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Premises Security Experts


Our premises security experts evaluate the adequacy of active or passive security measures on a property and determine whether or not they were a contributing factor in matters involving personal injury or economic loss. The scope of our investigations includes the evaluation of supervision, hiring, and training practices as well as physical security measures. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) evaluations can also be performed when appropriate to the scope of the case. Our experts can often assist in determining if an incident was the result of negligence and whether or not the incident was foreseeable.

Our investigations cover a broad range of environments, including:

  • Parking lots and garages
  • Transit stations
  • Clubs, restaurants, and bars
  • Housing complexes
  • Lodging and resort facilities
  • Retail facilities
  • Commercial buildings
  • Industrial facilities
  • Stadiums, auditoriums, and theaters
  • Outdoor events and public gatherings

Our premises security experts are qualified and experienced in many areas of security. Please contact Donald J. Decker, CPP, CPM to discuss your matter and how we can help.

Related Articles/Documents
  • Security in Bars, Taverns, and Nightclubs
    • Security in Bars, Taverns, and Nightclubs

      In this article, Premises Security Expert, Donald J. Decker, discusses security as it relates to Bars, Taverns and Nightclubs. This article was published by HospitalityLawyer.com in their January/February 2013 eMagazine.

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  • Mall Security - Expert Investigates Assault in Mall Parking Lot
    • Mall Security - Expert Investigates Assault in Mall Parking Lot

      A teen was assaulted in a mall parking lot after leaving a late night movie with friends, and sustained head and face injuries. As the boys were crossing the mall parking lot, they were assaulted by men that exited from a van. Premises security expert, Donald J. Decker, CPP, CPM, was retained to determine if the shopping mall, the contracted security vendor, and the movie theater violated the standard of care for security at a shopping mall and created a dangerous condition that caused this incident.

      View Full Case HERE

  • Concert Security - Expert Investigates Actions of Security Personnel
    • Concert Security - Expert Investigates Actions of Security Personnel

      A young woman attending a rock concert sustained injuries when she was struck in the head and neck by another concert patron who had been thrown from the stage by the musician’s security. Security for this event was contracted by the concert venue through a third party vendor. Additionally, the musician had his own security personnel. Robson Forensic security expert, Donald J. Decker, CPP, CPM, was retained to determine if the concert venue provided reasonable security for the event, and if the actions of the performer and his security personnel caused this incident.

      View Full Case HERE

  • Retail Security - Expert Investigates Shooting at National Retail Store
    • Retail Security - Expert Investigates Shooting at National Retail Store

      A store manager at a national retail chain was shot three times by the estranged boyfriend of the store’s sales associate. The sales associate had a history of domestic violence incidents involving her boyfriend. The retailer utilized security cameras in the parking lot and retail area of the property. Also, they contracted with a third party security vendor to provide unarmed, uniformed security guards seven days a week. Robson Forensic premises security expert, Donald J. Decker, CPP, CPM, was retained to determine if the retailer provided reasonable security at the time of the incident.

      View Full Case HERE

  • Residential Security - Expert Investigates Assault in Housing Project
    • Residential Security - Expert Investigates Assault in Housing Project

      A young woman was sexually assaulted while walking up the stairway of her apartment building. Robson Forensic premises security expert, Donald J. Decker, CPP, CPM, was retained to determine if the actions of the Housing Authority caused this incident.

      View Full Case HERE

  • Premises Security - Expert Investigates Assault at Medical Arts Building
    • Premises Security - Expert Investigates Assault at Medical Arts Building

      A young woman was physically assaulted while standing outside of a medical arts building. She claimed that the assault was a result of failures on part of the property management company to provide adequate security, including a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system and patrolling security personnel. Robson Forensic premises security expert, Donald J. Decker, CPP, CPM, was retained to determine if the property management company provided adequate security.

      View Full Case HERE

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    • CCTV Security

      CCTV provides surveillance that can allow the operator to detect criminal activities and record the camera footage. CCTV surveillance loses its effectiveness without a meaningful response to a situation. Without a meaningful response, CCTV video becomes an aid in the investigation of a criminal act, not an effective deterrent.

      View Full Article HERE

  • Hotel Security - Expert Article Published by HospitalityLawyer.com
    • Hotel Security - Expert Article Published by HospitalityLawyer.com

      The hotel industry has often been accused of being negligent in the security of its guests. Negligent security claims have resulted in courts ruling that the hotel industry take a responsibility for the safety and security of their patrons. Security is one of the most important issues confronting the hotel industry today.

      View Full Article HERE

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