Security Negligence Expert Witnesses: 21

James Parker has over 35 years of relevant industry experience specializing in Electronic Security Systems & Sensors, Electronics R&D, and New Product Development. He has in-depth knowledge of electronic product design in both Wired and Wireless Technologies and outstanding knowledge of Environmental and False Alarm Immunity. Products, such as alarm systems, that Mr. Parker led the design of, have an installed base in the millions. 

Litigation Support - Mr. Parker provides Patent Litigation support to counsel representing both Plaintiff and Defense and is experienced with civil liability, criminal and patent litigation, including Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs). He has the ability to explain complex technical material in a straight forward manner. Mr. Parker's past clients include Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Fish & Richardson PC, Alarm.com, 2GIG Technologies, and Nest Labs. His services are available nationally and internationally. 

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Background - Mr. Parker is the Past Vice President of Engineering for Digital Security Controls Ltd. (DSC), a leading global manufacturer of electronic security systems and components with sales exceeding $400 million annually. He is currently the President at EE-Systems Group Inc. Canada (R&D) where he is responsible for overseeing new product and business development. A prolific inventor, Mr. Parker has been granted over 25 unique patents with approximately 100 patent documents published worldwide. 

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Dr. Ron Martinelli, PhD, CMI-V, is a nationally renowned Forensic Criminologist and a federal/state courts qualified law enforcement and premises liability expert who is also a Certified Medical Investigator (physician's level) and a Certified Suicide Investigator. 

Dr. Martinelli directs the nation's only Forensic Death Investigations & Independent Review Team of 26 law enforcement, forensic and medical experts and specializes in officer-involved death cases, civilian self-defense shooting cases and premises liability/security cases. He is a forensic/law enforcement expert to the U.S. Department of Justice, several State Attorney Generals' Offices, numerous major municipalities and nationally prominent private law firms specializing in wrongful death, civil rights and premises liability. 

Dr. Martinelli is the prevailing expert in over 90% of his retained cases. He has saved defendants over $650M and earned plaintiffs over $290 million in jury verdicts and settlements since 2004. He is the media's go-to forensic expert for FOX News, One America News Network, CNN, HLN, Sky News, BBC, NPR, and the History & Discovery Channels. Dr. Martinelli is skilled in officer-involved shootings, in-custody deaths, crime scene reconstruction, forensics, applied sciences, human factors, psycho-medical emergencies and premises liability and security cases. His unique and extensive field experience, combined his academic and scientific credentials, excellent written reports and persuasive testimony, make him a very appealing expert to attorneys and juries alike.

Areas of Expertise:

• Arrests
• Search & Seizure
• Use of Force / Excessive Force - All Levels and Weaponry
• Officer Involved Shootings(OIS)
• In-Custody Deaths
• Criminal Investigations
• Law Enforcement & Corrections Practices, Training & Supervision
• Adult & Juvenile Corrections
• Law Enforcement Negligence
• Civilian Self-Defense, Premises Liability, Security, Foreseeable Harm
• Insurance Cases
• Human Factors

Cameron Consulting is a physical skills teaching firm that provided contractual instruction to Police Agencies; College Districts; Private Security Companies; Private Corporations and the United States Military for 52 years, having trained approximately 40,000 Enforcement Officers on Arrest Control Tactics and Weaponless Defense.   

Don S. Cameron is a former Staff Member at Santa Rosa Criminal Justice Training Center, Napa Valley College Police Academy, San Joaquin Delta College Police Academy, San Francisco Police Academy and Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Training Center.  He was a police Officer and Supervisor for 16 years with the Berkeley Police Department and the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Department. 

Worked as a police physical skills and classroom instructor for 52 years. A member of P.O.S.T.’s subject matter expert committee on use of force and less lethal control devises.  Member writer of Learning Domain #20 (use of force), #24 (crowd control), #33 (arrest methods/defensive tactics), #35 (firearms) & #37 (people with disabilities) for the P.O.S.T. Basic Academy.

Litigation Support - Mr. Cameron has served as an Expert Witness on Police Practices cases and Law Enforcement Training for the past 46 years, testifying approximately 500 times. His services include case review, thorough reporting, depositions, and testimony as needed.

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Dr. Randy Atlas AIA , CPP is a Registered Architect, NCARB certified, and he practices Criminal Justice Architecture and Environmental Security Design. Atlas is a certified protection professional (CPP) with the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), and is an appointed member of the ASIS Security Architecture and Engineering Committee. Atlas has his doctorate in criminology and a masters of architecture. Dr Atlas is a Fellow  member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Dr. Atlas has taught CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) and criminal justice courses at Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Miami, Keiser University, and he is a trainer with the National Crime Prevention Institute at the University of Louisville. Dr. Atlas has been a technical Assistance consultant with the National Institute of Justice, National Institute of Corrections, and the Florida Department of Corrections and U.S. HUD Drug Elimination CPTED Program.

He has conducted ADA accessibility compliance audits for private and public sector clients, and served as an expert witness on over 200 premises liability lawsuits.

Dr. Atlas has been a speaker and trainer at security conferences from New Delhi, India to Seattle, Washington and has written over 200 articles in various publications on security, safety, and counter terrorism issues.

Andreu Experts is a premier expert witness and consulting firm specializing in Law Enforcement Practices, with a distinct focus on Homicide Investigations, Use of Force, and Complex Criminal Case Analysis. Founded by a former Chief of Police with more than 45 years of distinguished law enforcement experience—including over two decades dedicated to homicide investigations—Andreu Experts delivers authoritative, fact-driven opinions grounded in real-world investigative leadership.

Their firm provides comprehensive expert services to both plaintiff and defense attorneys in state and federal courts. They are retained in cases involving wrongful death, police procedures, investigative failures, officer-involved shootings, and allegations of misconduct. Every opinion rendered is the product of meticulous case review, careful analysis of reports, witness statements, forensic evidence, and adherence to generally accepted law enforcement standards and practices.

What distinguishes Andreu Experts is not only the depth of experience, but the credibility and clarity brought to each case. Having led major investigations and supervised detectives in high-stakes environments, their principal understands how investigations should be conducted—and where they fall short. This perspective allows them to identify critical issues, explain complex procedures in plain terms, and assist attorneys in building compelling, well-supported arguments.

Services include case evaluation, report writing, deposition and trial testimony, and trial preparation support. They work closely with legal teams to strengthen case strategy, anticipate opposing arguments, and present findings in a manner that resonates with judges and juries alike. Whether retained early in litigation or brought in to assess an existing case, Andreu Experts provides objective, defensible opinions that stand up under scrutiny.

Andreu Experts' commitment is to professionalism, integrity, and precision. They do not advocate—they analyze. Their role is to assist the trier of fact in understanding what occurred, why it matters, and how it aligns with accepted law enforcement standards. When experience matters and credibility is critical, Andreu Experts is a trusted partner in the pursuit of justice.

911 Consulting specializes in Emergency Preparedness, Training, Drills and Exercises for corporations, campuses and medical facilities. 911 Consulting offers practical solutions for preventing likely incidents, preparing for emergencies, responding to a crisis, and resuming operations. They create a custom emergency plan, train personnel, and stage drills for readiness.

Bo Mitchell was Police Commissioner of Wilton, CT for 16 years. He retired to found 911 Consulting which creates emergency, disaster recovery, business continuity, crisis communications and pandemic plans, plus training and exercise for organizations like GE HQ, Hyatt HQ, MasterCard HQ, five colleges and universities plus 29 PreK-12 schools.

Bo serves clients headquartered from Boston to LA working in their facilities from London to San Francisco. He has earned 23 certifications in homeland security, emergency management, disaster recovery, business continuity, safety and security. Mission: Trying to make America safer one workplace at a time.

Litigation Support - Bo serves as an expert in landmark court cases nationally.  He provides expert witness services to attorneys representing plaintiff and defense, including thorough reporting, depositions, and trial testimony as needed.

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Professional Designations: CEM, CPP, CHS-V, CBCP, CSI-ML, HSEEP, CSSAS, CNTA, IAC, MOAB, CHSP, CHEP, CSHM, CESCO, CHCM, CFC, CSSM, CSC, CAS, TFCT3, CERT, CHSEMR, CMC