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Security expert witnesses assess physical security programs, access control systems, surveillance, and incident response to determine whether risks were reasonably identified and managed. They are often former security directors, law enforcement professionals, or risk consultants who evaluate policies, staffing, training, and industry standards across commercial and institutional settings.

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Major Event Security & Risk Management Expert Witness

Review Fee: $275/hr

Deposition Fee: $325/hr

This expert is an accomplished security and risk management consultant within the international major events environment. He has over 15 years of security planning and operational management for major events, including the Baku 2015 European Games, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, 6 Olympic Games, 2010 G8 & G20 Summit (Toronto) and from his experience as an Australian Army Special Forces officer. He has been considered a leader in strategies and operational solutions to align and integrate Event Organizing Committees with Government Security Authorities, Police and the private security sector within complex, multi-agency, major event environments. He has led and managed multi-national project teams in Azerbaijan, USA, Greece, Italy, Canada and the UK, and has also worked on projects in Qatar & Russia. An accomplished technical writer, he has supported six Host City Bids as the lead writer for the Host City Bid Book (Safety and Security) including two successful Host City campaigns - Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games and the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. He is a regular lecturer and contributing writer on Major Event Security and Event Risk Management and has been engaged as an Expert Witness on security and risk management. In 2015, he was invited to join the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) World Board of Directors.

Principal, An event risk management consultancy in QC

Graduate, Royal Military College, Australia

Verdun,

Idaho

What Can a Security Expert Witness Opine On?

Physical Security Design

Assessment of access control, barriers, guards, and CPTED use.

Security Risk Assessment

Evaluation of threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation measures.

Incident Response Practices

Review of security incident handling, escalation, and recovery.

Security Policies and Training

Analysis of written protocols, guard training, and enforcement.

Surveillance and Monitoring

Use and placement of CCTV, alarms, and monitoring procedures.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Adequacy of threat reporting, response plans, and controls.

FAQs for Security Expert Witnesses in Washington

What is a security expert witness?

A security expert witness is a qualified security professional who provides specialized opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing security measures, testifying in court, and clarifying complex security issues.

What types of cases can a security expert witness opine on?

A security expert witness opines on premises liability, negligent security, workplace violence, assaults, shootings, theft, security policies, training, and security industry standards.

How can a security expert witness assist with standard-of-care analysis?

A security expert witness assists with standard-of-care analysis by comparing industry best practices to the actions taken, identifying gaps, and explaining whether security measures were reasonable.

What qualifications should a security expert witness possess for federal litigation?

A security expert witness for federal litigation should have advanced security certifications, extensive field experience, and proven testimony experience in federal courts.

How does a security expert witness evaluate adequacy of premises protection measures?

A security expert witness evaluates adequacy of premises protection measures by comparing policies, physical security, staffing, and incident history to industry standards and foreseeable risks.

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What Can a Security Expert Witness Opine On?

Physical Security Design

Security Risk Assessment

Incident Response Practices

Security Policies and Training

Surveillance and Monitoring

Workplace Violence Prevention

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