Michael Gerard

Human trafficking is the third largest criminal activity in the world. The U.S. Department of State estimates there are tens of millions of people worldwide being trafficked, generating over $150 billion in illegal profits, with two-thirds coming from sex exploitation.

In this article, police practices and premises security expert Michael Gerard examines the prevalence of human trafficking in hotels, motels, and massage establishments. Insight on how property owners, managers and staff of these establishments can identify victims and implement measures to combat this issue is examined. During his law enforcement career, Mr. Gerard led a team which was charged with recovering victims, and investigating and prosecuting human traffickers. He was also responsible for developing and implementing programs in hotels, motels and massage establishments which addressed the crime of human trafficking in these establishments.

30% of all boating accidents in the United States involve Personal Watercraft (PWC). According to the NTSB, in 84% of these accidents, the operator was inexperienced and had not received education or instruction on the operation of the PWC. In this article, Michael Gerard reflects on his experience working in maritime law enforcement as a Marine Unit Deputy to share insight on PWC safety practices.

In this article, police practices and procedures expert Michael Gerard discusses the evolution of law enforcement procedures in active shooter situations at schools in the years following the Columbine High School shooting. By re-evaluating response times and other incident related data, law enforcement and emergency response agencies have been able to adapt their strategy, enabling them to safely begin assisting victims more quickly.

The standard of care for security at condominium and apartment complexes (multi-unit residences) is informed by the specific characteristics of a property. Factors such as the location, type of premises, and the history of relevant criminal activity all play a role in determining the appropriate level of active and passive security measures.

In this webinar video, premises security expert Michael Gerard discusses the process for establishing the standard of care in cases involving assaults and home invasions. His discussion will include different aspects of security: foreseeability, physical and procedural security measures, and security personnel.