Physical Security Expert Witnesses

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida

Security, Risk Management - Risk Assessment, Threat Assessment, Security Policies, Security Procedures, Security Master Plans, Physical Security, Mitigation Assessment, Mitigation Planning, Emergency Management, Electronic Security

Michelle L. Chace is the President / Managing Principal of Mitigation Assessor, LLC. She specializes is Threat and Risk Assessments, Security Master Planning, Electronic Security Systems designs, and other specialized Security Consulting service offerings. Some of her projects: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (The World Trade Center; La Guardia Airport, and several others); Caterpillar, Morgan Stanley, Smithsonian Institute, JP Morgan Chase, Amtrak; University of Texas, and many more. In addition, she is a Forensic Expert. She holds a Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice and Master of Science Security Management from Bellevue University, where she was also an Adjunct Professor for the Security Management program and co-author of an undergraduate textbook for the University, Fundamental of Security Management: A Common Sense Approach. She also authored, Nebraska LB 116 in 2005, testified before the Judiciary Committee, and the bill was passed into law. Michelle w...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida

Security, Premises Liability - workplace violence, healthcare security, physical security, church security, security design, resort security, manufacturing security, mental health security, veterans affairs

Frank is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel with 32 years of service, and founder of Force Protect Security Consultants. He is a physical security and risk mitigation subject matter expert with 30 years of experience, having assisted Federal, state, local, private sector officials, as well as facility owners and operators to enhance their physical security posture. He works with organizations to address their demanding security needs, translating vulnerabilities into compelling security and operations efficiencies. Along with two engineering degrees, Frank brings a laundry list of both government and commercial experience to the table, including Fort Knox Department of Public Works (DPW), Department of Defense, U.S. Army, Ford Motor Company, and General Electric. He is Anti- Terrorism Level III trained by the Department of Defense, CPTED trained by the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute (ICA Accredited), as well as certified by ASIS as a Physical Security Professio...

Peachtree City, Georgia

Security, Premises Liability - Security, Premises Liability, Threat Assessment, Active-Shooter, Inadequate & Negligent Security, Workplace Violence, Security Management, Security Guards, Gas Station, Apartment, Parking Garage, ASIS, Physical Security, Asset Protection, Logistics Security, Investigations, WPV, SHRM, assault

Josh is a senior consultant at Group Nine Risk Consulting and a seasoned professional with over 20 years of career experience in corporate security and law enforcement. Josh is board certified in Security Management, having earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification through ASIS International. Globally recognized as the standard of excellence for security management professionals, the CPP demonstrates one’s knowledge and competency in seven key domains of security: Security Principles and Practices, Business Principles and Practices, Investigations, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Security, and Crisis Management. Josh is also a Certified Threat Manager (CTM) by The Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP). ATAP is a distinguished and dynamic organization that serves as a pivotal hub for professionals dedicated to the comprehensive field of threat assessment and risk management. Comprising a diverse community of experts from var...

Tenafly, New Jersey

Security, Fire - Burglar Alarm, Alarm System, Security System, Alarm & Security, Central Station, Telephone Line Security, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detection, Carbon Monoxide, Panic & Holdup, Physical Security, Access Control, Video Surveillance Systems, Manufacturer Specifications, UL & NFPA Standards, Industry Standards

A Master Alarm Technician, Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Board Certified in Security Management, Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Senior Engineering Technician, Level IV Certified (SET) in Fire Protection Engineering Technology/Fire Alarm Systems, Certificate Number 111275 from NICET, Level I and II Certified Engineering Technician, Fire Protection Engineering Technology/Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems (ITFAS-I, ITFAS-II) from NICET, Certified Homeland Security Protection Associate Level IV (CHPA-IV)by The National Sheriffs’ Association in partnership with The Global Society of Homeland and National Security Professionals. Appointed and Serves on twenty-two (UL) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Standard Technical Panels (STP) and is a former Principal Technical Committee Panel Member, Appointed by NFPA 72®, in the Special Expert Category, for The National Fire Alarm Code And The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code...

New York, New York

Jails & Prisons, Security - Correction Officer Policies & Procedures, Premises Liability, Use of Force, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Standards of Care, Security, Security Management, Conditions of Confinement, Physical Security, Security Guard Negligence, Jail & Prison Practices, Negligent Security

Marcello is the founder of Preventive Security Assessment Services, LLC in New York City; a firm specializing in consulting, physical security and security training. He founded Preventive Security Assessment Services in 2021 following a long and successful law enforcement and security operations career that spanned over 30 years. Marcello was employed by the New York City Department of Corrections (NYCDOC) for over 20 years, retiring in good standing as a frontline Corrections Officer on Rikers Island in July 2011. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing risk in jail settings. His responsibilities included, preventing and managing hazards with conditions of confinement, search and seizure protocols, inmate classification / threat assessments, inmate safety, suicide prevention, exterior perimeters, video surveillance, access control, gathering and sharing intel, report writing, security assessments of physical jails and jail connected facilities. His work with the NYCDO...