Security Expert Witnesses in Illinois

Security, Premises Liability - Apartment Security, Parking Lots, Parking Garages, Terrorism, Bars/Lounges/Nightclubs, Security Guards, Transportation Security, Hotel Security, Security Management, Violent Crimes, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Special Event Security, Workplace Violence, Policy & Procedures, Physical Security

Elizabeth Dumbaugh, CPP, is a premises liability and security consultant and testifying expert for THG Consultants, a firm whose consultants have conducted more than 1400 forensic evaluations of premises located in 46 states as well as in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Columbia, South America and Istanbul, Turkey. Elizabeth consults regarding security and safety aspects of commercial property management and conducts security audits for various types of commercial premises, including but not limited to: multi-family housing, resorts, hotels, retail and office space, nightclubs, and convenience stores. She is board-certified in security management, having earned the prestigious designation of Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, where she serves on the ASIS Leadership and Management Practices Council providing global security best practices to ASIS members. She is a Crime Prevention Practitioner, a designation awarded by the Florida Attorney General’s ...

Security, Premises Liability - Healthcare/Hospital Security, Bar/Nightclub Security, Parking Lot Security, Campus Safety, School Security, Negligent Security, CPTED, Crime Prevention, Crime Foreseeability, Use of Force, Security Officers/Guards, Workplace Violence, Security Assessment, Risk Assessment, Security Training/Education

Drew Neckar is a board-certified security management professional who over his 20+ year career has managed safety and security programs for companies operating in the healthcare, higher education, financial services, and nightclub industries. In 2014 Drew founded Security Advisors Consulting Group, a full-service security consulting firm that has provided strategic advice on improvement of security and violence prevention programs to companies throughout the United States and internationally. Drew and security programs he has managed have been recognized with awards including: Mayo Clinic Health Systems' Security Department was awarded the “Program of Distinction” award from the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) while under Drew's leadership. Mayo Clinic Health Systems' Security Department was named to Security Magazine’s “Security 500” as one of the top Security programs while under Drew's leadership. Finalist for Campus Safety Magazine’s “Cam...

Premises Liability, Security - Premises Liability for Negligent Security, Use of Force, Apartment Complexes, Violent Crime, Security Guards, Gas Stations, Security Negligence

Charlie is the founding partner of Group Nine Risk Consulting, a firm specializing in security risk management, forensic consulting, and security training. He founded Group Nine Risk Consulting following a long and successful military and federal law enforcement career that spanned nearly 30 years. Charlie was employed by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for 25 years, retiring as a Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal in January 2022. During his career with the USMS, he was responsible for numerous aspects of security risk management including exterior perimeters, access control, security assessments, managing security personnel, security awareness training, video surveillance, protective intelligence, and workplace violence prevention at several federal courthouses around the country. His work with the USMS often involved proactively identifying, investigating, and mitigating threats to the life and safety of hundreds of federal judicial personnel across numerous federal facilities an...

Illinois

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Use of Force, Arrest, K-9, Police Dogs, Tasers, Pepper Spray, Investigations, Pursuits, Crowd Control, SWAT, De-escalation, Crisis Response, Hostage, Suicide, Jails, Traffic Stops, Officer-Involved Shootings, Firearms, Evidence, Security

Brian is the founder of LandersCRT, LLC and lead consultant/expert. Brian has experience as an expert witness throughout the United States in police practices, training, security practices, corrections, and use of force and tactics. A 19-year veteran of law enforcement who worked patrol, K-9, drug units, and rose to the rank of Lieutenant, Brian also brings valuable street experience to his clients. Now a full-time educator and trainer, Brian provides consulting and expert testimony services on a select basis for both civil and criminal cases. Brian holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration, a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, and is pursuing his Ph.D. in Business. He holds multiple certifications as a Master Trainer for law enforcement topics and use of force. He frequently serves as a media consultant on police and criminal justice issues for ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox News affiliates. Brian was elected to three terms on the Columbia County Board of Supervisors (WI) and t...

Chicago, Illinois

Security, Premises Liability - Premises liability, workplace violence, armed assailant "active shooter", training, operations, alarm, surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, locking, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED), lighting, apartments, hospitality, parking, commercial, retail

Mr. Sean A. Ahrens is a well-known security/resilience leader who has been providing security consulting for over 22+ years. He has been instrumental in the assessment/analysis, design, implementation of security programs for a wide array of commercial, hospitality businesses and a myriad of other entities. He is well versed in best practices and has documented thousands of vulnerabilities to organizational assets. He has deposition and case experience, and leverages visualizations and data to make powerful impressions regarding foreseeability. He holds a number of certifications. He is a former Crisis Prevention Instructor, Board Certified in security management as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), a Board Member with the International Association of Professional Security Consultants and holds their Certified Security Consultant (CSC) designation. He is also a Fellow with the Security Institute and former Building Certified Security Professional. **He has conducted hu...

Illinois

Property Management, Premises Liability - HOA Management, Community Association Management, Homeowners Association, Property Management, Luxury high rise, Condo Association, premise liability, maintenance, security, Fiduciary Duty, personal injury, Community Manager, HOA, Highrise, slip and fall, Condominium, apartments, wrongful death, H.O.A., property

Professional Property Management can be a complex industry to navigate. HOA's, Apartment buildings, and other types of Community Associations ( common interest communities and multi-family properties), such as highrise condominiums encounter legal challenges often. Whether it is a slip and fall, criminal act, operational mistakes, procedural problems, violation of fiduciary duty, and or any probelm, I may be able to help your firm delve deep into the details that may help your case. If involved early enough in your case, I may be able to assist in your strategy for upcoming depositions. With nearly two decades in Florida's community association management industry, I have attained the necessary experience to assist my clients through just about any situation. I have handled a broad spectrum of construction projects for luxury properties in Miami and the Tampa Bay area. Those have given me an edge in this ever-changing field. Helping legal firms, insurance carriers, frustrated home...

Illinois

Security, Premises Liability - Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Use of Force, Security Technology, Church Security, Search & Seizure, Security Monitoring, 1st Amendment, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech

Dr. Pastor is a multifaceted security expert with a rich background that spans security, policing, legal, and academia. His career began as a tactical officer in Gang Crime Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, where he gained hands-on experience in one of the nation's most dynamic policing environments. This real-world foundation laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in security, policing, and public safety. Transitioning from the streets to the courtroom, Dr. Pastor built a distinguished legal career representing police unions, security guard and electronic security firms, corporations, and religious institutions. His comprehensive counsel and advice to litigation attorneys, corporate counsel, and policy makers is grounded on real world experience and practical understanding. With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, Dr. Pastor brings vision and understanding of how policies shape incentives and influence human behavior. This academic insight, combined with...

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...