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Visor Consultants Limited
Peter G. Power, BA FIRM FCMI FBCI
Managing Director (President)
212 Piccadilly, London, W1J9HG
phone: 0044-0-207-917 6026
fax: 0044-0-207-439 0262
Expertise: Internationally recognized expert on the benefits of Crisis Management etc. Currently engaged by 7th largest organisation in the USA. Author of the new UK Government guide Preventing Chaos in a Crisis. Primary author of present UK Police command methodology Gold, Silver & Bronze. Senior Scotland Yard background, including setting up the multi agency operational management structure at the London Kings Cross major subway fire, secondment to the Anti Terrorist Branch. University lecturer. Highly entertaining / humorous global facilitator & presenter. Key motivator able to stimulate and focus wide audiences. Outstanding authoritative & skilled public speaker. Occasional TV appearances. Much quoted elsewhere. Member of the Guild of Freeman of the City of London.
Seminars & Speaking Topics:
Crisis Management: Preventing Chaos in a Crisis.
Avoiding Catastrophe: Human Behavior – Good or Bad.
The People Factor: Factoring in How People Will React.
Business Continuity (BC): No Longer a "Grudge Purchase" - More Profit!
Understanding Risk: Knitting with Fog, or Drawing the Strands Together?
Best Practice from the UK Govt: Why the UK & Europe Have Changed Focus.
Don't Make a Drama out of a Crisis: The Benefits of Effective Incident Management.
Regulations 600 Years Old: Why Be a Freeman of the City of London?
New Scotland Yard: A Behind the Curtain Look at Current Issues.
Company Background: Visor Consultants specializes in helping domestic and global organizations get the very best from their staff in times of possible disaster. We quantify your various risks and hazards; advise you on which pose the greatest threats; assist you to eliminate or contain them; and help develop your Crisis Management skills. We can then guide you in Risk Mitigation, in resolving any security issues, and in designing Crisis & Business Continuity Management strategies.
See Visor website for more information.
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6/17/2009 · Crisis Management
Crisis? What Crisis
By: Peter Power, BA FIRM FCMI FBCI
It might have been 30 years ago but in a new age of immediate and global communications there is a message here for 2009: Any world leader is on a stage these days and the audience compared to 1979 is not just one country
Crisis Management Teams: Who Needs Them?
By: Peter G. Power
Experience has shown that when suddenly faced with a catastrophe, crisis managers have a tendency, from the outset, to try and follow familiar or routine systems. The more disturbing the situation the stronger the urge to take refuge in familiar procedures
Trident Investigative Service, Inc.
Michael J. Canaan, CPP CFLC
Kent WA 98064-5909
TRIDENT INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE, INC., founded in 1991, provides Professional Investigative, Detection Canine, and Security Consulting Services for law firm, insurance company, and corporate clients offering the following services:
Threat and Vulnerability Assessments
Physical Security Consulting
Executive and Personal Protection
Targeted Violence Risk Management, High-Risk Employee Terminations, Stalking Investigations
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
Pre and Post-Employment Screening, Background Research, Protective Intelligence, and Asset Recovery
Intellectual Property, Corporate, and Legal Investigations
Covert Photographic and Video Surveillance
Technical Security and Countermeasures
Contraband Detection Utilizing Canines
Handgun, Shotgun, Patrol Carbine, Scoped Rifle, TASER, Restraint, and Less-lethal Instructor
Founder, Michael J. Canaan, CPP CFLC is a Forensic Security Management Expert Witness with over 40 years of experience in Military and Civil Law Enforcement, Corporate and Private Investigation professions. He has conducted investigative, security risk and threat assessment services throughout North America, to include Alaska and Canada, as well as, several countries in Central and South America for individuals and corporations in residences, educational settings, on corporate campuses, and large venue events.
Since 1991, Mr. Canaan has served as President of Trident Investigative Service, Inc.
He is a former Washington Certified Police Officer and Narcotics Detector Dog Handler. Mr. Canaan is a certified instructor in related disciplines and maintains active membership in numerous professional associations.
Mr. Canaan has a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Washington State University. View Michael Canaan's Consulting Profile.
• Michael Canaan's Curriculum Vitae
• Investigative Services
• Executive Protection
• Security Consulting
• Contraband Detection Canine Services
• Forensic Security Expert Witness
Taylor Law Enforcement Consulting Group
Roy G. Taylor
9650 Strickland Rd.
Raleigh NC 27615
Roy G. Taylor is a current Chief of Police with over 40 years of experience in a wide-range of federal, state, local, and private criminal justice positions. He delivers comprehensive and intelligent Law Enforcement and Security Services to federal, state, and local governments, and is authorized to work on private or government properties including parks, any government owned buildings, land, public housing communities, hospitals, schools, or similar areas. Mr. Taylor's experience and expertise includes use of force and firearms instruction; recruiting, selection and assignment; employee supervision, evaluation and retention; curriculum development; policies and procedures design and implementation; canine utilization; budgeting; public relations; and emergency management. Current Positions:
Chief of Police Blue Ridge Public Safety (2014)
President/CEO Signal 88 Security of Charlotte (2012)
President/CEO Capitol Special Patrol (2012)
Chief of Police Capitol Special Police (2002)
LT. Colonel – Provost Marshal, Army National Guard (2000)
Antiterrorism / Emergency Management Branch Chief DoD (2007)
Provost Marshal Joint Civil Support Task Force, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2014)
Specific Services:
Stationary Guard
Alarm Response
Residential and Commercial Business Checks
ATM / Bank Escorts
VIP / Management Escorts
Arrest of Violators
Hostile Employee Terminations
Emergency Response Planning
Site Security Assessments
Crime Prevention Seminars
Anti-Terrorism Instruction
Community Policing Programs
In-Service Law Enforcement Training
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• About Taylor Consulting Group
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• Capitol Special Police Website
• Capitol Special Police Services
• Capitol Special Police Impact Video
• Article - Action Always Beat Reaction - Or Does It
Setec Investigations
Todd Stefan
8391 Beverly Blvd. #167
Setec Investigations offers unparalleled expertise in computer forensics and electronic discovery, providing highly personalized, case-specific forensic analysis and litigation support services to assist in the investigation, handling, and prosecution of computer-related crimes or misuse.
Setec Investigations combines today's most advanced computer forensics and litigation support expertise with a business- and legal-friendly approach, resulting in a sound analytical foundation that carefully balances critical investigative requirements with vital legal and evidentiary needs.
Setec Investigations incorporates a cross-disciplinary team comprised of computer forensic investigators, attorneys, law enforcement specialists, and seasoned business professionals who have established a proven track record of success since 1997.
Setec Investigations possesses the necessary combination of technical expertise, understanding of the legal system, and specialized tools and processes enabling the discovery, collection, investigation, and production of electronic information for investigating and handling computer-related crimes or misuse.
Explore our range of service offerings:
Computer Forensic Investigations
Computer forensics and enterprise investigation services identify, gather, analyze, and preserve electronic evidence to establish a sustainable posture for internal or legal action.
Electronic Discovery
Manage large volumes of electronic data and quickly identify and isolate electronic evidence that is critical to the success of a litigation.
Legal consultants and attorneys translate litigation issues into strong case strategies that effectively utilize electronic evidence.
Supports the resolution of security incidents and active litigations by offering impartial and independent expert testimony, opinions, and customized reports in legal proceedings.
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11/16/2005 · Computer Forensics
How to Successfully Obtain Computer-Based Discovery in 10 Steps
By: SETEC Investigations
Identifying pertinent evidence on computer systems is essential to the discovery process in today's world, as it is believed that over 70% of information stored in computer systems is never reproduced in hard copy form
The Evolving Legal Landscape of Electronic Discovery
It is estimated that over 90% of all documents are now created electronically, although most of them are never printed; therefore, legal professionals are being challenged by a drastic increase in electronic evidence
Security Associates, Inc.
Lance Foster, CPP, CSC
13814 Egret Ln.
Clearwater FL 33762
Profile: Mr. Foster has over 25 years experience in corporate security management, law enforcement and security consulting, including physical security, security guard operations,regulatory compliance, security training, and the purchase and maintenance of security equipment. As a consultant, he has developed and/or audited security programs involving financial institutions, multi-unit residential properties, hotels/motels, retail stores, high rise office buildings, shopping malls, parking facilities, college campuses, lounges, jewelry stores, truck stops and other commercial properties. He is frequently retained as a litigation consultant by law firms representing plaintiffs and defendants in negligent security lawsuits. He has testified at trial as an Expert Witness in the field of security on numerous occasions.
Mr. Foster has served as a detective with assignments in burglary, auto theft, and homicide and as the Vice President for security for a state-wide bank. He has been an adjunct instructor at two colleges teaching courses in criminology, criminalistics, criminal justice management and computer fraud. He has made numerous presentations to national security, banking, business and consulting associations and groups on a variety of security-related topics, including negligent security and risk analysis.
Services: Risk Assessments; Security Surveys and Assessment; Financial Institutions Security (ATMs, after-hour depositories); Litigation Avoidance; Litigation Consulting / Expert Witness Services.
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Secure Direction Consulting, LLC
Michael S. D'Angelo, CPP, CSC, CHPA
Principal & Lead Consultant
20160 SW 89 Court
Michael S. D'Angelo offers expert independent security consultation, advice, and expertise based on best practices and professional industry guidelines.
Security Consulting - includes risk assessments, security surveys, management plan development, and guard force planning for client organizations, provided by a Certified Protection Professional
Workplace Violence Prevention / Education - From workplace violence/ active shooter threat assessments, to employee education, as a Certified Workplace Violence Prevention Specialist, D'Angelo provides customized, effective programs to organizations. The in-house designed, 4 hour program, Workplace Violence: Recognize & Respond to Aggressive Behavior, teaches staff practical measures to effectively de-escalate potentially violent encounters
Forensic Consulting - Case review, expert testimony, and consultation on security standards and best practices.
Michael S. D'Angelo, CPP, CSC, CHPA, founder of Secure Direction Consulting, LLC. He has been in the public safety and private security industries for over 25 years.
Background - Before transitioning into security management, Mr. D'Angelo was a Police Captain, serving 23 years with the South Miami Florida Police Department. During his law enforcement career, he served in a variety of specialized units and gained significant managerial experience as a supervisor, middle manager, and senior commanding officer. Upon transitioning to the private security profession, Mr. D'Angelo was hired as the Corporate Security Manager for Baptist Health South Florida, where he served as an internal consultant for security and emergency preparedness to six hospitals and a multitude of outpatient/non- hospital facilities. D'Angelo achieved both Board Certification in Security Management (CPP) and Board Certification in Security Consulting (CSC). Expanding his expertise in the healthcare sector, he went on to achieve both the Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) and Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) designations.
View Michael D'Angelo's Expert Witness Profile.
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From Police to Security Professional: A Guide to a Successful Career Transition
Michael S. D'Angelo
Former police and military personnel possess attractive skill sets for the private security industry; however, the transition to the corporate arena is not without challenges. Competition for these jobs is fierce. Many candidates possess degrees in security management?some having spent their entire professional careers in private security. From Police to Security Professional: A Guide to a Successful Career Transition provides tips on overcoming the inherent obstacles law enforcement professionals face in making the switch and supplies a practical roadmap for entry into the private security world.
SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc.
Timothy A. Dimoff
Akron OH 44311
Timothy A. Dimoff is a nationally recognized authority on high-risk workplace/human resource issues, security, vulnerability assessments and crime, corporate investigations, security related HR issues, violence/violence prevention, security analysis and vulnerability assessments, drugs/substance abuse issues, law enforcement/private security procedures.
He is an experienced consultant and trainer for corporations, government and police procedures.
He's authored How to Recognize Substance Abuse, and Life Rage, a chilling examination of societal rage and safeguards against it.
He's been a commentator and expert witness for MSNBC, CNN, Court TV, the BBC, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, and court trials.
He's certified by ASIS as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP™), is a TASA registered legal expert in HR, management training, police/private/corporate security procedures. He's a member of The Ohio and International Narcotic Associations; The Ohio and National Society for Human Resource Managers; and the American Society for Industrial Security.
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9/8/2017 · Human Resources
Medical Marijuana Concerns for Employers
By: Timothy Dimoff
Medical marijuana is now legal in many states and many other states are considering legalizing it. This creates a host of issues and questions, legal and otherwise, that employers must address. This also affects workplace issues and policies. And since each state is different, how do you know how your state laws vs. federal laws affect the issue? It is confusing but this is an area where it is critically important to understand and to act accordingly.
5/6/2013 · Workplace Violence
How to Make Your Business a Bully-Free Zone
By: Timothy A. Dimoff
Bullying in the workplace is a very serious issue. It has been linked to workplace violence and many other workplace problems.
3/24/2009 · Security
Life Rage – Is the World Going Mad?
School shootings - church shootings - road rage – bullying - workplace rage. We are so angry! It seems as if there are no boundaries anymore. Have we completely forgotten how to deal with life's setbacks in a civilized manner? Have we become a world full of life's rages
Life Rage
It began with "Road Rage" and quickly expanded into "School Rage", "Work Rage", "Air Rage", "Anti-government Rage" and "Anti-business Rage." . . . Life Rage examines these rages...their causes and effects, and offers hope and solutions. Americans can come together and make our lives and businesses safer and better.
R. L. Nichols & Associates, LLC
R. Leslie Nichols, MSSA, CPP
137B Commerce Ave., Suite 336
LaGrange GA 30241
R. Leslie Nichols, is an expert in developing Child and Teen Protection Programs for youth-serving organizations and out-of-school time programs. Mr. Nichols is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) with the American Society for Industrial Security and has a Master of Science in Security Administration. He holds certificates in Enterprise Risk Management and Emergency Response Planning and has been educated in terrorism and homeland security issues at the graduate level.
For 22 years, he served as the lead youth safety and facility expert for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, an organization serving 4 million youth at over 4,000 sites in 50 states, domestic and overseas military bases, university campuses, tribal lands, camps, housing projects, parks and recreation facilities, community centers, churches and schools.
Consulting - Mr. Nichols provides consulting services in the areas of Safety, Security, and Risk Reduction in the care of school age children and teens. He is also available to consult on facility-specific safety and security concerns and employee training. His expertise includes strategies to prevent harm from sexual abuse, bullying, acts of violence, abduction, drowning, vehicles, technology and other injuries.
Mr. Nichols has written and lectured widely on developing effective policies, screening, training, supervision, governance, internal reporting facility design, hazard/risk/threat mitigation and emergency response planning. He has conducted thousands of safety consultations for organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa and Asia.
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• Les Nichols' Curriculum Vitae
• Experience
• Consulting and Forensic Work
• Selected Projects
Protection Management, LLC
John M. White, CPP, CHPA
Offices in Ohio and California
All States (Except TX/NV) USA
Protection Management, LLC provides objective and independent Security Consulting Services for corporate and government organizations. Their clients are leaders in their respective industries, as well as small and medium sized businesses in many sectors, including: Education, Retail, Tourism, Government, Hospitality, Transportation, Healthcare, Distribution Centers, and Entertainment Industry among others.
Emergency Planning / Disaster Recovery
Fire / Life Safety
Loss Prevention / Shoplifting
Physical Security Surveys
Security Operations (personnel, policies, etc.)
Security Risk Assessments
Terrorism / Counter Terrorism
Threat and Crime Analysis
Travel / Meeting Security
Principal, John M. White, CPP, CHPA is Board Certified in Security Management, a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA).
Mr. White has over 40 years of experience in Corporate Security Management and Law Enforcement and Security consulting, including physical security, security operations, regulatory compliance, & security training. Prior to forming Protection Management, LLC, Mr. White served a distinguished career in law enforcement, corporate security, and the military.
Author - Mr. White is also a published author. In 2013, he was approached by publisher Butterworth-Heinemann and asked to write a book on security risk assessments. That book, titled: Security Risk Assessment – Managing Physical and Operational Security was published in July 2014 and is available online through numerous bookstores.
Speaker - An invited speaker and guest lecturer, Mr. White has delivered speeches to such entities as ASIS International, the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety, the International Association for Professional Security Consultants, and the Society for Human Resource Management. Topics for discussion have included:
Crimes Against
Emergency Room Violence
Active ShooterPersonal Safety
Security at Home, Work, and on the Go
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• About Protection Management LLC
• Security Risk Assessment
• Healthcare Security
• Special Event Security
Security Risk Assessment: Managing Physical and Operational Security
John M. White
This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive resource available on how to conduct a thorough security assessment for any organization. A good security assessment is a fact-finding process that determines an organization's state of security protection. It exposes vulnerabilities, determines the potential for losses, and devises a plan to address these security concerns. While most security professionals have heard of a security assessment, many do not know how to conduct one, how it's used, or how to evaluate what they have found. Security Risk Assessment offers security professionals step-by-step guidance for conducting a complete risk assessment. It provides a template draw from, giving security professionals the tools needed to conduct an assessment using the most current approaches, theories, and best practices.
Riki Ellison
Founder & Chairman
515 King Street Suite 320
Alexandria VA 22314
Riki Ellison, one of the top Missile Defense Experts in the World, is Founder and Chairman of MDAA. He received his degree from the University of Southern California, including a Certificate in Defense and Strategic Studies. Mr. Ellison has more than twenty five years of experience as an advocate for the Deployment and Development of a Missile Defense System for missiles of all ranges. He has become an expert on the issue and is the Premier Spokesperson on the Nation's Missile Defense Program.
Mr. Ellison was hired by the United Missile Defense Company in 1997, and was responsible for marketing and the business development for the lead systems integrator of the National Missile Defense System which was a requirement of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization.
During the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, in 2001, Ellison founded and developed the business strategy that would later become Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance in conjunction with the United States withdrawal from the anti-ballistic missile treaty and the decision by the President of the United States to deploy missile defense systems.
Mr. Ellison is a former NFL Football Player and three-time Super Bowl Champion who is a seasoned Public Speaker on the topics of Missile Defense, Defense, Football and Motivation.
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8/19/2011 · Arms - Guns - Weapons
Missile Defense In The News: U.S. Army Missile, Rocket, and Mortar Defense
By: Riki Ellison
Today's missile, rocket, and mortar threats to our armed forces deployed throughout the middle East are severe and growing.
Missile Defense In The News - A Brief View of U.S. Missile Defense
Missile Defense defends and protects our nation, our deployed military forces and our allies against current and future proliferating missile threats from hostile countries and entities.
Missile Defense In The News - U.S. Homeland Missile Defense
The number one priority for ballistic missile defense as stated and outlined clearly by President Barack Obama is the defense of the United States homeland.
12/2/2010 · Arms - Guns - Weapons
Missile Defense In The News - The "Pearls" of Pearl Harbor
The United States Navy is the strongest proponent for the global missile defense mission amongst the branches of the U.S. military. Out of the Navy's core missions only the attack air strike and strategic nuclear capability does not involve missile defense.
McCann Expert Witness
Harry C. McCann
6504 S. Central Ave.
Sea Isle City NJ 08243
Harry C. McCann, MPA, is recognized as an expert in Policy, Procedure, and Training by the Federal Courts in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Northern District of Georgia, the Court of Common Pleas in Montgomery County. Pa., and has provided consultation services to law firms, police departments, correctional institutions, and municipalities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maine, Georgia, Maryland, Indiana and Delaware in such areas as the use of force, in custody death claims, special response teams, arrest procedures, Tasers, training and legal issues. Background Experience - Throughout his law enforcement career, Mr. McCann has been responsible for the writing and implementation of policy and procedure relating to the Use of Force, Emergency Procedures, Prison Rape Elimination Act, Special Response Team protocols, Staff Training Lesson Plans and Development, Patrol Procedures, and Legal issues. As the prior Director of Law Enforcement / Police Training in Bucks County (PA), the fourth largest county in Pennsylvania, he has been responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementation training programs to approximately 800 police officers representing 42 police departments. Litigation Support - With 37 years of law enforcement expertise in the federal, state and county level, Harry McCann offers a unique perspective of knowledge and expertise in all facets of training, policy, procedure, and case review. He has provided either expert testimony or reports to clients in the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maine, Georgia, Maryland and Delaware. Mr. McCann has continually demonstrated his ability to evaluate the issues and present himself in a clear, concise, thorough, and professional manner. His preparation has been acknowledged among his peers and has been honed by 35 years of college teaching and staff development instruction. He offers guidance and expert reports in matters dealing with:
Correctional / Police Practices and Procedures
Police, Correctional, Court Document Interpretation
Training Issues and Standards
DUI Checkpoint Operations
Wrongful Imprisonment and False Arrest
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Luiz Henrique Horta Hargreaves
Luiz Hargreaves
AAS, MD, MA, MSc
Dr. Luiz Hargreaves, AAS, MD, MA, MSc is a qualified Expert in Crisis Management, Disaster Preparedness and Homeland Security.
Dr. Hargreaves is a Brazilian emergency physician, holding an MA in Security Management (Webster University) and an MS in Political Science with a focus in International Terrorism. His passion for the field of Crisis and Disaster Preparedness having been engaged for some years as Director of the Medical Department at the Brazilian House of Representatives as well as the Emergency Coordinator of the Special Operations Unit.
His previous experience extends to planning and managing emergency response operations, disaster preparedness and homeland security, including five presidential inaugurations, mass gathering, sporting and entertainment events involving many celebrities and some official visits by Heads of State and other authorities.
In the Academic field, he has lectured at different Universities and worked as speaker in many conferences abroad. He also has many years of experience as a Professor and Academic Coordinator for several Graduate programs. He is the author of various books and articles in the field of disaster preparedness, crisis management, and Homeland Security.
Core Competencies:
•	Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
•	Crisis Management
•	Event Safety & Security
•	Homeland Security / CBRNE
•	Multicultural Team Integration
•	Online Education
•	Public Safety
•	Organizational Security
•	Political Science
Languages Spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French (Basic) and Italian (Basic).
Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Health Care and Hospital Management
Hospital Disaster Plan
Security Event
Emergency Planning for Mass Gathering Events
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Self-dispatching in Emergencies and Disasters
By: Dr. Luiz Hargreaves
As an emergency professional, we are prepared to deal with unexpected situations, including disasters. Every time we hear about potential or real crisis, we automatically review the procedures in our minds and the desire to help is enormous. On many occasions, I would like to go directly to a scene to assist the victims and my peers. I believe that this feeling is not different among everyone involved in this field.
10/21/2015 · Crisis Management
Panic In Fires
Some articles have been written over the years about panic in disasters and fires. The idea that panic rarely occurs in disasters has been readily accepted. When disasters happen, usually, people act in such a way to show solidarity with the other victims. It is common to see some degree of organization in order to assist searches and reconstruction work.
9/9/2015 · Crisis Management
Mass Casualties Related to Major Events Since 1900: Why the Tragedies Are Still Happening
In 1903, a fire killed more than 600 people in the Iroquois Theater in Chicago. Most of the victims were children. Among the causes of this tragedy were inadequate emergency exits, insufficient and poorly signposted, overcrowding, lack of fire protection equipment and even suspicion of bribery of persons responsible for overseen the safety conditions of the Theater.
The Blacksmith, the Nail, the Horse and Disaster Prevention
By: Luiz Hargreaves
The proverb above has received different versions, including this one credited to Benjamin Franklin. A kingdom lost because of a nail. We could also say, a disaster caused by a simple problem that could have been avoided.
11/2/2012 · Crisis Management
The Paradox of the Sand Castle and the Crisis Management
By: Luiz Hargreaves, AAS, MD, Msc
It is usual to find on beaches, sand castles being built. They arouse the curiosity of many, especially children and are really true masterpieces. However, the more elaborate and larger they are, the easier it is for them to be destroyed, what ends up constituting a paradox. The more sophisticated, the more fragile.
Hummingbird Syndrome: Why Disasters Occur
There once was a fire in a forest, the animals were in panic… they saw a hummingbird going towards the river, picking up some water in order to try to extinguish the fire. He repeated this gesture frequently and thoroughly.
Vulnerabilities And Threats: A Relationship Not Always Understood
In recent years, organizations have increasingly been incorporating strategic planning into management. All organizations, including State(s), have missions, values and visions. In other words, it is necessary for everyone in these organizations to understand what it means to work for this corporation or what it means to be a government employee.
LFJ Consulting Services, LLC
James A. Francis, CPP, CFSO
President & Chief Consultant
100 Caribou Crossing, Suite 200
Round Rock TX 78664
LFJ Consulting Services, LLC is a Security Consulting firm established to offer services to Fortune 500 companies, law firms, schools, commercial real estate, governments, and the security community. President & Chief Consultant, James A. Francis, CPP, CFSO, has over 30 years of experience in the Security Profession, spanning both government and industry. Mr. Francis started his security profession as a Special Agent with the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations. He later managed the security and safety program for a major division of Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Inc. He capitalized on this broad expertise during his tenure at T&M Protection Resources and Kroll where he achieved the position of Senior Vice President at both companies. Mr. Francis has in-depth experience in the areas of facility vulnerability analysis, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), distinguished person protection, counter-terrorism, high-threat environment security, facility planning, guard force management, emergency management, information security, and security management system development.
Consulting Services - Mr. Francis brings diverse consulting experience to LFJ having consulted on projects ranging from protecting infants in a neo-natal clinic to developing counterterrorism strategies with NYPD and other US government agencies. His focus in recent years has been to simplify organizational crisis management and assist clients in effectively establishing and training a Crisis Management Team. Both in his current role as President & Chief Consultant at LFJ Consulting Services, and in his previous roles, he has been responsible for the:
Developing, Planning, and Implementing of Complete Security Programs
Managing both Contract and Proprietary Guard Forces
Developing and Implementing security Policies and Procedures
Developing and Conducting Security Awareness Training Programs
Developing and Implementing Emergency Procedures and Evacuation Plans
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• Resume and Industry Experience
• High Threat Facility Experience
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Reducing the Risk: Establishing a Threat Management Program
By: James A. Francis
As was evidenced in the recent shooting incident at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida and numerous other Active Shooter incidents, the perpetrators often exhibit disturbing or threatening behavior prior to the incident but it was not dealt with sufficiently to anticipate or prevent the event. Some perpetrators also shared with other persons their intent to do harm or exhibited desires/planning to harm themselves or others.
10/12/2017 · Security
Foreseeability: Expectation of Confrontation
As reported by the local ABC affiliate, on August 3, 2016 a patron of the Travelodge Motel in Costa Mesa, CA was assaulted with a tire iron while confronting suspected thieves in the adjacent parking lot. Fortunately, the patron received only minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital. As can be seen in the reference articles below, confrontation of persons attempting property crimes has often resulted in physical harm or death to the victim. In matters in which I have provided consultation, these parking lot confrontations have resulted in a beating, a stabbing, and a shooting.
Lockout vs. Lockdown: Are We Putting Our Children at Risk?
A simple internet search disclosed that there were over 40 school gun incidents in 2016, many resulting in injury or death to over 30 innocent individuals. Additionally, there were numerous incidents where it was reported that school campuses were placed in Lockdown because of potential threats in the immediate neighborhood. These Lockdown situations for threats in the surrounding neighborhood of our schools are reported regularly in the news media.
14 W. Rosemont Avenue
W. Patrick Lang is a Strategic Military & Political Intelligence Analyst. He is a retired senior officer of U.S. Military Intelligence and U.S. Army Special Forces (The Green Berets). Col. Lang served in the Department of Defense both as a serving officer and then as a member of the Defense Senior Executive Service for many years. He is a highly decorated veteran of several of America's overseas conflicts including the war in Vietnam.
Col. Lang was Trained and Educated as a Specialist in the Middle East by the U.S. Army and served in that region for many years. He was the first Professor of the Arabic Language at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. In the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) he was the "Defense Intelligence Officer for the Middle East, South Asia and Terrorism," and later the first Director of the Defense Humint Service." For his service in DIA, he was awarded the "Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive." This is the equivalent of a British knighthood.
A Retired U.S. Army Officer, Col. Lang is also a Media Consultant for many TV, radio and print productions, commentating on the Middle East, South Asia and Islam, among other issues.
Col. Lang has in-depth knowledge of Special Forces, clandestine and overt HUMINT intelligence collection operations and executive management of the same, counterinsurgency, unconventional warfare and counter guerrilla operations. He is an Expert Trainer of U.S. and other personnel in Operations Requirements in Muslim Countries.
Col. Lang is the author of several articles and books, including the most recent: "Death Piled Hard," (A Tale of the Confederate Secret Services). He is also a sought after Public Speaker.
Expert Resource Available To:
Brokerage Firms in Threat
Negotiations with Government & Non-Government entities in Muslim countries
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3/15/2011 · Politics
Bureaucrats Versus Artists...
By: Col. W. Patrick Lang
"Were we right or were we wrong?" This was Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) George Tenet's central question in his 2004 talk to the faculty and students of his alma mater, Georgetown University.
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