Expert Witnesses in Security Planning and Standards

Interbrief.org LLC

Ventnor City, New Jersey
5006 Wellington Avenue Unit 2701, 08406

Contact: Rick Santoro CPP
www.interbrief.org
609-335-5087 Or Toll Free
rick@santoro.expert

Interbrief.org LLC

5006 Wellington Avenue Unit 2701
Ventnor City, New Jersey 08406

Contact: Rick Santoro CPP
www.interbrief.org
609-335-5087
rick@santoro.expert

Rick Santoro, CPP, is an A.S.I.S. Board Certified Protection Professional and a nationally recognized Security Expert specializing in expert witness services for the legal community involving premises liability matters.

Mr. Santoro specializes in cases involving; major crime, sudden violence, gun violence, homicide, aggravated assault with deadly weapons, sexual assault, and any claims relating to the actions of security personnel and security standards.

Prior to becoming an independent security expert, Mr. Santoro had 30 years of high profile security experience that included responsibility for risk management, executive protection, physical security, investigations, special events, safety, workplace violence prevention, CCTV command center operations, for multiple world class casino/resort operations. Santoro’s security plans and operating strategies have been implemented in numerous jurisdictions by both small and private organizations, to large and high profile public entities.

During his gaming career Santoro was responsible for the personal protection of Steve Wynn, Donald Trump, members of their families, contracted entertainers, and professional athletes. Numerous public sector organizations have relied upon Santoro’s expertise and troubleshooting capability to improve their operational, executive protection, and Active Shooter response plans including: The Federal Air Marshals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. State Department, Department of Homeland Security, The U.S. DEA, New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Protection, New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Atlantic County Preparedness Task Force, Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, Atlantic City Police Department, Atlantic City Office of Emergency Management and the NJ Casino Reinvestment and Development Authority.

Mr. Santoro has developed Workplace Violence Prevention and Active Shooter Response plans for various private sector organizations including those from the healthcare, gaming, higher education, resort, and commercial sectors. Mr. Santoro is a prior member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Commercial Sector Coordinating Council, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Protection’s N.I.P.P. committee.

He is a DHS/UNLV Certified Instructor for Soft Target Terrorism Awareness, an Instructor for the NJ Regional Intelligence Academy, and a 2011graduate of the FBI Citizen’s Academy. He is a member of the Richard Stockton Institute for Public Safety and Security and holds Bachelor’s degree from Fairleigh Dickenson University and resides in Ventnor City New Jersey.

Information:

Alcohol Related Injuries and Death, Gambling, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Security, Security Planning and Standards, Security Policies and Procedures, Wrongful Death,

Richard M. Santoro's CV

Rick Santoro, CPP, is an A.S.I.S. Board Certified Protection Professional and a nationally recognized Security Expert specializing in expert witness services for the legal community involving premises liability matters.

Mr. Santoro specializes in cases involving; major crime, sudden violence, gun violence, homicide, aggravated assault with deadly weapons, sexual assault, and any claims relating to the actions of security personnel and security standards.

Prior to becoming an independent security expert, Mr. Santoro had 30 years of high profile security experience that included responsibility for risk management, executive protection, physical security, investigations, special events, safety, workplace violence prevention, CCTV command center operations, for multiple world class casino/resort operations. Santoro’s security plans and operating strategies have been implemented in numerous jurisdictions by both small and private organizations, to large and high profile public entities.

During his gaming career Santoro was responsible for the personal protection of Steve Wynn, Donald Trump, members of their families, contracted entertainers, and professional athletes. Numerous public sector organizations have relied upon Santoro’s expertise and troubleshooting capability to improve their operational, executive protection, and Active Shooter response plans including: The Federal Air Marshals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. State Department, Department of Homeland Security, The U.S. DEA, New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Protection, New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Atlantic County Preparedness Task Force, Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, Atlantic City Police Department, Atlantic City Office of Emergency Management and the NJ Casino Reinvestment and Development Authority.

Mr. Santoro has developed Workplace Violence Prevention and Active Shooter Response plans for various private sector organizations including those from the healthcare, gaming, higher education, resort, and commercial sectors. Mr. Santoro is a prior member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Commercial Sector Coordinating Council, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Protection’s N.I.P.P. committee.

He is a DHS/UNLV Certified Instructor for Soft Target Terrorism Awareness, an Instructor for the NJ Regional Intelligence Academy, and a 2011graduate of the FBI Citizen’s Academy. He is a member of the Richard Stockton Institute for Public Safety and Security and holds Bachelor’s degree from Fairleigh Dickenson University and resides in Ventnor City New Jersey.

S.D. Epcar & Associates Results Driven Real Estate Consulting Firm

Granite Bay, California
4907 Dartford Place, 95746

Contact: Steven Epcar
www.stevenepcar.com
916-899-6218 Or Toll Free
steven@stevenepcar.com

S.D. Epcar & Associates
Results Driven Real Estate Consulting Firm

4907 Dartford Place
Granite Bay, California 95746

Contact: Steven Epcar
www.stevenepcar.com
916-899-6218
steven@stevenepcar.com

Steven D. Epcar AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Expert in Real Estate and Property Management issues including Residential, Retail, Commercial, and Mixed-use properties. Experienced in organizational assessments, asset repositioning, investment feasibility, litigation support (personal injury, partnership conflicts, standard of care, security), due diligence, business development practices and marketing.

FIRM/EXPERT PROFILE:
Principal, S.D. Epcar & Associates: Real estate consultants to institutional and private investors performing an array of services including asset and property management, organizational assessments, financial feasibility, Tenants-In-Common investments, due diligence, new development services and litigation support. President, Residential Services, Carmel Partners: Responsible for property management of this real estate investment, development and management firm with a diverse portfolio of multifamily properties, which included one of the largest assets in the United States. Principal/Founding Partner, Ventana Property Services: A third party management and consulting service provider involved with both commercial and multifamily assets. Portfolio comprised of 10,000 apartment units and 3,500,000 square feet of suburban, urban and mixed use commercial properties. President, Prometheus Management Group: Directed the Asset/Property Management activities for both owned and third party fee managed commercial and multifamily assets. Portfolio consisted of 12,000 apartment units and 4,000,000 square feet of commercial assets. Background also includes positions of increasing responsibility with a variety of real estate management, brokerage, development, and investment firms with assets located throughout the United States and Canada.

EDUCATION/ TRAINING:
BS, Business, with emphasis in Real Estate from University of Colorado. Training: Foundations of Leadership Program, Center for Creative Management

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Awarded Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Licensed California Real Estate Broker.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Real Estate Management National Multi-Housing Council (past Board Member) California Housing Council (past Board Member) Building Owners and Managers Association (past Member) California Apartment Association Housing Industry Foundation (past Board Member) Forensic Expert Witness Association National Apartment Association

Information:

Mold and Moisture, Office Buildings, Premises Liability, Property Management, Real Estate, Real Estate Brokerage, Real Estate Valuation and Consulting, Security Planning and Standards, Slip, Trip, and Fall,

Steven D. Epcar AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Expert in Real Estate and Property Management issues including Residential, Retail, Commercial, and Mixed-use properties. Experienced in organizational assessments, asset repositioning, investment feasibility, litigation support (personal injury, partnership conflicts, standard of care, security), due diligence, business development practices and marketing.

FIRM/EXPERT PROFILE:
Principal, S.D. Epcar & Associates: Real estate consultants to institutional and private investors performing an array of services including asset and property management, organizational assessments, financial feasibility, Tenants-In-Common investments, due diligence, new development services and litigation support. President, Residential Services, Carmel Partners: Responsible for property management of this real estate investment, development and management firm with a diverse portfolio of multifamily properties, which included one of the largest assets in the United States. Principal/Founding Partner, Ventana Property Services: A third party management and consulting service provider involved with both commercial and multifamily assets. Portfolio comprised of 10,000 apartment units and 3,500,000 square feet of suburban, urban and mixed use commercial properties. President, Prometheus Management Group: Directed the Asset/Property Management activities for both owned and third party fee managed commercial and multifamily assets. Portfolio consisted of 12,000 apartment units and 4,000,000 square feet of commercial assets. Background also includes positions of increasing responsibility with a variety of real estate management, brokerage, development, and investment firms with assets located throughout the United States and Canada.

EDUCATION/ TRAINING:
BS, Business, with emphasis in Real Estate from University of Colorado. Training: Foundations of Leadership Program, Center for Creative Management

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Awarded Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Licensed California Real Estate Broker.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Real Estate Management National Multi-Housing Council (past Board Member) California Housing Council (past Board Member) Building Owners and Managers Association (past Member) California Apartment Association Housing Industry Foundation (past Board Member) Forensic Expert Witness Association National Apartment Association

Expert Security Consulting

Norton, Massachusetts
POB 240, 02766

Contact: Howard Levinson
www.expertsecurity.com
508-454-4494 Or Toll Free
howard@expertsecurity.com

Expert Security Consulting

POB 240
Norton, Massachusetts 02766

Contact: Howard Levinson
www.expertsecurity.com
508-454-4494
howard@expertsecurity.com

Howard began his security career in 1979 and has accumulated a diverse and impressive background as he has become one of the nations best known security experts. He is based in Massachusetts but available nationally.

He has appeared as a Security Expert in over 300 national and regional publications such as the Wall Street journal and Boston Globe and on-air media such as National Network News, the Discovery Channel,and talk shows such as Montel and Geraldo.

He has been a full time consultant since 1992 and holds the coveted designation as a “Certified Protection Professional” (CPP), widely recognized as the pinnacle certification in the security industry.

Typical clients include corporate, movie theaters, retail, residential, education, hospitality and other firms wishing to improve or analyze their security program and protection. Howard limits his litigation services to approximately 20% of his overall work. As a result, he is a true expert whose opinions will not only be influential in a court of law, but to opposing council pre trial as well. This expertise is also used to evaluate and make recommendations to clients to maximize their opportunity to successfully resolve their case. Many "Security Experts" used in litigation have little substantial, recent or practical experience, this is not the case with Howard.

Specialties include Premise Liability and Security Negligence with Security System Design (CCTV, Access Control, Alarms, Lighting), Risk and Vulnerability, Security Operations, Security Officer/Firm Negligence, Crime Prevention, Assaults and Attacks, Policy and Procedures, Movie Theaters, Parking Lots, schools/Education, Residential, Retail/Shoplifting and Hospitality (such as bars and restaurants).

Initial case evaluation over the phone is provided without charge. Services are provided for both Plaintiffs and Defendants. Howard’s extensive background and education are available upon request.

Information:

Hotels and Hospitality, Parking Lots, Premises Liability, Security, Security Negligence, Security Planning and Standards, Security Policies and Procedures,

Howard began his security career in 1979 and has accumulated a diverse and impressive background as he has become one of the nations best known security experts. He is based in Massachusetts but available nationally.

He has appeared as a Security Expert in over 300 national and regional publications such as the Wall Street journal and Boston Globe and on-air media such as National Network News, the Discovery Channel,and talk shows such as Montel and Geraldo.

He has been a full time consultant since 1992 and holds the coveted designation as a “Certified Protection Professional” (CPP), widely recognized as the pinnacle certification in the security industry.

Typical clients include corporate, movie theaters, retail, residential, education, hospitality and other firms wishing to improve or analyze their security program and protection. Howard limits his litigation services to approximately 20% of his overall work. As a result, he is a true expert whose opinions will not only be influential in a court of law, but to opposing council pre trial as well. This expertise is also used to evaluate and make recommendations to clients to maximize their opportunity to successfully resolve their case. Many "Security Experts" used in litigation have little substantial, recent or practical experience, this is not the case with Howard.

Specialties include Premise Liability and Security Negligence with Security System Design (CCTV, Access Control, Alarms, Lighting), Risk and Vulnerability, Security Operations, Security Officer/Firm Negligence, Crime Prevention, Assaults and Attacks, Policy and Procedures, Movie Theaters, Parking Lots, schools/Education, Residential, Retail/Shoplifting and Hospitality (such as bars and restaurants).

Initial case evaluation over the phone is provided without charge. Services are provided for both Plaintiffs and Defendants. Howard’s extensive background and education are available upon request.

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