Pat has provided Litigation Support Services for both defense firms and plaintiff firms. His continuing education in the area of security case law and his unique approach to investigating cases makes him a valuable Security Expert Witness to any litigation team.  His hands on approach and advice during the discovery phase of the case can often be pivotal in determining the ultimate outcome.

As a Security Expert Witness, Pat is highly skilled with premises liability cases where the theory of inadequate security has been asserted. He has been retained in cases involving parking lots, shopping centers, retail loss prevention, nightclubs and bars, as well as taxi companies.  His cases have involved sexual assault, robbery and homicide.

He has over 35 years experience in the development and executive management of security programs.  Pat has extensive knowledge of a wide range of physical security methodologies, including security lighting, CCTV, access control systems and central station alarms.   He has conducted over 1000 security assessments in his career in venues such as office buildings, warehouses, schools, and retailers.  He has extensive experience in the development and implementation of enterprise level security programs, training and awareness.  He is familiar with security guard operations nationwide, including contracts and post orders. He understands appropriate hiring and screening standards, training needs, and supervision requirements.  He has also developed a unique workshop to educate apartment property managers on crime prevention and security planning.

Finally, Pat has experience with cases where claims of negligent hiring, negligent training and negligent supervision are at issue. His experience in background investigations has proven invaluable.

Security Expert Witness J. Patrick Murphy is listed with international and professional directories under the following: Security Systems Expert, Crime and Loss Prevention, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Inadequate Premises Security Liability, Security Officer Consulting, Retail Loss Prevention and Asset Protection, Expert Witness Security, Security Procedures Development, Security Awareness Programs, Security Training, Foreseeability Analysis, Security Systems Consultant, and School and Campus Security Consultant.

His background also includes:

• Contributing author for the text book, "Retail Crime, Security and Loss Prevention.  An Encyclopedic Reference.".
• Frequent resource for magazines,  trade journals and media outlets.
• University lecturer with University of Florida (Dr. Richard Hollinger) and Sam Houston State University (Dr. Merlyn (Greg) Moore)
• Adjunct instructor for the Houston Police Academy.
• Guest lecturer for business and civic organizations including the Houston Apartment Association.

11515 Brown Trail                                                                                                                                    
Tomball, Texas  77377
(Houston)

713.899.2402 or pat.murphy@lptoday.com