Consultation

The objective of most effective security programs is to provide for the reasonable protection of people (employees, invitees & customers), property and information. In order to achieve these goals, the security program must be responsive to the ambient threat environment. These factor support the notion that security is a situational discipline, which means every security program is uniquely designed to meet a special set of needs. The SMSI team has the experience and expertise to cost efficiently meet these needs.We help protect people and property while reducing liability.

Providing: Security Analysis, Security Technology Review & Design, Security Policies & Procedure Review & Design, Security Program Design & Training, and Security Management Support

Litigation Support

Bill Nesbitt, CPP, Certified CPTED Practitioner, President of SMSI, Inc., has been providing his services as a Security Expert United States (46 States and Counting), for almost 30 years. He has worked almost equally for defense firms and plaintiff firms. His grasp of current security case law makes him a valuable member of any litigation team. Bill’s clients have found it beneficial to have him involved early on in the litigation process. His understanding of tactics and strategy will often be crucial in determining the ultimate outcome of any case. He is a valuable team member in advising and developing lists for the documents necessary for a fruitful discovery process.

As security experts, we provide litigation support and expert testimony for premises liability lawsuits where the adequacy of security is in question. Those cases include, but are not limited to, the adequacy of security for: parking facilities, hospitals, nightclubs, schools and universities, apartments and condominiums, hotels and casinos, sports and entertainment venues, supply chain facilities, and extended care facilities. We also provide expert testimony for intentional tort cases such as claims of excessive force, false imprisonment, and false arrest.

Factors to be considered in the security litigation process include, but are not limited, the application and effectiveness of physical security methodologies such as CCTV, lighting, security patrols, access management, parking control and fencing. Other issues that may be germane may be training, hiring and supervision protocols, pre-employment screening and reasonable foreseeability.