From the Files of a Security Expert Witness guides the reader through the experience of testifying in court on security issues in civil litigation‎.‎ Written by one of the security profession‎'‎s best‎-known expert witnesses‎,‎ the book explores 36 cases that reflect the high drama of true crime‎,‎ including kidnapping‎,‎ rape‎,‎ and murder‎.‎ Many of these cases led to premises liability lawsuits based on claims of negligence‎,‎ inadequate security‎,‎ false arrest and imprisonment‎,‎ excessive use of force‎,‎ and others‎.‎ Effective security specialists‎,‎ whether or not they are considering becoming expert witnesses‎,‎ should be familiar with the facts of these cases‎,‎ their theories of liability and theories of defense‎.‎ Encompassing aspects of criminal and tort law‎,‎ all within the context of forensic security consulting‎,‎ this book offers valuable insights from an experienced security professional‎.‎ You can understand the role of a security expert witness through his involvement in actual civil lawsuits driven by criminal acts‎.‎ You can explore the expert witness‎'‎ role in liability litigation‎,‎ from forming opinions to being able to intelligently present beliefs to the legal community as well as to juries‎.‎ You can learn practical‎,‎ in‎-depth guidelines for becoming an expert witness through the firsthand experiences of a court‎-recognized authority‎.‎