Raymond S. Mey
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Raymond S. Mey’s expertise and credibility as an expert witness are derived from his unique set of skills and experience. During his 23-year tenure with the FBI, Mr. Mey served in leadership positions with the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge in the FBI Salt Lake City Division, and Acting Section Chief of the FBI Counterterrorism Operational Response Section. He led the FBI’s Counterterrorism Security in support of major and special events from 1996 to 2006. This effort included leading all security and operational security support to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. He received several awards including the FBI Shield of Bravery and Medal of Merit.
Since retiring from the FBI in 2006, Mr. Mey has conducted security vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation plan development, and training for Fortune 500 companies, organizations, and countries throughout the world. In 2016, he developed and managed all security operations in support of the Copa Centenario Soccer Tournament in the United States. Currently, Mr. Mey is the Strategic Security Advisor for the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.
Mr. Mey’s federal criminal grand jury and trial experience as an FBI agent combined with his civil expert witness case experience allow him to contribute significantly to the successful outcome of civil litigation matters.
Mr. Mey has been a Forensic Expert with Park Dietz & Associates since 2014.
- Apartment/Condominium Security
- Bars/Lounges/Night Clubs
- Casino & Gaming Industry
- Crowd Control
- Hotel Security
- Inadequate/Negligent Security
- Parking Lots/Garages
- Security Management
- Special Event Security
- Terrorism
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A:
• MA, Psychology – Rhode Island College
• BA, Sociology/Psychology/Criminology Studies – University of Rhode Island
• Graduate of FBI Academy
Special Certifications:
• FBI Crisis Management Coordinator
• FBI Principal Firearm’s Instructor
• FBI Defensive Tactics Instructor
• FBI Certified Police Instructor
• FBI Certified Hostage Negotiator
• FBI Certified Behavioral Sciences Coordinator
• FBI Swat Instructor
• FBI Fitness Instructor
• Graduate US Naval Special Warfare Development School, Basic
• Underwater Demolition School (BUDS) class 153 Phase 2, Coronado, CA
• Graduate Executive Development Institute, FBI Academy Quantico, VA
• EMT and Advanced Wilderness EMT Training and Certification
• US Navy Certified Open Circuit Diver and PADI Certified Dive Instructor
• Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving and WSI Certification
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A:
Past and present:
• American Society for Industrial Security
• Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
• Society of Former FBI Agents
• United States Lifesaving Association
• International Association of Chiefs of Police
• FBI Hostage Rescue Team Alumnae Association
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: University of Mississippi Instructor, Adjunct Professor University of Maryland, US State Department.
Areas of Expertise: Counterterrorism, Major Event Security, Crisis Management, Soft Target and Critical Infrastructure Threat and Security Protection.
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: 35+
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Security Negligence and Law Enforcement Tactical/Critical Incident Mismanagement
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 5%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 95%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2 times
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2022
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 10 years
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, Site Inspections, Reports, and Testimony.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel expenses and other expenses specified in the engagement letter or contract.
Available Upon Request