Security Technology Expert Witnesses

Valencia, California

Security, Premises Liability - Healthcare/Hospital Security, Parking Operations, Office/Commercial Security, Campus Safety, Workplace Violence, Use of Force, Negligent Security, Regulatory Compliance, Disaster Management, HICS, Policy and Procedures, Training, Risk Assessments, Threat Assessment and Management, Security Technology, Security Operations

Dean P. Morris is a board-certified security expert with more than 40 years of experience as a hospital system security executive, consultant, and military police supervisor. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he has served in senior leadership roles with leading healthcare organizations including City of Hope, CommonSpirit/Dignity Health, and Kaiser Permanente/Securitas Security Services. He holds board certifications as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA). He is also a California licensed private investigator. Mr. Morris specializes in hospital security operations, with extensive experience in the assessment, design, and implementation of physical security programs. His expertise includes managing armed and unarmed security teams (proprietary and contract), developing standardized policies and procedures, deploying advanced security technologies, leading investigations, overseeing K-9, executive protection, and behavioral thr...

Naples, Florida

Security, Premises Liability - Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Use of Force, Security Technology, Church Security, Search & Seizure, Security Monitoring, 1st Amendment, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Gang Crime

James F. Pastor is the founder and principal expert of SecureLaw LLC, a legal and security consultancy. He is a multifaceted public safety and security expert with a rich background that spans policing, security, law, and academia. Starting as a tactical officer in Gang Crime Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, this real-world experience laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in one of the nation's most dynamic policing environments. Transitioning to the courtroom, Dr. Pastor built a distinguished legal career representing police unions, security guard firms, and electronic security companies. With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, this academic insight, combined with his practical experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liability, making him a sought-after advisor for corporations and communities seeking to prevent crime or mitigate its impacts. Dr. Pastor's "security sense" is a blend of street-level policing intuition, academic scho...

Illinois

Security, Premises Liability - Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Use of Force, Security Technology, Church Security, Search & Seizure, Security Monitoring, 1st Amendment, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Gang Crime

James F. Pastor is the founder and principal expert of SecureLaw LLC, a legal and security consultancy. He is a multifaceted public safety and security expert with a rich background that spans policing, security, law, and academia. Starting as a tactical officer in Gang Crime Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, this real-world experience laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in one of the nation's most dynamic policing environments. Transitioning to the courtroom, Dr. Pastor built a distinguished legal career representing police unions, security guard firms, and electronic security companies. With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, this academic insight, combined with his practical experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liability, making him a sought-after advisor for corporations and communities seeking to prevent crime or mitigate its impacts. Dr. Pastor's "security sense" is a blend of street-level policing intuition, academic scho...

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...

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Security, Premises Liability - negligent security, inadequate security, inadequate security operations, bars, hotels, apartment complex, building security, security officer, security management, casino, nightclub, security consulting, security advisor, retail security, event security, security technology, video surveillance

William V. Durso, Jr., CPP, is the Founder and Principal Advisor of The Durso Group, LLC (TDG). Bill provides litigation support for cases involving inadequate security, negligent security, security management operations and premises liability. Bill has over 29 years as security director, security consultant, technology guide and Security Master Plan Subject Matter Expert. Prior to his consulting career, Bill was a Security Director holding all positions and building a few departments from the ground-up. Bill has a unique background that encompasses security operations, security technology, security processes and procedures and facilities management. He has worked closely with Human Resources, IT, Legal, Boards of Director in assuring that his security programs meet or exceed expectations. Bill now uses the knowledge gained over those years as a Principal Security Advisor for companies that do not have the in-house expertise to assess, plan, develop and implement security master ...