Incident Reporting Expert Witnesses

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,...

Richmond, Virginia

Security, Premises Liability - Premises Liability, Negligent Security, Violent Crimes, Workplace Violence, Healthcare Security, Guard Services, Risk Assessment, Hospital Security, Incident Reporting, Security Training, Security Systems Design, Active Shooter

Highly credentialed, Board Certified Expert. Michael S. D'Angelo, is the Principal & Lead Consultant for Secure Direction Consulting, LLC. He provides case review, expert testimony and consultation on security standards and best practices in cases involving premises liability, negligent security, and related civil litigation, with a special focus on healthcare security and workplace violence. D'Angelo has been in the public safety and private security industries for nearly 30 years. He retired as a Police Captain with the South Miami Police Department, having served 23 years In a variety of positions; including supervision and senior management. Upon transitioning to the private sector, he was hired as the corporate security leader for Baptist Health South Florida, where he served as an internal consultant for security and emergency preparedness to six hospitals and a multitude of outpatient facilities. He now provides risk assessments, security plans, guard force planning and...