Thomas Shea, D.Sc., CPP

Thomas Shea, D.Sc., CPP

Evidence Solutions, Inc.
Available Nationwide
Office: 866-795-7166
Introduction

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 police operations and internal affairs, use of force, premises liability, negligent security, and related civil litigation issues. With a distinguished career spanning law enforcement, academia, security, and consulting, his experience includes authoring comprehensive security plans and providing emergency response training nationwide.

Tom began his career with the Long Branch Police Department in 1998, following honorable service in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm. During his law enforcement tenure, he served as a police commander and was a part of the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team (SWAT). After retiring in 2017, Tom transitioned to academia, founding and directing the Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Program at Seton Hall University. He also served as an instructor for LSU/NCBRT, delivering training on active shooter mitigation, campus emergencies, and de-escalation strategies. Tom also served as Director of Safety and Security for a New Jersey K-12 district, overseeing security for 12 buildings and 7,000 students and staff.

Tom’s extensive expertise in law enforcement has seen him qualified as an expert in both civil and criminal litigation. His contributions to the field include authoring a police practices book, publishing academic and professional articles, and creating higher education curricula on law enforcement and security leadership. A sought-after speaker, Tom has presented nationwide on physical and school security, policing, and overall public safety.


Areas of Expertise
  • Apartment/Condominium Security
  • Bars/Lounges/Night Clubs
  • Deadly/Excessive Force
  • Hotel Security
  • Inadequate/Negligent Security
  • Law Enforcement
  • Police Procedures
  • School Security
  • Wrongful Termination

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: · D.Sc. Civil Security Leadership, Management, and Policy, New Jersey City University (Police Executive leadership focus).

· M.P.A. Master of Public Administration, Seton Hall University

· B.S. Administration of Justice, Rutgers University

· CPP (Certified Protection Professional), American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS)
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Teaching:
- Southern New Hampshire University (2020-Present)
Criminal Justice and Social Sciences
- Seton Hall University (2019-2023)
Program Director & Founder/Assistant Professor-Law Enforcement Executive Leadership
- Centenary University, NJ (2016-2019)
Assistant Professor- Criminal Justice
- Liberty University (2019-Present)
- American Public University System (2017-Present)
School of Security & Global Studies
- New Jersey City University, NJ (2014-Present)
Professional Security Studies Department

Presentations:
- Shea, T. A. (2021, November). Police, Race, and the Community: A Qualitative Analysis from
the Eyes of the Police (Committee Chair). 2021 American Society of Criminology
Annual Meeting, held on November 7, 2019, in Chicago, IL.

- Shea, T. A. (2021, October). Utilizing Evidence Based Research to Support School
Security Initiatives. Florida Crime Prevention Association Conference, held on October
20, 2021, in Orlando, FL.

- Shea, T. A. (2020, October). Rethinking Lockdowns Post Covid-19. Presented at the NJ School
Board Association Virtual Workshop (virtually).

- Shea, T.A. (2019, November). The Critical Paradigm Shift to an Options Based Emergency
Response Protocol. Presented at the 2nd National and Student Safety and Security
Conference, held on November 20th, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV.

-Shea, T.A. (2019, June). Options Based Emergency Response. Presented at the NJ School Board
Association School Security and Student Safety Conference, held on June 7, 2019 in
Trenton, NJ.

-Shea, T.A. (2018, October). Police Leadership and Moral Courage. Presented at the 2018 Police
Training Seminar, held on October 12, 2018 at Centenary University, NJ.

- Shea, T.A. (2018, October). Preventing Future Crime by Learning from the Past. Accepted for
Presented at the 2018 Southern States Crime Prevention Conference, held on October 22-
26, 2018 in Sarasota, FL.

- Shea, T.A. (2018, April). Exploring Potential Hindrances to Effective Police-Community
Relations (or) Communication. Presented at the 1st Annual Pennsylvania Leadership
Studies Conference: A One-Day Research-focused event for Scholars and Students, held
April 7, 2018 at the Dixon University Center, PA
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: Over 20 times.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Law Enforcement & Security
Police Practices & Procedures
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Over 25 occasions
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: On over 20 occasions
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 7+ years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Expert Witness Services: Expert Reports, Deposition & Testimony
Consulting: Security Assessments, Emergency Preparedness
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $300/hr
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $300/hr
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $350/hr
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $350/hr
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel - $150/hr

References

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