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Security expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including corporate security, information technology security, personal safety, event security, and homeland security. Some of the most common specialties among security expert witnesses also include cybersecurity, physical security systems, risk assessment, surveillance systems, and emergency response planning. They have provided opinions on the effects of data breaches, negligent security claims, crowd control incidents, terrorism threats, and identity theft.

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Mr. Kelly Scott Klatt, CPPView profile

ID: 109326

Mr. Kelly Klatt, CPP

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Florida

Mr. Kelly S. Klatt has 48 years of experience in Security with expertise in Hospitality & Retail. He earned his AA in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Santa Rosa Junior College. Today, this expert is certified as a Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security International. Formerly, this expert served as a Police Officer at the Los Angeles Police...

Counterintelligence and Security Program Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Counterintelligence and Security Program Management Expert Witness

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Virginia

This expert has over 25 years of experience in military intelligence, counterintelligence, and security program management. He earned two MS degrees in strategic intelligence and defense strategic studies from the National Defense Intelligence College and Missouri State University, respectively. He has extensive experience with weapon threat and defense, serving the Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat...

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Mr. Mark Alan Sole, ACTARView profile

ID: 114173

Mr. Mark Sole, ACTAR

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Oklahoma

Mr. Mark A. Sole has 22 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Police Procedures. He earned his BA in Public Administration from Northeastern State University and his AA in Criminal Justice from Tulsa Community College. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction and as a Remote Pilot by...

Security and Risk Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Security and Risk Management Expert Witness

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Texas

This highly-qualified expert has 45 years of experience in the field of security and risk management. His areas of expertise include premises liability, nightclub security, security guards, apartment properties, retail loss prevention, negligent hiring/retention and cargo losses due to inadequate security. He earned his BA in sociology with an emphasis in criminology from Louisiana State...

Mr. Kenneth KatsarisView profile

ID: 129053

Mr. Kenneth Katsaris

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Florida

Mr. Kenneth Katsaris has 61 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security. He earned his AA in Police Administration from Saint Petersburg College and both his BS and MS in Criminology from Florida State University. Today, he is a Certified Litigation Specialist through Americans for Effective Law Enforcement. He is also a licensed Law Enforcement Officer and Instructor in the state of...

Security Expert WitnessView profile

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Security Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This security management expert has been in the field for more than 30 years. A Certified Protection Professional, he is extensively published and holds membership in both the American Society for Industrial Security and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants. He has lectured on security and criminology at the university level for multiple schools, including the...

Mr. Sean CurtinView profile

ID: 13038

Mr. Sean Curtin

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Florida

This expert has extensive experience in both civilian and military security operations. He obtained his AS in criminal justice at the Community College of the Air Force and his BA in business management at Florida Atlantic University. He previously served over 6 years as a staff sergeant of security forces for the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged, he went on to serve as a...

Digital Forensic Technology Expert WitnessView profile

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Digital Forensic Technology Expert Witness

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New Jersey

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This expert has been working in the digital technology industry for over 25 years. A Certified Forensic Consultant, Computer Examiner, and Digital Forensics Practitioner, he has conducted multiple computer forensics and e-discovery seminars for the New Jersey Bar Association and five different county bar associations. This expert is highly familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedures and...

Mr. Michael Stephen Dorn, MSView profile

ID: 133815

Mr. Michael Dorn, MS

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Georgia

Mr. Michael S. Dorn has 44 years of experience in the field of School Safety, Security, and Sexual Abuse Prevention. He earned his BA in History and Political Science from Mercer University and his MS in Human Services Administration from the Mercer University College of Professional Advancement. Formerly, this expert served as a School Safety Specialist and State Antiterrorism Planner and Lead...

Marine Transportation Safety and Vessel Security Expert WitnessView profile

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Marine Transportation Safety and Vessel Security Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This expert has been working on and with seafaring vessels for over 40 years. He graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a B.S. in Nautical Science and Marine Transportation and holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master License. A retired Captain of the Untied States Navy, he served on numerous Navy warships and was the Head of Maritime Affairs for the Chief of Naval Operations during Operations...

Mr. Alan Wayne Zajic, CPP, ICPSView profile

ID: 137685

Mr. Alan Zajic, CPP, ICPS

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Nevada

Mr. Alan W. Zajic has over 50 years of experience in Security and Safety Consulting. Today, this expert is a Certified Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security and licensed as a Private Investigator and Private Patrolman in the state of Nevada. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Director of Security/ Loss Control and the Executive Director of Hotel Operations...

Security and Probation Expert WitnessView profile

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Security and Probation Expert Witness

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Arizona

This expert has been involved with security specialties for over 30 years. He has worked as the Chief Probation Officer, which had him follow federal and state rules and regulations. He has had vast experience with ankle monitors, and currently has his own security firm that works with those on probation.

Mr. Bo MitchellView profile

ID: 138424

Mr. Bo Mitchell

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Connecticut

This highly qualified expert has over thirty years of experience in the fields of emergency preparedness and response. He earned a BA from New York University and soon earned 22 certifications in security, emergency preparedness, and many related fields. For instance, this expert is a certified emergency manager, business continuity professional, hazard control manager, security supervisor,...

Law Enforcement  Technology Expert WitnessView profile

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Law Enforcement Technology Expert Witness

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Virginia

This expert has had a long career in the field of law enforcement and criminal justice, with an emphasis on policy and technology. He earned a BS in Electronics Engineering from the University of New Mexico, a MS in Engineering Administration from George Washington University, and completed PhD honors coursework in engineering-economic systems at Stanford University. He has been active in the...

Dr. Jillian TuranovicView profile

ID: 14063

Dr. Jillian Turanovic

This highly qualified criminology expert earned her BA in psychology from MacEwan University before earning her MS and PhD in criminology and criminal justice from Arizona State University. She is very active in her field as a member of the American Society of Criminology, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and Western Society of Criminology. In addition, she has published 1 book, over 30...

Networking Security Expert WitnessView profile

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Networking Security Expert Witness

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California

This expert is a routing/switch professional and is CTO of a worldwide Cloud Computing company competing with Amazon, Rackspace & others. He is a co-founder, Executive Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer of an award winning Cloud Provider known for excellence in hosting servers, storage and virtual desktops which won Network World Magazine's desktop-as-a-service shootout, the UP Cloud...

Mr. Robert JacobsonView profile

ID: 141689

Mr. Robert Jacobson

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California

This expert has extensive experience in photography and videography. He earned his BA in psychology, sociology, and communications from San Diego State University. He is a certified instructor of forensic photography and a licensed real estate broker. He began his career with the San Diego Police Department, serving as a level III reserve officer and a crisis intervention counselor, as well as a...

Security Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Security Management Expert Witness

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Maryland

This expert is a well-seasoned security industry expert with over 19 years as a senior level executive in regional and national private security companies. She has extensive education and experience in all facets of human resources within the industry, and is often consulted as a subject matter expert for training and various aspects of talent management. She is a Certified Protection...

Dr. Richard Macon Hough, CPP, EdD, CCHPView profile

ID: 147345

Dr. Richard Hough, CPP, EdD, CCHP

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Tennessee

Dr. Richard M. Hough has 45 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security with expertise in Criminology. He earned his AA in Law Enforcement from the State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota, his BA in Public Administration from Saint Leo University, his MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, and his EdD in Public Administration from the University of West Florida. Today, this expert is a...

Campus Safety and Security Expert WitnessView profile

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Campus Safety and Security Expert Witness

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Maryland

This expert has over 6 years experience in campus safety and security. He is responsible for directing the coordination, development and management of safety and security at the University. He oversees the Police Department, the Office of Emergency Management and the Office of Health and Safety. He is also responsible for medical school safety, bio-security and emergency management, including...

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  • Review Fee

    $275

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $350

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  • Court Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Security Expert Witness FAQs

A security expert witness provides insight on industry standards, practices, and procedures in cases involving security breaches, negligence, or misconduct.

They can handle cases related to physical security, cybersecurity, event security, personal protection, workplace violence, and loss prevention among others.

In cybersecurity cases, they can analyze data breaches, identify vulnerabilities, assess damage caused by hacking incidents, and testify on best practices for data protection.

Yes. Security experts often have extensive knowledge about surveillance systems including their installation, operation, maintenance, and effectiveness in crime prevention.

Yes. Subspecialties may include cybersecurity, corporate security, retail loss prevention, event security management, and personal protection services.

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