Services
Analysis of security and loss prevention programs, evaluation of the effectiveness of security operations and development of loss prevention strategies; training in security disciplines including litigation avoidance. Consultation, expert opinion and testimony for all civil litigation involving personal injury claims resulting from alleged inadequate security or improper and tortious conduct by security personnel arising from shoplifting detentions, guard operations, or employee dishonesty investigations. Premises liability and security standards including security policies and procedures.

Experience:
EW #256 has over 30 years of management experience in retail security and investigations. He has a BA degree and was a Special Agent for two federal investigative/intelligence agencies as well as having experience with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

From 1971 through 1993 hewas Vice President and Director of Security and Loss Prevention for Macys WEST a major national retailer where he directed a staff of over 500 security personnel in over 60 stores and facilities in various states west of the Mississippi. Prior to joining R. H. Macy & Co., heworked as a security executive in regional supermarket and drug store companies and with a major DOD aerospace contractor.

EW #256co-authored the book Shoplifting and is a frequent lecturer at security conferences and seminars. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Loss Prevention Group of the National Retail Federation in 1983, twice re-elected, and served until 1994. He was named to the Security Advisory Boards of Golden Gate University and the College of Marin, where he was also an instructor of security courses.

Professional Affiliations:
IAPSC (International Association of Professional Security Consultants)
ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security)
AFIO (Association of Former Intelligence Officers)
CPOA (California Peace Officers Association)
FCA (Forensic Consultants Association)
Board certified as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) in 1977

Curriculum Vitae
Employment History
Macys West, Vice President & Director Of Security, 22 Years
Mayfair Markets, Regional Security Manager, 4 Years
Solaray Industries, President / Self Employed, 6 Years
Thrifty Drug Stores, Inc., Security Agent, 3 Years
US Naval Intelligence, Civilian Special Agent, 4 Years

Education
Muhlenberg College, BA Degree
University Of Pennsylvania, Law School

Military History
US Army, Special Agent, Counter Intelligence
US Navy, Commander, Intelligence, USNR-Retired

Literary Contributions
Shoplifting, Butterworth-Heinemann, Pub 1992 Co-author Of College And Trade Textbook
Protection Officer Magazine, Columnist And Writer

Articles Written Or Referenced In:
ABC, CBS & NBC TV
Security World
Security Management
Los Angeles Times
San Francisco Chronicle
Security Sales Magazine
Banmillers "On the Money"

Professional Affiliations
International Association of Professional Security Consultants [Active]
American Society for Industrial Security [Active]
Holder Of Professional Designation, Certified Protection Professional CPP
Board Of Directors, National Retail Federation Security Group [1982-1994]
Criminal Justice/Security Advisory Boards Of Golden Gate University & College Of Marin [1980-1990]
Marin County (California) Criminal Justice Commission [1984-1988]
Chief Special Agent's Association Of Northern California [Life Member]
Association Of Former Intelligence Officers [Active]
California Peace Officers Association [Life Member]