Security Negligence Expert Witnesses

Pleasanton, California

Premises Liability, Hotel & Restaurant - Guard Force, Loss Prevention, Crime Foreseeability, Security Negligence, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Use of Force, Security Best Practices, Property Management, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Management, Parking Lot Crime, Security Contracts, Warehouse Security, Major Event Security, Video Review

Over 30 years law enforcement and Security Management Experienced in complex trial preparation, report writing, and legal research Exceptional case management and communication skills Qualified expert in Alameda and San Joaquin counties. Diligent at conducting safety-security audits and vulnerability assessments Frequently evaluate Negligence and Liability, Standards of Care, Personal Injury, Crime Foreseeability, Security Audits and Risk Assessments A detail-oriented critical and analytical thinker who understands the discovery process and stages of litigation Have attained the CFLC designation (Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant) with FEWA. Vice President of FEWA Northwest Region

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida

Security, Premises Liability - Premises Liability, Security Negligence, CPTED, Security Procedures, Security Master Plans, Physical Security, Mitigation Assessment, Mitigation Planning, Emergency Management, Electronic Security Design, Threat Assessment, Security Policies, Incident Reporting, Security Training, Risk Assessment, Security Standards

Michelle L. Chace is a physical security subject matter expert and forensic expert witness with more than 20 years of professional experience in physical security, threat/vulnerability/risk assessment, premises liability, and negligent security analysis. Her expertise includes the evaluation of alleged security failures and the application of generally accepted security principles, methodologies, and industry standards. Ms. Chace currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert with Kolins Security Group, where she conducts comprehensive security assessments involving document review, stakeholder interviews, and on-site inspections. Her forensic work includes the review and analysis of incidents involving alleged security deficiencies, the preparation of expert reports, and testimony in depositions and court proceedings related to premises liability and negligent security matters. Ms. Chace has held senior security consulting and project management roles with nationally recognized firms,...

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police Use of Force, Security Negligence, Internal Affairs, Police Deadly Force Incidents, Police Policy Development, Law Enforcement Hiring, Community Policing Strategy, Public Safety Strategy, Major Event Security, Civil Rights, Discriminatory policing & racial profiling, Unlawful arrests searches & seizures

Retired City of Fort Lauderdale Police Chief with over four decades of proven leadership in law enforcement and criminal justice. My career, which includes serving over 13 combined years as the Chief of Police for the City of Fort Lauderdale and the City of West Palm Beach has been defined by my deep commitment to integrity, strategic decision-making, and unweaving focus on facts and accountability. I am a graduate of both the FBI's National Academy ("NA"), the FBI's National Executive Institute ("NEI"), Florida Attorney General’s CPTED Training and I am a current member of ASIS International. My education and professional experience make me uniquely qualified to offer authoritative and credible testimony in legal cases requiring a seasoned perspective on law enforcement practices, complex criminal investigations, excessive use of force, racial bias, systemic challenges within policing and security negligence. I offer balanced, insightful analysis that bridges law enforcement stan...

Atlanta, Georgia

Premises Liability, Security - Premises Liability for Negligent Security, Use of Force, Apartment Complexes, Violent Crime, Security Guards, Gas Stations, Security Negligence

Charlie is the founding partner of Group Nine Risk Consulting, a firm specializing in security risk management, forensic consulting, and security training. He founded Group Nine Risk Consulting following a long and successful military and federal law enforcement career that spanned nearly 30 years. Charlie was employed by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for 25 years, retiring as a Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal in January 2022. During his career with the USMS, he was responsible for numerous aspects of security risk management including exterior perimeters, access control, security assessments, managing security personnel, security awareness training, video surveillance, protective intelligence, and workplace violence prevention at several federal courthouses around the country. His work with the USMS often involved proactively identifying, investigating, and mitigating threats to the life and safety of hundreds of federal judicial personnel across numerous federal facilities an...

Buford, Georgia

Premises Liability, Security - Premises Liability, Violent Crime, Security Negligence, Security Guards, Gas Stations, Convenience Stores, Apartment Complexes, Retail Establishments, Night Clubs, Parking Lots, Forseeability, Medical Facilities, Hospitals, Hotels, Malls, Workplace Violence, Restaurants, Bars, Public Venues, Sporting Events

I am a Partner with Group Nine Risk Consulting, a firm specializing in security risk management, asset protection, and security training. I joined Group Nine Risk Consulting following a long and successful federal law enforcement career that spanned over 25 years. I retired as an FBI supervisory Special Agent in June 2019. I am board-certified in physical security, having earned the Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification through ASIS International. The PSP certification demonstrates one’s knowledge and experience in threat assessment and risk analysis; integrated physical security systems; and the appropriate identification, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of security measures. I hold a Master of Science in Criminology from Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Belmont University, equipping me with a comprehensive academic foundation in criminal behavior analysis, investigative met...

Manchester, Iowa

Premises Liability, Security - Premises Liability, Security Negligence, Apartment Complexes, Workplace Violence, Physical Security, Parking Lots, Forseeability, Hotels, Public Venues, School Safety and Security

Steve is a senior consultant at Group Nine Risk Consulting a firm specializing in security risk management, asset protection, and security training. I joined Group Nine Risk Consulting following a long and successful law enforcement career of 25 years. I retired from the Iowa Department of Public Safety in June 2018. I am board certified in Security Management, having earned a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification through ASIS International. The Certified Protection Professional (CPP) demonstrates knowledge and experience in security principles and practices, business principles and practices, investigations, personnel security, physical security, information security, and crisis management and threat assessment and risk analysis. Additionally, I have earned a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Professional Designation (CPD) through the National Institute of Crime Prevention. The Professional Designation Certification demonstrates and confirms the expert...

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...

Brookside, New Jersey

Security, Premises Liability - Workplace Violence, Infant Abduction, Security Negligence, Fire Safety, Use of Force, Drug Diversion, Hospital Security, executive protection, crowd control, joint commission accreditation

35+ years as a Director of Security in hospital/healthcare security; expert witness in: security negligence; workplace violence; Infant abduction; emergency management; executive protection; crowd control management; excessive force; hospital/medical center drug and narcotic diversion.

Pennsylvania

Security, Premises Liability - Workplace Violence, Infant Abduction, Security Negligence, Fire Safety, Use of Force, Drug Diversion, Hospital Security, executive protection, crowd control, joint commission accreditation

35+ years as a Director of Security in hospital/healthcare security; expert witness in: security negligence; workplace violence; Infant abduction; emergency management; executive protection; crowd control management; excessive force; hospital/medical center drug and narcotic diversion.

Ashburn, Virginia

Cybersecurity, Computers - Data Breach, Operating Systems, Computer Security, Cyber Breach, Intellectual Property, Loss Prevention, Network Security, Security Management, Security Negligence, Trade Secrets, Security Standards, Data Privacy, Cloud Security, Patents, Apportionment, Infringement, Damages, Meta Data, Patent Validity, Industry Standards

Dr. Eric Cole is a computer and cybersecurity expert who has built a solid reputation in the information technology industry over the last three decades. His educational experience includes a master’s degree in computer science from the New York Institute of Technology, and a doctorate in Professional Studies from Pace University. Dr. Cole’s expert involvement in the cybersecurity industry is demonstrated by being appointed as the commissioner on cybersecurity for the 44th president, holding a position as a senior fellow at SANS, and being elected to the Purdue University Executive Advisory Board. His extensive real-world experience includes being the former Chief Technology Officer for McAfee, former Chief Scientist at Lockheed Martin, and former Program Manager at the Central Intelligence Agency. Currently, he is the CEO and Founder of Secure Anchor Consulting. His consulting clients include Fortune 500 companies, Fortune 50 companies, international organizations, and the feder...