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Retail Security Use of Force

By Mark Meredith
Expert Article

The forensic evaluation of “use of force” for retail security guards will consider a variety of factors relevant to the circumstances of the incident. Factors including state and local…

Casino Security

By Mark Meredith
Expert Overview

With large amounts of cash present, the ready availability of alcohol, and a significant transient population, casinos can attract criminal activity. The complexity of casino operations presents…

Police Response to Protests, Riots & Crowd Control

By Mark Meredith
Expert Article

The management of riots and large-scale public disturbances can result in litigation for law enforcement agencies. In this article, Police Practices Expert, Mark Meredith provides an overview of the…

Use of Force: TASERs

By Mark Meredith
Expert Article

The TASER™ is considered a less-than-lethal weapon for law enforcement, albeit in certain conditions it may have lethal consequences. In this article, police practices expert, Mark Meredith…

Police Pursuits & Emergency Responses

By Mark Meredith
Expert Article

Most states have a limited exemption regarding traffic laws for police officers driving during an emergency. States recognize the importance of providing police officers the ability to respond to…

Field Sobriety Testing & Marijuana Impairment

By Mark Meredith
Expert Article

The most reliable indicator of driver impairment is an observation of a driver’s behavior behind the wheel, followed by an assessment performed by a qualified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).…

Evaluating Security at Bars & Nightclubs

By Mark Meredith
Expert Article

Bars, taverns, nightclubs, and restaurants have a responsibility to implement reasonable measures to provide a safe environment for guests and employees. A central task in many of our cases is to…

Police Use/Non-Use of Body Worn Cameras

By Mark Meredith
Expert Article

The use/non-use of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) by law enforcement may be called into question in a broad range of civil and criminal disputes. In this article, police practices expert Mark Meredith…