Trusted Security Expert Witness Services

A security expert evaluates whether security measures, policies, staffing, technologies, and procedures were appropriate for a specific environment and risk profile. In litigation, the expert may review evidence, assess foreseeability, analyze security adequacy, explain industry practices, and provide objective opinions. The goal is to help attorneys and fact-finders understand technical security issues in clear, practical terms.

Expert witness fees vary based on the expert’s experience, the complexity of the case, deadlines, review volume, reporting needs, and whether deposition or trial testimony is required. Many experts bill hourly for document review, consultation, report preparation, and testimony. EMD offers a complimentary consultation to discuss the matter, confirm scope, and identify the appropriate next steps.

EMD supports litigation involving security management, premises liability, security adequacy, foreseeability, surveillance, access control, alarms, and institutional safety. Relevant environments may include K-12 schools, higher education campuses, houses of worship, museums, historical landmarks, transit authorities, corporate campuses, and other facilities where security design and operations are central to the claim.

EMD’s litigation support and expert witness services are led by Elisa Mula. Her work is supported by formal training from SEAK Experts and over 15 years of security industry experience. She provides objective, well-supported opinions that combine technical security knowledge with practical insight into how organizations actually design, manage, and implement protective measures.

Yes. EMD can evaluate surveillance coverage, camera placement, monitoring practices, video retention, access control systems, visitor management, alarms, credentialing, and related procedures. These systems are reviewed not only as standalone technologies, but also as part of the broader security program, including staffing, policy, response expectations, and operational consistency.

EMD provides objective security analysis based on the evidence, applicable security principles, and the facts of the matter. The first step is a consultation and conflict check to determine whether the case can be accepted. From there, EMD’s role is to develop clear, defensible opinions rather than advocate for a predetermined conclusion.

Helpful materials often include pleadings, incident reports, police reports, security policies, post orders, staffing schedules, training records, surveillance footage, access control logs, alarm records, site plans, prior incident history, contracts, and relevant communications. The exact document list depends on the claim, but organized evidence helps the expert assess foreseeability, adequacy, and operational practices.

The complimentary consultation is used to understand the case, identify the security issues involved, discuss deadlines, and confirm whether a conflict exists. It also helps determine the likely scope of review, including documents, site factors, expert reporting, or testimony needs. This gives attorneys a practical starting point before formally engaging EMD.