Robert
A. Gardner, CPP
Independent Security & Crime Prevention Advisor ● Expert Witness |
Serving California, Nevada, and Arizona Exclusively |
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Expert Witness Services I am a former Corporate Security Manager, Police Crime Prevention Specialist, Detective Supervisor, Police Training Manager, and Internal Affairs Sergeant. If you are seeking a Security Expert to advise and educate you honestly and objectively - for better or worse - regarding the merits of your case, I can help. I am not a "professional expert witness." I am a working security professional with impeccable credentials to support my opinions and the communications skills necessary to explain them clearly and concisely. The diversity and depth of my training and experience gives me a unique and original perspective on security and crime related issues. My clients often find that I can offer them insight, theories, and arguments that they had not previously considered. I will provide you with the best possible assistance in evaluating, preparing, and presenting your case. Please note that my practice area is limited exclusively to the States of California, Nevada, and Arizona for matters potentially requiring travel. However, I will accept assignments as a non-testifying consulting expert throughout the United States if no travel is required. Background
Public Sector: Police Crime Prevention Specialist and Supervisor with extensive - hands on - experience in physical security and crime prevention management, law enforcement, emergency management and media relations. Expertise includes bar/nightclub security, small business, office, lodging, retail, personal, and housing security; architectural/environmental design for security and workplace violence prevention. As a senior Crime Prevention Specialist for "America's Safest City" I provided technical guidance and training to business managers, employee groups, homeowners, developers, property managers, planning officials, and government executives in security awareness, the recognition and reduction of crime risks, and the implementation of security and crime prevention measures. I advised the City's Planning Department, Planning Commission and City Council on crime prevention and architectural/environmental security; managed the City's Building Security Ordinance and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design programs; conducted design review and plan checks for building projects in the City; wrote the City's Security Alarm Ordinance; served as Police Department liaison to Private Security Industry; acted as a City Emergency Services Coordinator; supervised the City's Police Department Crime Prevention, Training, Special Enforcement, K-9, and Detective Units; served as a Police Media Relations Officer and Firearms Instructor/Rangemaster. Private
Sector: Independent security advisor
to business, government, the media, and the
legal profession. Including: Corporate
Security Manager and Guard Force Supervisor
for the West Coast Headquarters of a
National Corporation; Regional Security
Manager, Loss Prevention Manager and
Electronic Security Specialist for a major
Hardware and Department Store chain;
Security Officer Quality Assurance
Representative for a Presidential Library;
Qualified Manager for Private Security
Company with sensitive government
contracts. Licensed as a Private
Security "Qualified Manager" in California
and Nevada. Licensed as a Private
Investigator in California, Nevada and
Arizona. Licensed as a Security
Consultant in Nevada.
Graduate of the
California Crime Prevention Institute, the
California Crime Prevention Institute's
Advanced Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design Course, the California
State Police Executive Protection Course, the
California Department of Justice Dignitary
Security Course, the California Specialized
Training Institute's Terrorism and Earthquake
Courses, various Emergency Management and
Disaster Preparedness Courses and the
Department of Defense Information School.Cases
Handled
Since 1991 I have been retained as a Forensic Security Consultant and Expert Witness on more than 300 occasions in matters involving: premises security adequacy and/or conduct of security personnel in nightclubs, bars, hotels, casinos, restaurants, shopping malls, department stores, convenience stores, supermarkets, parking facilities, government facilities, apartments, gated communities, service stations, supermarkets, construction sites, jewelry stores, sports stadiums, amusement & entertainment venues, country clubs, real estate offices, private residences, and airports. I have qualified and testified as a security expert in United States District Court and various California, Nevada, Arizona and South Dakota State Courts. I have provided deposition testimony, expert reports, and written declarations in various California, Nevada, Arizona, and U.S. District Court proceedings. Case
Ratio
Of course every new case alters
the numbers, but I consistently maintain a
Plaintiff to Defense ratio of about 50% plus
or minus a few percentage points.
Qualifications and Conduct: Security Guards ♦ Bar & Nightclub Bouncers ♦ Private Investigators Use of Force ♦ Detention and Arrest Premises Security Issues Security Adequacy Security Management ♦ Policies and Procedures ♦ Best Practices Crime Prevention Theory Building and Site Security Design Workplace Violence Issues Unlicensed Security Activity State and Local Regulatory Compliance Licenses &
Certifications
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certified Security Professional (CSP) California Private Investigator License # PI6477 California Private Patrol Operator License # PPO10770 California Private Security Guard #SG1827979 Nevada Security Consultant/PI License # 852 Nevada Private Patrol License # 852 Nevada Private Investigator License # 1588 Arizona Private Investigator License # 1003680 California Advanced & Supervisory Peace Officer Certification California Proprietary Security Officer Trainer # P-00066 National WMD Standardized Awareness Trainer Crime Free Multi-Housing Instructor Risk Assessment Methodology Certification California Lifetime Teaching Credential Police Firearms Instructor Certification California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Firearm Training Instructor # TIF 2307 California Department of Justice Certified Handgun Safety Instructor # CI201316 National Concealed Weapon Authorization Teaching and Speaking Experience California Teaching Credential. Numerous presentations over a 40+ year period to community groups, professional organizations, corporations, educational institutions and military on subjects including: security management, burglary and robbery prevention, business security, community crime prevention, crime prevention through environmental design, apartment security, office security, emergency planning and management, workplace violence, risk assessment, professional development, security officer conduct, personal and home security, and other security, law enforcement and military topics. Periodic guest appearances on various TV and radio shows. Over 10 years experience as a Police Public Information Officer. Professional
Appointments
Security Subject Matter Expert - California State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Contract, 2012-2013 California Crime Prevention Officers Association - Lifetime Member: Southern Chapter Board of Directors - 1979-1981 [Secretary/Treasurer (Region IV) - 1979-1980, Director (Region IV) - 1980-1981 & 1995-1996] California Model Alarm
Ordinance Committee - California Crime Prevention
Officers Association, 1979 Professional Affiliations ASIS
International (Formerly American Society for
Industrial Security)
International Association of Professional Security Consultants California Association of Licensed Investigator Nevada Society of Professional Investigators California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates International Association of Security and Investigative Regulators International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners California Crime Prevention Officers Association Forensic Expert Witness Association National Crime Prevention Council Issues and
Qualifications
Issue: Detention,
Arrest, and Use of Force by Security
Officers, Bouncers, Bodyguards and
Non-Security Personnel
Qualifications: ● Extensive Law Enforcement and Private Security training and experience with regard to legal and tactical considerations affecting detentions and arrests ● Extensive Law Enforcement and Private Security training and experience with regard to Use of Force in detention and arrest situations ● Court Qualification as a expert in Detention, Arrest and Use of Force ● California State Certified Firearm & Handgun Safety Instructor ● Author: "Citizen's Arrest (Private Person's Arrest)" in Retail Crime, Security, and Loss Prevention - An Encyclopedic Reference Issue: Conduct,
Operational Policies, Standards &
Procedures, Licensing Requirements, and
Unlicensed Practices involving Private
Patrol Companies, Private Investigators,
Security Consultants, Contract and
In-House Security Officers, Retail Loss
Prevention Agents, Bouncers, Bodyguards,
Security Expert Witnesses, and other
security related personnel
Qualifications: ● Industry Certified as a Certified Security Professional ● More than forty years of experience in the Security and Investigation Industry ● Security Officer Quality Assurance Representative for security agency providing guard services to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library ● Qualified Manager for a security agency providing guard services for the U.S. Government's NASA/Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex ● Professional Certification Committee member - ASIS International, Santa Barbara Chapter ● Professional Certification Committee member - California Association of Licensed Investigators ● California, Nevada, and Arizona Licensed Private Investigator ● California and Nevada Licensed Private Patrol Qualified Manager ● Nevada Licensed Security Consultant ● Retail Loss Prevention Agent and Manager; Retail Corporation Headquarters and Warehousing Security Supervisor ● Police Special Enforcement Unit Supervisor enforcing Alcoholic Beverage Control laws in bars, restaurants and other liquor sales establishments ● Active involvement with regard to Regulatory Issues and Professional Standards in several professional security and investigation organizations ● Certified Firearms Instructor; Use of Force, Firearms, Baton and Chemical Weapons training and experience Issue: Premises
Security Adequacy & Negligence,
Building & Site Design for Security,
Security and Crime Prevention Standards and
Practices, Security Related Employment
Practices,
Crime Foreseeability, Security Best
Practices, Multi-Housing Security
Qualifications: ● Board Certified in Security Management as a Certified Protection Professional ● Nationally recognized expert on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design ● Training and experience in the development and implementation of Security and Crime Prevention Programs ● Training and experience in the Assessment and Recognition of Security and Crime Risks ● Training and experience in Physical Security planning and management ● Law Enforcement Crime Prevention Unit Supervisor ● Experience as a Police Officer and Detective Sergeant investigating crimes against property and persons ● Author of numerous articles and manuals on Security and Crime Prevention subjects ● Certified Crime Free Multi-Housing Instructor Issue: Standards and Practices relating to Workplace Violence, Employee Screening and Supervision, and Violent Third-Party Crime Incidents Qualifications: ● Training and experience in Workplace Violence Prevention ● Training and experience in Violent Crime Prevention ● Training and experience with regard to Employee Screening and Employment Investigations ● Training and experience with regard to Assault and Robbery Prevention ● Experience as a Police Crime Prevention Specialist and Private Sector Security Consultant providing Workplace Violence Prevention education ● Experience as a Police Officer and Detective Sergeant investigating Workplace Violence and Violent Stranger-On-Stranger Crime ● Author on the subject of Workplace Violence Prevention Issue: Small Airport and General Aviation Security, Theft and Vandalism of Aircraft and Avionics, Protection of Airport Property, Employees, Tenants, and Guests Qualifications: ● Experience conducting numerous small airport security assessments under a grant from a prominent aviation foundation ● Author or the "Rural and Small Town Airport Security Manual" developed under a grant from a prominent aviation foundation ● Contributing author to the National Air Transportation Association's - "General Aviation Security Guide" ● Training and experience in Security and Crime Prevention in Special Use Facilities ● Training in Aircraft Security for Executive Protection ● Licensed Pilot Issue: If you have a security or crime related issue that I haven't already addressed, perhaps I can still help. In some instance my training and experience may enable me to provide the assistance you require. If not, through my network of security associations and contacts with individual security practitioners I may be able to assist in identifying the right expert for your needs. Qualifications: ● Extensive training and experience as a Security and Crime Prevention Professional and Police Supervisor ● Membership in a variety of security and investigation associations. |
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