Publications

• Body Cameras Worn by Hospital Security Officers
• Understanding the Joint Commission's Standards for Workplace Violence in Hospitals
• What the C-Suite Needs to Know About Hospital Security Programs

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

William S. Marcisz ("Bill"), is President & Chief Consultant for Strategic Security Management Consulting, Inc., providing litigation support to both Plaintiffs and Defense clients including: Case Review & Assessment, Affidavits, Expert Testimony, Investigations and Forensic Consultation on standards of care and best practices in matters pertaining to Premises Liability, Negligent Security, Security Use of Force, and related Civil Litigation with an emphasis on Hospital/Healthcare Security and Workplace Violence. Trial testimony has aided in attaining Jury Awards up to $13.5 Million. As a Forensic Security Consultant, Mr. Marcisz has reviewed and provided opinions in matters involving violent crime, including active shooter incidents involving claims with high liability exposure, and involving organizations, hospitals, and businesses with national and worldwide brand recognition. Mr. Marcisz has 40 years of combined experience in private security and complex litigation. Mr. Marcisz has served as Executive Director of Security and Internal Security Consultant for one of the largest Healthcare Systems in the United States. Security Programs under Bill’s leadership have attained national recognition, including: a Top Ten Ranking in Security Magazine’s Annual "Security 500", recipient of the prestigious IAHSS Lindberg Bell Award, and the ASIS Outstanding Security Performance Award for Distinguished Security Program. Mr. Marcisz is among the few Security Professionals to have been recognized by his peers in the industry by being selected to receive the ASIS Outstanding Security Performance Award for Security Director. Bill provides a variety of consulting services including, but not limited to: Site and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessments, develops Strategic Security Management Plans, ensures Compliance with Government & Accreditation Agencies, consults on deployment and integration of Security Technology & Body Cameras, designs Security Operations Centers, Security Force Staffing/Deployment & Engagement, Security Leadership Recruitment/Selection, Security Program Management, Workplace Violence Prevention, Threat & Crisis Management, Active Shooter Response & Recovery, and Alcohol & Dram Shop Liability. Bill holds a Juris Doctorate (JD) from the University of Connecticut School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree (BS-Magna Cum Laude) in Criminal Justice from Western Connecticut State University. Bill is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and Certified Healthcare Protection Associate (CHPA). Mr. Marcisz is considered one of the nation's leading experts on workplace violence, incidents involving violent crime, and hospital & healthcare security. He has authored several published articles on security administration, leadership, security program effectiveness, and workplace violence. Mr. Marcisz has been interviewed and quoted as a source for mainstream and television media outlets. He had been invited as a guest on several podcasts and has presented on over 75 occasions on various topics involving security and workplace violence prevention to various groups and forums, included annual conferences for the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS), Hospital Insurance Forum (HIF), the American Society for Hospital Risk Management (ASHRM), the International Association for Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), and the Florida Bar Association.