, foreseeability, and reasonableness of preventive measures -Standards‑based practices for age‑appropriate and accessible safety planning Professional Qualifications -Principal Consultant for K–12 Education, COSECURE, a division of Cozen O’Connor, providing school security consulting services across North America and Europe. -Selected in 2024 to provide subject matter expertise to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS CISA) School Safety Task Force -Recognized by the Ohio Department of Homeland Security and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office as a subject matter expert in active threat response. -Board Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) through A...
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Anthony B. Mann, D.Ed.

Recognized K-12 Education Expert

Principled Education Consulting

West Linn, Oregon
Education & Schools, School Safety - Standard of Care in Schools, Bullying, Educator Misconduct, Title IX, Sexual Abuse, Mandatory Reporting, Grooming, Student Conduct, Special Education, Campus Supervision, Campus Safety, Hazing, Bus safety, School-Based Mental Health Service, Harassment, Educational Records, Abuse & Neglect, Gifted Education, Restraint & Seclusion
Superintendent | School Safety & Policy Expert | Expert Witness Providing expert witness services from case inception through resolution across the United States and Canada. Determining the merit of a case, assisting with deposition focus and questioning, conducting file and deposition review and analysis, providing expert reports, and offering testimony at deposition and trial are some of the services provided. Providing quality comprehensive services for plaintiff and defendant attorneys in high-profile and complicated cases. With 33+ years leading in K-12 education, Dr. Mann has overseen district operations in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Since 2012, he has served as Superintendent of Schools. With expertise in strategic planning, governance, and the development of safe and effective learning environments. Dr. Mann holds a Doctorate in Education (D.Ed.) from the University of Oregon, and has backg...
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Jeffrey Bonner

Scranton, Pennsylvania
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice, Police Policies, Domestic Violence, Crowd Control, Use of Force, Excessive Force, Sexual Assault, Drug Enforcement, Surveillance, School Safety, Crisis Intervention, Baton, Taser, Firearm, Electronic Control Device
Award-Winning Police Officer. 25+ Years Experience including undercover operations, SWAT Team, and School Resource Officer. Certified Firearms Trainer. Graduate of the FBI National Academy, 272th Session. Law Enforcement Highlights • Trained and deployed multiple times in "Mobile Field Force / Civil Disturbances" • Undercover operations, drug buys, surveillance and preparation of over 400 search warrants • Specialized training in Barricaded gunman situation resolution • Member of D.P.D. Pistol Team • Executive Protection, and advanced driving techniques. • Served on Multi-jurisdictional SWAT Team • Patrol Rifle Operator / Designated Marksman Certification • Certified Firearms Trainer • Field Training Officer and Supervisor • Police Honor Guard 2004 through 2015 • Additional command capacities: • New World Reporting System Build Team / Training of supervisors and Officers, Mobile Field Force Unit Commander Career Accolades With Sterling Heights Police Department • (6) Merit Ci...
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JOSEPH W TADRICK, MBA, MS, CCAP

School Security - Critical Infrastructure Security

Tier One Strategies, LLC

Little River, South Carolina
Security, School Safety - Terrorism, School Security/Safety, Religious Facilities Security/Safety, Active Shooter Prep, Parking Lots/Garages, Entertainment Venues, Sports Arenas, Transportation Security, Hotel Security, Security Management, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Special Event Security, Workplace Violence
Joseph Tadrick, MBA, MS, CCAP is a premises liability and security consultant. Joseph provides consultation regarding security and safety aspects of commercial property management and conducts security audits for various types of commercial premises, including but not limited to multi-family housing, resorts, hotels, retail and office space, entertainment venues, and sport arenas. He holds an MBA in Management/Marketing, an MS in Protection Management, and a BA in Psychology. In addition, Joseph was board certified in security management, having earned the prestigious designation of Certified Protection Professional (CPP) (expired 12/19) from ASIS International. As a vetted member of and speaker at InfraGard events, Joseph contributed to and developed a partnership between the FBI and the private sector by providing industry specific insights. Joseph’s training in physical security, force protection, and Intelligence began when he as a Naval Reserve Intelligence Officer supporte...
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Brian M Wolf, M.Ed.

San Antonio, Texas
Education & Schools, School Safety - De-escalation, Physical Intervention, Bullying, Special Education, Restraint, Conflict Resolution
A native Oregonian, I served in schools there for 37 years as a teacher, coach, HS Principal, Special Education Director and Superintendent prior to retiring from educational leadership in 2015. Subsequently, I worked for another 7 years as a Risk Management Specialist in the insurance industry. My principal duty during that time was conducting 25-30 Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) de-escalation/physical intervention trainings annually, for Oregon school districts statewide. The primary focus of these trainings was nonviolent crisis intervention with severely emotionally disabled students. Most of the sessions ran for one or two full days in length. I am currently serving as an Expert Witness in a legal case involving the physical restraint of a student, or lack thereof, engaged in self-injurious behaviors.
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Michael Salitore, Ed.D.

School Safety, SPED, Sexual Conduct, Title IX

Salitore Professional Services, LLC

Fort Worth, Texas
Education & Schools, School Safety - School Standards of Practice, Special Education, School Safety, Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Behavior and Discipline, School Mental Health, Title IX and Staff Sexual Misconduct, District and School Administration, Restraint and Seclusion, Evaluation, Assessment, Disability, and Risk Management
Dr. Michael Salitore is an experienced educator serving in public education since 2003. His work experience includes working in public education as a school psychologist, assistant principal, special education administrator, director of student services, adjunct faculty, and as a coordinator of the Reports and Investigations of Sexual Conduct unit at the Oregon Department of Education. His background and expertise allow evaluation of and opinions regarding school and district: -Policies, procedures, guidelines, and implementation of standards and practices; -Recruitment, qualifications, hiring, and retention of teachers, specialists, and staff; -Training programs and requirements of teachers, specialists, and staff; -Duty for schools and school districts to provide a safe learning environment; -School administration, including governance, curriculum, interventions and instructional practices; -Compliance with applicable industry standards, laws, rules, and regulations; -Disabilit...
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Avian Tisdale, MD, MBA, Paralegal

Experienced Physician Executive and Paralegal

DHM Consulting

Richmond, Texas
Pain Management - Medicine, Fraud - Adoption, Arbitratilon, Mediation, Banking, Empolyment Law, Business Operations, Dispute Resolution, Document Examination, Failure Analysis, Health Informatics, HIPAA, Hospital Administration, Human Resources, Mangement, Medical Billing, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, School Safety, OSHA
Physician executive with over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and academic experience across hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient units, urgent care centers, and community health systems. Board-certified physician with deep expertise in medical staff management, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Dual-trained with a Paralegal certification and MBA in Finance, offering unique insight into how healthcare operations intersect with legal, financial, and risk domains. Highly experienced in identifying deviations from clinical standards, assessing system-level failures, and providing objective, evidence-based opinions. Independent, Licensed and Board Certified, Full-time Availability AREAS OF EXPERTISE Standards of Care Emergency & Inpatient Pediatric Medicine Hospital & Multi-Site System Administration Medical Staff Credentialing & Supervision Healthcare Compliance (HEDIS, NCQA, HRSA, FTCA) HR Processes & Clinical Oversight Value-Based Care & Quality Metrics ...
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Sandra ("Sandi") E. Aboy, PhD

Title IX & Civil Rights Expert Witness

Title IX Consulting Group

Ashburn, Virginia
Education & Schools, School Safety - Title IX, School Policy & Procedures, Compliance, Timeline Analysis, Civil Rights, Investigations, Infrastructure Analysis, Case Analysis, Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic/ Dating Violence, Stalking, Child Abuse, Hazing, Pregnant and Parenting Rights, Clery Compliance, Clery Act
Dr. Sandra (“Sandi”) Aboy, Ph.D. (formerly Hodgin), is a nationally recognized Title IX and civil rights compliance expert witness with more than 20 years of experience analyzing institutional response systems, sexual misconduct matters, discrimination complaints, and higher education compliance practices. Holding dual Ph.D.s in Education and Political Science/Public Policy, Dr. Sandi combines academic research, institutional practice, and litigation consulting experience to assist attorneys, educational institutions, and organizations navigating complex civil rights matters. Dr. Sandi is the Founder and CEO of Title IX Consulting Group (T9CG), a multidisciplinary civil rights compliance firm supporting educational institutions nationwide through expert witness analysis, institutional audits, investigations, policy development, compliance reviews, prevention programming, and strategic consulting. She is certified in all major Title IX adjudication roles, including investigator, hea...
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Connie A Kimble, M.Ed.

Education - Administration/SPED/School Counseling

Usk, Washington
Education & Schools, School Safety - School Administration, School Counseling, Special Education, Student Safeguarding, Sexual Harassment
I have served a total of 21 years in the education field as a teacher, counselor, and principal. Prior to my entry into the education field I worked as a mental health case manager and directed/managed a developmental disability agency. I have experience in both public and private overseas schools, including IB schools. I have worked cases involving wrongful death, sexual assaults, special education negligence, and counselor breach of duty. Additionally I have been an adjunct professor in psychology, and intercultural communications for international educators. I've pesented at education conferences focused on student supports and safeguarding. I've successfully developed expert witness reports for cases in several states. I am skilled at research and tying key information (including industry standards and state statutes) to my opinions. Lastly I enjoy this work.
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Greg H. Bristol

Financial fraud and human trafficking SME

Points, West Virginia
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, School Safety - Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Labor Trafficking, Sex Trafficking at Hotels, Sexual Abuse by Educators and School Staff, Sexual Abuse by Police Officers, Human Trafficking Awareness Trg for the Hospitality Industry, Civil Rights Violations - Hate Crimes, Financial Fraud, Motor Vehicle Code
Direct email: GBristol@HumanTraffickingTraining.expert Human trafficking thought leader. Award-winning retired FBI Special Agent. Investigated numerous human trafficking crimes. Has trained more than 1,500 law enforcement officers to effectively identify human traffickers and sex offenders. Extensive speaking and writing experience in human trafficking. Additional FBI experience includes foreign counterintelligence, public corruption, financial frauds, the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, civil rights (hate crimes and human trafficking), and investigating the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Member of the Enron Task Force for over four years, formed in the weeks following Enron’s bankruptcy in December 2001 to investigate the company’s collapse. Mr. Bristol's career as a Michigan State Police Trooper, a Special Agent with the FBI, and a Special Agent with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) in Kandahar, Afghanistan, has give...
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Ryan K Dabney

Law Enforcement Use of Force Expert-

Dabney Consulting llc

Casper, Wyoming
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, School Safety - Internal Affairs Use of Force Investigations, UOF Training, Police Best practice’s, CPTED, Active Shooter training
I have nineteen years of service in law enforcement and have built a career grounded in leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to advancing professional standards. I currently serve as the Operations Captain for a mid‑sized law enforcement agency, where I oversee critical organizational functions and support the development, performance, and accountability of personnel across the department. Throughout my career, I have instructed hundreds of officers in Use of Force, relevant case law, agency policy and procedures, and the application of Title 42 Section 1983 as it relates to law enforcement liability. My expertise blends legal precision with practical, scenario‑based insight, and I take pride in being a trusted educator and subject‑matter authority. I also serve as an expert witness in Use of Force, supported by specialized training from SEAK, AELE, Force Science, and the Southern Police Institute’s Internal Affairs program. In addition, I hold a bachelor’s degree ...
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