Expert Details
Security, Premises Liability, Risk Analysis, Adequacy, Crime Foreseeability
ID: 723779
Louisiana, USA
He has been licensed as a private investigator, aircraft pilot; certified as a firearms (pistol) instructor by the NRA, and Homeland Security-Level III by the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute; and is qualified by State and Federal courts as a forensic expert in security and investigations. He speaks Spanish; and in 1988 was awarded the World Association of Detectives’ distinguished service award for his dedication and accomplishments.
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Developed and oversaw risk assessment and site protection for commercial and industrial clients of private security, 1969-1986.Forensic consulting to attorneys for premises liability cases stemming from natural, technical and man made hazards, 1969-present.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1962 | Degree: BS | Subject: General | Institution: US Military Academy |
| Year: 1981 | Degree: N/A | Subject: Inspector General | Institution: USA Inspector General Agency |
| Year: 1982 | Degree: N/A | Subject: National Security | Institution: National Defense Uiversity |
| Year: 1989 | Degree: N/A | Subject: Emergency Management | Institution: Federal Emergency Management Institute |
| Year: 2005 | Degree: N/A | Subject: General Security | Institution: World Association of Detectives |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1986 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Forensic Consulting in physical security, premises liability, risk assessment, crime foreseeability. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1969 to 1986 | Employer: Pendleton Guard & Security Services, Inc. | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Directed company providing security services in five states with 1,200 employees; and domestic and international investigations. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1958 to 1969 | Employer: US Army | Title: Colonel | Department: |
Responsibilities:Combat leadership (Infantry); security and investigations (Inspector General). |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1956 to 1962 | Employer: Tulane University, US Military Academy | Title: Student, Cadet | Department: |
Responsibilities:College/university student. Part time security. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1956 to 1969 | Agency: US Army | Role: Basic security | Description: Supervised security by military personnel for government personnel and facilities. |
| Years: 1988 to 1992 | Agency: US Army | Role: Counter terrorism | Description: Supervised Army counter terrorism and force protection in southcentral US during Desert Storm. |
| Years: 1988 to 1992 | Agency: US Army | Role: Emergency Management Planner | Description: Created program to monitor and respond to natural disasters in central US. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1980 to 1986 | Country / Region: Mexico | Summary: Security planning for commercial shopping centers, currency exchange business, guard training. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Society for Industrial Security (Life Member), World Association of Detectives (Security Professional of the Year, 2005), Mayor's Private Security Task Force (Chairman), Orleans Regional Security Institute (advisor) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| LA Private Investigator, FAA (single engine aircraft), American College of Forensic Examiners (Homeland Security-III). |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Past President of World Association of Detectives, American Society for Industrial Security, Chairman of the Mayor's Private Security Task Force. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Security Professional of the Year, 2005; Distinguished International Investigator, Nominee for the President's 1000 Points of Light (international anti-drug planning). |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Various conntributions to Inspector General Agency. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has been involved in 280+ state and federal court forensic cases (55% plaintiff, 45% defense), 140+ depositions, and 42 trials. He has never failed to be court qualified as expert. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Developed security and investigation courses for federal and municipal agencies and private sector businesses and associations; and private sector anti-drug program for 23 states and 26 countries. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Routine business promotion via media, industry associations, seminars and conferences. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Basic working knowledge. |
Fields of Expertise
access control system, closed-circuit security system, electronic security, facility evaluation, monitoring, property protection auditing, risk characterization, risk management, safety management, security system, surveillance, surveillance system, video security system, premises liability, foreseeability, premises security, commercial security, firearm training, security, homeland, security electronics, risk, security negligence, private security, physical security, industrial security, homeland security, crime security, college security, internal security (military), command, control, communication and intelligence, employee protection, hazard, burglar alarm, electromagnetic radiation, computer security system, video surveillance, information system, information management, closed-circuit television