Active Shooter Response Expert Witnesses

Houston , Texas

Premises Liability, Security - Negligent Security, Inadequate Security, Bar Security, Crime Foreseeability, Premises Liability, Venue Security, CPTED Evaluation, Crowd Management, Apartment Security, Parking Lot Security, Church Security, Nightclub Security, Houses of Worship Security, Banking Security, Wrongful Death, Security Management, ActiveShooterResponse

Awarded the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Medal of Excellence for designing and executing security strategies that mitigated organizational risk, strengthened physical security standards and compliance. More than 30 years of security/risk management experience as a 25-year FBI Special Agent, Crisis Management Coordinator, Chief Security Officer (CSO), Supervisory Special Agent, and Chief of the FBI's National CSO Program, corporate security executive, and Senior Director of Security for one of the largest houses of worship in the United States. Real-world, operationally proven command experience leading tactical operations and responses to active shooter, explosive threats, and terror related incidents. Developed security plans to protect assets at more than 1,000 banks, at Major Special Events (Super Bowl, Final Four, MLB All Star game, College Football Playoff National Championship game) and spectators, including thousands weekly at a church with a 16,500 seat capacity. ...

Sunset, Texas

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police Practices & Procedures, Use of Force Analysis, Deadly/Excessive Force, Active Shooter Response, Officer Involved Shooting, Death in Custody, Crime Scene Reconstruction, Shooting Reconstruction, Jail/Correctional Suicide, Police Tactics, Crisis/Hostage Negotiation, Correctional Policies & Procedures, School Security

I am currently commissioned as a (Master Certified) law enforcement officer by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). In January of 2023, I retired from the Texas Department of Public Service after 28 years of service. The first 12 years were with the Texas Highway Patrol Division, and the last 16 years were with the Texas Ranger Division. Before starting my DPS career, I worked for five years with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office in Huntsville, Texas, as a commissioned correctional officer, jail shift supervisor, and commissioned patrol deputy. From 1990 to 1992, I served as a Jailer in the Walker County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division in Huntsville, Texas. After becoming commissioned as a peace officer and starting my time as a patrol deputy, I maintained my Jailer commission and assisted in the jail when needed until I resigned in 1995 to attend the DPS academy. In that role, I was responsible for the direct supervision, care, and safety of inmates housed in the facili...