Publications

• Books Published by Dr. Pastor
• You Say You Want a Revolution
• Terrorism & Public Safety Policing
• Security Law & Methods
• Privatization of Police in America
• Duty to Defend: Is it Time to “Reimagine” Municipal Liability?

Public Safety & Security Expert

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

James F. Pastor is the founder and principal expert of SecureLaw LLC, a legal and security consultancy. He is a multifaceted public safety and security expert with a rich background that spans policing, security, law, and academia. Starting as a tactical officer in Gang Crime Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, this real-world experience laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in one of the nation's most dynamic policing environments. Transitioning to the courtroom, Dr. Pastor built a distinguished legal career representing police unions, security guard firms, and electronic security companies. With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, this academic insight, combined with his practical experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liability, making him a sought-after advisor for corporations and communities seeking to prevent crime or mitigate its impacts. Dr. Pastor's "security sense" is a blend of street-level policing intuition, academic scholarship, legal expertise, and technical know-how. These are furthered by a decades-long study of terrorism and extremism, fostering valuable insights and perspective in contemporary geo-political trends. Professional highlights also include over 20 years of university teaching experience in policing, public safety, and security, including Northwestern University-Center for Public Safety and the International Law Enforcement Academy. He has published several articles in professional and academic journals and authored four books: You Say You Want a Revolution: A Compelling & Cautionary Tale of What Lies Ahead (2022); Terrorism & Public Safety Policing: Implications for the Obama Presidency (2009); Security Law and Methods (2006); The Privatization of Police in America: An Analysis and Case Study (2003). He also authored a chapter on Private Policing in ASIS International's Protection of Assets Manual, and created Privatization of Policing Bibliography for Oxford University Press, both being comprehensive, substantive works relating to Private Policing. Summary highlights: Participated in over 750 depositions in federal, state, and administrative cases Board Certified in Security Management (Certified Protection Professional- CPP) by ASIS International Member of International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) Terrorism Awareness & Response Academy (TARA) Certification State & Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) Certification Licensed Attorney in Illinois and Ohio Author of four books (See Publication Link): You Say You Want a Revolution: A Compelling & Cautionary Tale of What Lies Ahead (2022) Terrorism & Public Safety Policing (2009) Security Law & Methods (2006) The Privatization of Police in America (2003)