Chief of Police (Ret.)

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Richard Blom, MS, MPA Law Enforcement Practices & Physical Security Expert Witness Former Chief of Police | Trained Crime Prevention Practitioner | FBI National Academy Graduate Profile Overview Chief Richard Blom (Ret.) is a nationally recognized law enforcement executive and security professional with over 40 years of distinguished experience in public safety administration, command operations, and crime prevention. As the former Chief of Police for the City of Doral, Florida, and Assistant Chief of the Miami Police Department, Chief Blom has a proven track record of implementing operational strategies that consistently reduced crime and earned national accolades for community policing. Since entering private practice as an expert witness, Chief Blom leverages his extensive command-level background and advanced training in crime prevention to provide objective case evaluations, comprehensive forensic reports, and authoritative testimony for both plaintiff and defense counsel nationwide. Core Areas of Expert Testimony & Consultation Retaining counsel utilize Chief Blom’s specialized expertise in matters involving: Premises Security & Crime Prevention: Trained Crime Prevention Practitioner specializing in site-specific risk assessments, physical security infrastructure, and the practical application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. Police Practices & Administration: Evaluation of internal policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding the recruitment, hiring, training, and promotional processes of sworn personnel (Negligent Hiring/Retention/Training). Emergency Management & Homeland Security: Founder and Commander of the Miami Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security; expert in disaster mitigation, response, recovery, and large-scale incident command. Specialized Operations & Policy: Advanced tactical expertise including Bomb Squad Command (with international training integration with Tel Aviv, Israel), Dignitary Protection, Organized Crime, Tactics, and the management of Property & Evidence Control/Chain of Custody protocols. Distinguished Career Highlights Chief of Police, City of Doral (FL): Introduced data-driven policing philosophies and community partnerships that achieved month-over-month crime reductions throughout his entire tenure. Assistant Chief, Miami Police Department: Commanded all three major departmental divisions over a historic career starting in 1975. Federal Grant Administration: Administered the robust Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant for the South Florida Region, establishing progressive training, exercises, and multi-agency operational standards for catastrophic event response. Award-Winning Leadership: Over saw the Crime Prevention and Community Policing Unit where officers under his tutelage were presented with a prestigious national community policing award at the 2012 IACP Conference. Education & Professional Credentials F.B.I. National Academy (Graduate) Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (Executive Education Graduate) Master of Public Management – St. Thomas University Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies – Barry University Crime Prevention Practitioner Training (State Designated, 1995) Personal & Geographic Availability Born and raised in New York City to Puerto Rican immigrant parents, Chief Blom brings a lifetime of diverse cultural perspective, real-world grit, and dedication to his forensic work. Based in South Florida, he is available for consulting and expert testimony assignments nationwide.