Threat Assessment Expert Witnesses

Newport Beach, California

Behavioral and Social Sciences, Child Abuse - terrorism, hate crimes, political violence, intimate partner violence, cults, forensic interviewing, bullying, radicalization, child sexual abuse, risk assessment, child abduction and murder, threat assessment, grievances, domestic violence, mass shootings, school violence, suicide

Dr. April Gould is an expert on radicalization, extremism, ideological- and hate-motivated violence, and collective violence. This expertise derives from both her academic research and her personal experience interviewing and analyzing hard-to-reach and violent criminal populations. She is qualified to testify as an expert in cases in which individuals have been radicalized online or through group involvement and have acted on behalf of personal or collective grievances. She would effectively investigate, locate, and interview people who prefer to remain off the grid. Dr. Gould’s experience includes forensic interviewing, qualitative and quantitative research, and academic publishing involving over 9,500 cases involved in criminal and civil litigation. Dr. Gould has interviewed current and former terrorists, AB109 parolees, members of law enforcement, gang members, and victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. She has taught courses on violence risk assessment...

Encino, California

Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry - IME, testamentary capacity, fitness for duty, capacity to refuse treatment, medical malpractice, suicide, negligence, psychiatrist malpractice, PTSD, emotional distress, psychiatric disability, emotional harm, wrongful termination, stalking, malingering, threat assessment, security clearance, trauma

Dr. Steiner is dual-board certified in Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Addiction Medicine. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Steiner is founder and director of Expedient Medicolegal Services (www.expevals.com), where he mentors a group of 40+ physicians in multiple medical specialties in their own medicolegal practices. In his current position, Dr. Steiner has provided critical review on thousands of medicolegal cases and is versed in all aspects of how to be an optimal expert witness. Dr. Steiner is published in the fields of health psychology, immunological function and its effects on mental disorders and addiction. He accepts civil forensic and corporate/university threat assessment cases nationally, with focus on the following areas: Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) Civil Capacities: Testamentary Capacity (Ability to Make a Legally-Enforceable Will) Capacity to Consent to (or R...

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 in 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, Fundamentals of Security Management: A Common Sense Approach, Copley Publishing 2007. Authored Nebraska legislative bill 116 in 2005, testified before the Judiciary Committee and the bill was passed...

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, Part 107, Investigations, WPV, SHRM, Photogrammetry, drone

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. In addition to his security expertise, Josh is a Part 107 licensed drone pilot, specializing in 3D scene modeling and photogrammetry services. His advanced aerial imaging capabilities provide critical support for forensic investigations, security assessments, and accident reconstruction. Josh is also a Certified Threat Manager (CTM...

Carson City, Nevada

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - threat assessment, malingering, serial killers, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, homicide, PTSD, feigning, kidnapping, stalking, murder, strangulation, child custody, family law, domestic violence, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Psychopathy, risk assessment, Insanity defense, sex offenders

Dr. Anderson is a distinguished forensic psychologist with over a decade of experience delivering expert testimony in criminal, civil, and family law cases. Her extensive expertise in malingering, deception, and severe mental illness offers attorneys and courts the critical insights needed to navigate the most complex psychological evaluations. Widely recognized for her specialization in high-stakes legal cases, Dr. Anderson is frequently retained for high-profile evaluations. Utilizing clinical and forensic psychopathology assessments, she is trusted by both defense and plaintiff teams to provide impartial and impactful evaluations. As the host of the acclaimed podcast Killer Psychologist, Dr. Anderson examines the psychological forces driving criminal behavior and unpacks the complexities of the justice system. Her expertise has been featured on Fox Nation, Investigation Discovery, and Nancy Grace, solidifying her reputation as a leading authority in forensic psychology. Renowned...

Philadelphia PA 19103, Pennsylvania

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Campus Safety, Public Safety, Policing, Event Management, Security, Threat Assessment, Physical Security, Emergency Communications, Clery Act, Title IX, Incident Command, Intercollegiate Sports, Collective Bargaining, Labor & Employee Relations, Accreditation, Shared Services, CCTV

Michael J. Rein is the Director of Organizational Assessment Services at COSECURE (formerly a part of The Healy+ Group and Margolis Healy and Associates), an ancillary business of Cozen O’Connor. Well-versed in law enforcement, emergency medical services, and fire service, Mike assists clients in assessing their public safety needs and developing and implementing improvement programs to increase the effectiveness of initiatives and achieve organizational goals. Mike is experienced in leadership and management with a demonstrated record of concern for the public and delivering exceptional public safety services. He is a forward-thinking leader who ensures leading-edge knowledge through a commitment to continual training and examination of contemporary best practices. Before joining COSECURE, Mike was a Rutgers University Department of Public Safety member, retiring in 2022 as the Deputy Chief of University Police. In this role, he served as the executive officer, primarily responsib...