J. Patrick Murphy
Security Expert
Mr. Pat Murphy is a Houston, Texas security subject matter expert who provides nationwide forensic security expert witness services in numerous areas of premises liability and negligent security. Areas of expertise involve the reasonable standard of care in Security Management, Premises Liability, Background Checks, Retail Security, Security Guards, Nightclub Security, Apartment Security and the adequacy of company policy and procedures.
Over 40 years of experience including law enforcement, senior corporate security management, security consulting and expert witness. Security planning is the result of extensive experience in risk management. Without knowing the risks a company cannot plan accordingly. This is why Mr. Murphy is so effective as an expert witness: personal practices creates the best insight into litigated matters.
Expert Witness
Pat Murphy provides security expert witness support for both defense firms and plaintiff firms.
- Bar and Bouncer negligent security.
- Apartment security.
- Shoplifting.
- Negligent Hiring.
- Burglar alarm and physical security failure.
Over 40 years of practical and consulting experience provides attorneys with a solid understanding of the standard of care.
Security Assessments
Security Assessments are designed to identify threats and risks. An assessment provides senior management with an evaluation and recommendations.
- Active Shooter protocols.
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
- Crime-free Multi Housing.
- Training program development.
- Security Policy and Procedure development.
Availability
Mr. Murphy has been qualified as a security expert witness across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Security assessments have been conducted for a multitude of environments including:
- Schools
- Apartments
- Pharmacies
- Warehouses
- Corporate campuses
Contact us today for your free consultation.
Employee Theft Interviews
A Business Process With a Considerable Downside By Security Expert J. Patrick Murphy Note: Theft, fraud, and embezzlement are crimes. As a security expert, I recommend criminal investigations only be conducted by professionals with experience in that arena, specifically law enforcement or civilians with extensive training. The mishandling of a criminal investigation can ultimately put […]
Texas Apartment Association Crime Awareness Guide
A claim of inadequate security or negligent security at an apartment property is very common. The Texas Apartment Association (TAA) offers a Texas Crime Awareness Guide (link is at the bottom of the page) that can assist any property owner or manager develop crime prevention programs. Apartment security is a very difficult topic for managers. […]
Shoplifter Apprehension and Deterrence
Shoplifter Apprehension and Deterrence from a retail loss prevention expert’s point of view. Our security expert witness and consulting company offers Loss Prevention consulting and training for retailers that need assistance in deterring and apprehending shoplifters. Shoplifters account for over 40%* of all losses to retailers and that’s WITH all of the security hardware, EAS […]