Residential Security Expert Witnesses

Miami, Florida

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Security - Police Practices & Procedures, use of force, vehicular pursuits, vulnerabilities, business security, personal security, residential security

Richard Blom is law enforcement professional with over 39 years of experience. His last position was as the Chief of Police of the City of Doral, Florida. The policing philosophy and operational strategies that he introduced coupled with the partnerships that he created with the community and media contributed to a significant reduction in crime every single month during his tenure as chief. During his tenure as chief the department received several prestigious awards and recognitions for community policing practices. Prior to his appointment as chief, he was the Assistant Chief of the Miami Police Department where he started his career in 1975. During his career with the Miami Police Department, he held command level positions in all three of the department’s divisions. In addition, he has held a number of high-profile assignments such as Commander of the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Bomb Squad Commander, as well as the Commander of the Crime Prevention an...

Lake Forest, Illinois

Security, Emergency Preparedness - Executive Protection, Corporate Security, Residential Security, Emergency Managment Plan, Security Plan, Event Security, Healthcare/Hospital Security, Higher Education Security, Cannabis Security, Investigations, Workplace Violence, Risk Assessment, Security Training

With an extensive career as a police officer, Secret Service agent, Senior Director of Security for the NBA, and security advisor, G. Michael Verden understands how to apply security best practices to your unique setting to safeguard people, property, and assets. Mike’s project management experience includes leading engagements with Fortune 100 companies, hospitals, higher education, professional sports, financial services, wealth management, family offices, high net worth individuals (HNWI), commercial real estate, manufacturing plants, industrial sites, corporate headquarters, pharmaceutical, cannabis (medical and retail), and residential security. Mike employs methodologies learned in a 21-year career as an agent for the United States Secret Service protecting the President, First Lady, and other heads of state and large-scale events such as the Olympics and the Super Bowl to every engagement. He understands how to identify vulnerabilities and implement proper risk managem...