Testifying Expert

JOHN A. HARRIS
CONSULTING & FORENSIC SECURITY EXPERT

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PREMISES SECURITY
NEGLIGENT HIRING & RETENTION


EXPERIENCE
John Harris' multi-disciplined background provides the basis for his comprehensive approach to premises liability issues. Mr. Harris' experience in security matters began over 30 years ago when he served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer. His hands-on experience developing, implementing and maintaining physical security programs for personally owned properties as well as fiduciary responsibility as a general partner in real estate investments provides in-depth knowledge of physical security measures at premises. In addition, he draws on his many years experience in all facets of real estate and his financial and statistical training and experience to analyze the physical security measures and programs. He has conducted security risk assessments and surveys in analyzing security measures and programs at over 750 properties in 41 states.

DESIGNATIONS
- CPP Certified Protection Professional
- PSP Physical Security Professional
- CPA Certified Public Accountant

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member of the Commercial Real Estate Council, ASIS International
- Editorial Advisory Board of the Hotel/Casino/Resort Security Report,
Rusting Publications, Westbury, NY.
- Editorial Advisory Board of the School Security Report, Rusting Publications,
Westbury, NY.
- National Apartment Association
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Consulting
Services Section Member

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EDUCATION
- MS, Real Estate
- BS, Accounting

CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), National Crime
Prevention Institute, University of Louisville
- Crime Free Multi-Housing program, Albuquerque Police Department
- Facility Security Design, ASIS International
- Assets Protection Course I, ASIS International
- Physical Security: Technology Applications, ASIS International
- Physical Security: Advanced Applications & Technology, ASIS International
- Assets Protection Course I, ASIS International
- CCTV: From Cameras to Courtroom, ASIS International

REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS
- Yosemite Park lodge murders
- Waldorf-Astoria rape
- New York City Prospect Union Apartment massacre
- Colombia, South America BP Amoco guerilla bombing
- Pearl, Mississippi, Luke Woodham school shooting
- Miami Beach boardwalk aggravated rape

MEDIA, PUBLICATIONS, AND SPEAKING APPEARANCES
- "Finding A Remedy For Renters", December 2002 issue of TRIAL magazine
published by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)
- On camera security expert for Dateline NBC hotel segment
- Guest lecturer Georgia State University Department of Criminal Justice
- Instructor on premises liability, ASIS International Physical Security Council,
Managing Your Physical Security seminar

Mr. Harris' effectiveness in assisting the jury in understanding complex and unfamiliar concepts regarding the security of premises is measured in the repeat business and referrals he consistently receives.

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The Harris Group l 1170 Peachtree St l Suite 1200 l Atlanta, GA 30309
main: 404-888-0060 l fax: 404-888-0056 l info@thgconsult.com