Publications

• Security Magazine 5-20-19 "Joining Forces Between Security & Compliance"
• Security Magazine 8-1-18 "The Fight to End Workplace Violence"
• Security Magazine 7-19-18 "Las Vegas Lawsuit Raises Security Liability Questions"
• Security Magazine 3-11-19 "Now that you have a plan, are you testing it?"
• ASIS Security Management Magazine "Safety and Security: Building Relationships For Effective Management" 3-1-2019
• Security is a Vital Consideration in the Emergency Management Landscape (TASA/Linkedin)
• Security Magazine 10-1-18 "The Better Mouse Trap: Continuous Learning Through Incident Analysis"
• The Importance of Breaking Down Silos in Security Leadership
• Security Magazine 3-3-20 "What Security Leaders Can Learn from the Coronavirus Threat"
• "What Not to Do in Risk Management"

Global expert in Security & Duty of Care Liability

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

A. Benjamin Mannes, MA, CPP, CESP is an internationally recognized subject matter expert in duty-of-care liability, security, safety, emergency management, and corporate compliance, with over 25 years of operational and consulting experience across federal, state, and corporate environments worldwide. Based in a career in both city & federal law enforcement, Mannes has built global safety & security programs for highly regulated organizations, to include North America's largest medical board, three state education departments, public facilities, transit systems, and a Fortune-300 global corporation. He provides expert testimony and consulting in the following specialties: - Duty-of-Care Liability - Security & Safety - Extensive experience developing, managing, and auditing programs to ensure organizational duty-of-care in corporate, hospitality, education, and healthcare sectors. - Expert witness with opinions entered in multiple jurisdictions regarding organizational responsibility for safety and compliance. - The design, implementation, and assessment of physical security systems including access control, intrusion alarms, electronic surveillance (CCTV/video analytics), and facility security planning. - Experienced in integration of technology with policies for loss prevention and asset protection. - Emergency Planning & Management with public and private sector emergency operations leadership (business continuity, disaster planning, crisis response, and post-incident recovery). - Leadership in disaster and security drills and real-world responses to national emergencies. - Corporate Compliance & Investigations - Served as a Chief Compliance Officer and global compliance manager for multinational firms. -Development and oversight of policies for regulatory & code of conduct compliance . - Conducted and led high-level investigations into fraud, breaches, internal misconduct, and regulatory violations. - Led training & threat assessment as a federal security inspector and master instructor for anti-terrorism and public safety training programs. - Led curriculum development and delivery for government, law enforcement, and private sector clients. - Specialized in background checks, due diligence, and third-party/vendor risk assessment. - Led development and monitoring of compliance for high-stakes environments (banking, fintech, education, healthcare). - Former federal and municipal police officer and DHS Inspector with command and operational roles in crisis, federal facility security, counter-terrorism, and special event security. - Trained and certified in weapons use, incident command, tactical response, and workplace violence prevention. - Consults on corporate & professional responsibility - Policy advisor on integrating ethics, compliance, and duty-of-care into corporate culture and operations for corporate and political candidates. - Expert in audit, risk assessment, and the mitigation of organizational liability. Credentials -Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership (Summa Cum Laude) -Certified Protection Professional (CPP), ASIS International - Certified Exam Security Professional (CESP) - Federal Law Enforcement Training & DC Metropolitan Police Academy, - OSHA-30 Certification, HAZMAT, and DOT Transportation Safety Institute graduate Honors & Publications - Numerous awards for leadership in law enforcement, security, and public safety. - Published expert in global security trade media, regulatory compliance, and consumer safety. Representative Clients & Engagements - Financial institutions, SEC receiverships, fintech/banking compliance - Federal and municipal law enforcement agencies - Healthcare networks, pharma, medical boards, transportation systems, homeless shelters, public entertainment venues, hotels, faith-based institutions, and educational institutions (K-12 and collegiate) - Written duty-of-care and expert testimony in several jurisdictions for attorneys representing defendants and plaintiffs