Fla. Stat. 768.0706 Expert Witness Services

Our expert witnesses are recognized worldwide for their knowledge and achievements. Following are some highlights of our accomplishments and credentials:

• • Since the passage of HB 837, our Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Practitioners have assisted over 100 multifamily properties in achieving compliance with Fla. Stat. § 768.0706. We not only specialize in CPTED in multifamily environments, but understand the fine details that can determine compliance or non-compliance with Fla. Stat. § 768.0706(2)(a).

  • Our expert witnesses have provided case analysis, strategy assistance, and expert testimony during dozens of cases related to security negligence, premises liability, and foreseeability issues.

• • Our Florida CPTED Practitioners have served on committees and advisory boards for organizations including ASIS International, Florida PIRSAC (Private Investigation, Recovery, and Security Advisory Council), FASCO (Florida Association of Security Companies), IASIR (International Association of Security and Investigative Regulators), IFPO (International Foundation for Protection Officers), U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice, Keiser University, and John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

• • CIS expert witnesses have initiated and/or directly contributed to drafting several Florida laws related to security guards including 493.6115 F.S., Ch. 784.07 F.S., and Ch. 493.631 F.S..

• • In the early 1990’s, our expert witnesses pioneered a unique methodology for protecting residential communities and reducing premises liability. The success of the strategy in reducing crime and increasing community quality of life has been extensively documented by police, news media, and academic institutions and is the central theme of two criminal justice textbooks.

• • Since 1994, our Florida CPTED Practitioners have assisted 1,000’s of diverse Florida residential communities in reducing crime and premises liability conditions.

• • Since 2014, our expert witnesses have supervised the nation’s first private sector-led public safety program for the MetroWest Master Association in Orlando, a community of over 45,000 residents and businesses.

• • Our premises liability expert witnesses possess professional certifications and licenses including CPOI (Certified Protection Officer Instructor), cATO® (Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer), CPS (Certified Protection Specialist), and FCP (Florida CPTED Practitioner).

• • The success of our approaches to complex security problems have gained our expert witnesses worldwide recognition through media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, ABC World News Tonight, BBC, CNN, Fox News Channel, The Detroit News, Spiegel Television, and every news affiliate in the Tampa Bay area. In addition to stories about our accomplishments, our expert witnesses frequently provide expert commentary for news media organizations on matters related to crime prevention, premises liability, and security negligence.