This expert serves as an expert witness with more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and security operations, including 25 years with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Their work involves the investigation and analysis of violent crime, firearms-related matters, and complex security threats, supporting evaluation of incidents, policies, and response strategies in legal and regulatory contexts. The expert has prior experience providing expert witness services in matters involving law enforcement practices, threat assessment, and security operations.

Their background includes several interrelated areas of expertise. One area involves violent crime and threat response, including active shooter incidents, workplace violence, terrorism, bombings, gangs, and crime syndicates. Another area focuses on firearms-related issues, including firearms violence, firearms laws, national firearms considerations, and Second Amendment-related matters. Their experience also extends to intelligence gathering and investigative processes, including coordination of responses to significant criminal and national security events and analysis of law enforcement operations.

Additional aspects of their work include corporate and institutional security, encompassing risk assessment, compliance, fraud, emergency management, and the development of workplace violence prevention and active shooter response programs. Their practice includes identifying immediate threats, conducting threat analysis, and implementing long-term mitigation strategies across organizational environments. The expert is also involved in academic and professional education related to terrorism, criminal justice, and security and contributes to public discussions on violent crime and public safety.

They hold a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and completed executive-level training in crisis leadership. The expert is a Certified Protection Professional, reflecting specialized certification in security management and protective services.