Dr. Richard Weinblatt is a proven communicator who, since 1989, has excelled at explaining Complex Law Enforcement Issues. Formerly a criminal justice professor, police academy director, and Police Chief, Dr. Weinblatt has been called on by national and local media, lawyers, police trade publication editors, and others to share his expertise on controversial policing issues.

Dr. Weinblatt is the Dean of the School of Public and Social Services and the School of Education at the 37,000 student Ivy Tech Community College based in Indianapolis, IN. He served as the Director, Institute for Public Safety at Central Ohio Technical College was professor program manager at the Criminal Justice Institute- Seminole Community College in Sanford, FL. Dr. Weinblatt's background includes auxiliary police lieutenant in New Jersey, Patrol Division Deputy Sheriff in New Mexico and Police Chief in North Carolina. He has instructor certifications for Taser, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and Vehicle Operations among others.

Dr. Weinblatt has written extensively (Police, Law and Order, PoliceOne.com, PoliceLink.com) and has appeared many times in the media including CNN, MSNBC, CBS News, HLN, and The Washington Post.

Dr. Weinblatt offers Independent and Credible expertise and is available for both Plaintiff and Defendant. He represents Law Enforcement and Non-Law Enforcement Parties and is available nationally.

Areas of Expertise:

Police Practices and Procedures Police Training Use of Force Deadly Force Pursuits Investigations Police - Citizen Encounters Policies Civil Rights

Operations Patrol Discipline Internal Affairs Civil Rights Tasers Community Relations Search and Seizure Police Misconduct Negligent Supervision

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911 Consulting specializes in Emergency Preparedness, Training, Drills and Exercises for corporations, campuses and medical facilities. 911 Consulting gives you practical solutions for preventing likely incidents, preparing for emergencies, responding to a crisis and resuming operations. We create a custom emergency plan, train your personnel, and stage drills to make sure you're ready.

Bo Mitchell was Police Commissioner of Wilton, CT for 16 years. He retired in 2001 to found 911 Consulting which creates emergency, disaster recovery and business continuity plans, training and exercises for organizations like GE Headquarters, Cablevision, Goodrich, Western and Central Connecticut State Universities. He serves clients headquartered from Boston to LA working in their facilities from London to San Francisco. Bo has earned 16 certifications in homeland security, organizational safety and security. He also serves as an expert in landmark court cases nationally.

Bo is a Certified Emergency Manager, a Certified Business Continuity Professional and Certified in Homeland Security.

Professional Designations: CEM, CPP, CBCP, CHCM, CHSP, CHS-V, CSSM, CSHM, CFC, CIPS, CSC, CAS, TFCT3, CHEP, CERT, CMC.

Ronald Hauri has over 35 years of progressive experience and expertise in matters of Security and Law Enforcement including Police Services and Response, Investigations, and Management, as well as Business Continuity and Crisis Management. He has in-depth knowledge and practical experience in security and protective services including risk assessment and threat analysis, investigations, management, the development of countermeasures, and crisis management and contingency planning.

Mr. Hauri provides consultation services, litigation support, and and has testified extensively in various courts. He serves as an expert on issues such as procedures and practices, standards, investigations, t

Dr. Luiz Hargreaves, AAS, MD, Msc is a qualified Expert in Crisis Management, Disaster Planning and Response, Health Care Management and Travel Medicine. He is a Medical Doctor, Political Scientist (Msc), and Crisis Manager, with 25 years of experience in Disaster and Emergency Planning for Corporations, Public Events, Public Safety and Couterterrorism.

Dr. Hargreaves currently serves as Director of the Medical Department at the Brazilian House of Representatives and is Professor and Coordinator of the Crisis Management Graduate Certificate Program at the Gama Filho University - Posead. He is also the Coordinator of the Executive MBA Program in Health Care Management at the Faculdade da Grande Fortaleza - Posead.

Graduate Certificates in Strategic Management and Quality, Strategic Intelligence, Emergency Medicine and Civil Defense Planning and Management.

Languages Spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Areas of Expertise:

Crisis Management

Public Safety

Emergency Preparedness

Disaster Response and Recovery

Health Care and Hospital Management

Hospital Disaster Plan

Travel Medicine

Emergency Planning for Mass Gathering Events

Counterterrorism

Political Analysis

Corporate Intelligence

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Lt. Dave Rose retired from the Placer County Sheriff's Office, California, after 25 plus years of service, 28 plus total law enforcement experience. He is a court certified expert witness in Use of Force, Police Practices, Jail Procedures, Electronic Control Devices, Impact Weapon Markings, Training, Deadly Weapons, OC and Handcuffing. Mr. Rose provides tactical training to law enforcement, military, and security personnel. His specialization is in defensive tactics, arrest control techniques, impact weapons and firearms.

Areas of Expertise Include:

Defensive Tactics

Arrest Control Techniques

Impact Weapons

Firearms

Less Lethal Munitions

Special Weapons and Tactics

Incident Command

Response to WMD

Crowd Control / Civil Disorder

Active Shooter Response

Mr. Howard B. Wood, was a Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service for over 27 years. He has worked in the private sector for 10 years, and is qualified as an Expert Witness in Negligent Security / Premises Liabilty Cases.

His expertise covers premises liability cases including buildings, condos, hotels, banks, apartment complexes, office buildings, cruise liners and ports, parking lots, garages, restaurants, bars, shopping malls, etc. In addition, Mr. Wood has conducted over one hundred security surveys.

Mr. Wood is a member of the following associations:

American Society for Industrial Security

International Association of Professional Security Consultants

Association of Former Special Agents of the U.S. Secret Service

Illumination Engineering Society of North America

National Associates of L

Karim H. Vellani is Board Certified in Security Management (CPP), a Board Certified Security Consultant (CSC), has over 16 years of security consulting experience, and has a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Management. He is the President of Threat Analysis Group, LLC, a Security Consulting firm, and a Past President of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants.

Mr. Vellani has developed CrimeAnalysis^TM - a crime analysis methodology that utilizes the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Report coding system, which allows end users to identify specific threats, select appropriate countermeasures, and reduce risk. He has assessed crime threats at thousands of facilities, was responsible for managing the quality control/assurance function for United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) protection force at federal government buildings in 23 states, and has been retained as an Expert Witness by plaintiff and defense attorneys to testify on a variety of issues and in a variety of environments.

Expert Witness Services include:

• Foreseeability Analysis
• Security & Vulnerability Assessments
• Risk Mitigation
• Reasonableness of Security Officers
• Document Review and Analysis
• Deposition Questions Outlines
• Interview of Criminal Perpetrators
• Demonstrative Evidence
• Deposition and Trial Testimony

Types of Environments include:

Bars and Nightclubs Hotels & Motels Hospitals Manufacturing & Industrial Facilities Office & Commercial Buildings Parking Facilities

Restaurants Retail and Shopping Centers Residential Housing University & College Campuses Special Events Other public & private facilities

Areas of Expertise include:

Security Officer Hiring, Training, etc. Facility & Site Design Concert & Special Event Security Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Security Post Order Development

Loss Prevention Camera, Alarm, & Access Control Systems Lighting Physical Security Measures Security Standards, Best Practices, Policies & Procedures

Publications: Mr. Vellani is the author of two books, Applied Crime Analysis and Strategic Security Management, and has contributed to a number of other security related books and journals, including the Security Risk Assessment Guideline published by the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).

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Jerry O. Wyatt, a licensed Security Consultant by the State of Texas, is the President and Owner of Wyatt Security Consultants, LLC (WSC). Mr. Wyatt's professional experience includes over 25 years of government service with the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and 6 years as a Security Management Consultant for corporate and government clients.

Mr. Wyatt's areas of expertise are: Arena/Concerts/Special Events; Aviation Security; Casino Security; Hospital Security; Hotel/Motel Security; Resort Security; Safety & Security; Security/Premise Liability; Security Consultation; Security Practices & Procedures; School Security.

Wyatt Security Consultants, LLC (WSC) is a Risk and Crisis Management consulting company that provides world class business-centric solutions to operations and security risks posed by domestic and international acts of violence. WSC also provides proactive guidance and solutions for disruptions to operations caused by natural disasters. WSC offers consulting services that are proactive, cost efficient and have a "business-centric focus". WSC specializes in helping businesses develop and maintain work environments wherein employee and asset security contributes to maximizing growth and reducing risks.

WSC Services Include:

Risk and Crisis Management

Security Vulnerability and Threat Assessment

Special Event Planning and Coordination

Forensic Consulting - Expert Witness

Business Continuity & Strategic Planning

Security Program Management

Asset and Employee Protection

Evaluation of Integrated Security Programs, Policies and Procedures

Evaluation of Staffing and Training Programs

Due Diligence Investigation

Media and Government Relations