Expert Witness No. 681
South Carolina
EXPERIENCE:
1974-Present State of South Carolina
Director, Security Training Institute & Resource Center (STIRC)
Created, planned, and implemented STIRC. Coordinate with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to offer mandated Level I, II, and III security courses for security trainers. Teach courses for the security industry, businesses, and the community. Serve as a security information and research source.
Coordinator, Church Security Project
Created,planned, secured grants, and implemented proactive crime prevention project to protect houses of worship. This project focuses on security surveys of religious facilities and donation of security equipment. The project won various awards. The US Department of Justice provides technical assistance. Instructor, Criminal Justice and Security
Previous assignments:
1993-Present
Expert Witness for cases on premises liability/negligent security. Cases involve plaintiff and defense work for a variety of businesses where violent crime occurred.
1980-Present Security Consultantto large corporations, institutions, and US Small Business Administration. Conduct security surveys and provide recommendations. Client problems range from shoplifting to shootings, with strategies focusing on protecting people and assets.
1969-1980 Security andPublic Police experience.
Textbooks Written/Publications:
Speeches, Affiliations, and Community Service contained in expanded resume.
Certification:
Certified Protection Professional (CPP), American Society for Industrial Security.CPPsince 1982 upon successfully completing the written examination.
Education:
Additional Courses/Seminarscontained in expanded resume.