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Security Expert Witness | Premises Liability

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Robin C. Nagele, M.A., is the Principal & Founder of Nagele Security Advisors, LLC, with a distinguished career in both public & private sectors of security spanning more than 40 years. A retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major (E-9) and Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEOSA), Robin has spent four decades leading personnel and managing complex security missions in high-stakes environments. Mr. Nagele is a security and leadership management expert with over 40 years of proven operational expertise. His operational background is supported by an elite academic foundation, holding dual Master's degrees (Master of Arts in Management & Leadership and a Master of Arts in Business & Organizational Security Management). Mr. Nagele is a Co-Author of the Amazon Best-Selling book, "The Guide to Reducing the Risk of Workplace Violence…The Absolute Essentials." His areas of expertise focus on the forensic evaluation of 'Standard of Care,' specializing in premises liability and the integration of security protocols with life-safety and incident command systems. As a published author on risk mitigation, Mr. Nagele translates complex organizational governance and policy authorship into actionable insights. Mr. Nagele's extensive professional background includes serving as Principal & Founder of Nagele Security Advisors, a Corporate Physical Security Manager for Starbucks Coffee Company, Director of Operations for a private security firm, Principal & Founder of Nagele Protective Services, and Executive / Personal Protection Specialist. As a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), Mr. Nagele’s forensic methodology is grounded in the organization’s rigorous standards, ensuring that every engagement is supported by thorough evidence review, site-specific auditing, and objective technical conclusions. He specializes in translating complex multi-stakeholder emergencies into clear, defensible forensic testimony. Mr. Nagele's forensic process follows distinct phases: Evidence Review & Synchronization: Mr. Nagele analyzes information produced during discovery or obtained through research and investigation to identify factors leading to an understanding of the crime risks present at the time of the incident in question. He performs a deep-dive analysis of administrative controls, including policy adequacy, security staffing, post orders, and other relevant discovery materials. Security Risk Assessment: A qualitative or quantitative process identifying relevant risks based on the facts of the case to determine the likelihood that a vulnerability could be successfully exploited. Threat Assessment: An evaluation of events that can adversely affect operations or specific assets. Mr. Nagele considers historical information and actual/inherent threats to ground his findings in reality. Vulnerability Assessment & Final Opinion: Mr. Nagele concludes his process by conducting site-specific security surveys and vulnerability assessments, culminating in a comprehensive, evidence-based final analysis and professional opinion. Nagele Security Advisors is built on a foundation of absolute integrity and objective analysis. Mr. Nagele’s forensic opinions are grounded solely in the evidence and the established Standard of Care. This commitment to impartiality ensures that his testimony remains credible, unbiased, and defensible under the most rigorous cross-examination.