Steve Kaufer, CPP, is a Board-Certified security expert with more than forty years of experience. He has specialized expertise in school security (K-12), workplace violence, healthcare security, alarm systems and central station monitoring, security guard...
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Unrivaled qualifications in Police and Security Best Practices. Olympic Games Security Administrator, Retired Police Chief, Probation Chief, & Concert Public Safety Director. Qualified in Large Public Venue Policing & Security, Preempting School Shootings,...
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Drew Neckar MBA, CPP, CHPA is a board-certified security management professional who over his 20+ year career has managed safety and security programs for companies operating in the healthcare, higher education, financial services, and nightclub industries.
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Dr. Jon D. Sand is an expert in pre-K-12 Education and Student Support Services in Higher Education. With over 35 years of direct experience, he holds multiple requisite education teaching and administrative credentials, having completed a Doctor of Education...
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During her immersion in the Physical Security industry, Ms. Mula worked on the manufacturing, integration, and consulting aspects of the industry, while simultaneously securing her Masters’ Degree in Protection Management from John Jay College. During...
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John F. Doherty Ed.D. applies his experience, education, and training to provide expert witness services on cases involving school liability and negligence. He is an experienced public and private school...
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Jeffrey D. Zwirn, CPP, CFPS, CFE, SET, ITFAS-I, ITFAS-II, CHPA-IV, NFPA 3000 (PS), MSYL, MBAT, SSI HALL OF FAME, President of IDS Research and Development, Incorporated has over 45 Years of Unparalleled...
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Tom Shea is a nationally recognized law enforcement and physical security expert specializing in policing best practices, security standards and negligence, and emergency preparedness. He specializes in...
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For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
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Mark Meredith has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement and security, working with police agencies, the Department of Homeland Security, tribal governments,...
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JoAnn Durante
School Administration Expert
JoAnn Durante is a school administration expert with over 30 years of experience as a principal, assistant-principal, teacher, and professor. She also has...
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Special Education & School Administration Expert
Dr. Theresa Kreider is a special education and school administration expert with over 30 years of experience in the field of public education. She has...
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John Hassard, M.SC., LPC, CFE, CPP
Loss Prevention & Security Expert
John Hassard is a security expert with over 30 years of experience in retail loss prevention and premises security. He applies his...
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Consolidated Consultants (CCc) continues to deliver high quality expert witness and medical expert witness referrals nationwide since 1995. CCc is the only referral service where you can view the full,...
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Gregory Kiehl is a supervision and education expert with 20+ years of experience as a public school administrator, principal, director of student services and special education, and coach. Robson Forensic,...
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For over 30 years, Melissa M. Nelson, EdD has worked where K12 education, mental health services, and legal system sectors intersect. Dr. Nelson has served in numerous roles in urban, suburban, and rural...
School Security FAQs
What is a school security expert witness?
A school security expert witness is a professional who provides expert opinions on security measures, protocols and procedures in educational settings.
What is the role of a school security expert witness?
The role of a school security expert witness is to offer testimony on best practices for keeping students and staff safe in educational facilities.
How much can a person make as a school security expert witness?
School security expert witnesses can earn somewhere in the range of $200-$450 an hour, or more in some circumstances. The exact amount is determined between the retaining attorney and the expert.
What are the qualifications of a school security expert witness?
An expert witness in school security should be familiar with school security protocols and procedures, as well as best practices for preventing and responding to school emergencies.
In legal proceedings, what evidence is reviewed by a school security expert witness?
A school security expert witness may review evidence such as security camera footage, incident reports, school policies and procedures, and witness statements to provide expert testimony in legal proceedings.
What type of cases typically involve the testimony of a school security expert witness?
School security expert witnesses are typically called upon to testify in cases involving school shootings, bullying, sexual assault, and other incidents that threaten the safety and security of students and staff.