Since 1977, Michael J. Canaan, CPP has been employed in investigatory and security management positions and law enforcement.  For over 30 years, Mr. Canaan has gained in-depth experience in aviation, event, hospitality, hotel, retail, distribution, plant and event-planning environments with thousands of hours of direct involvement in investigative, protective and security related initiatives. 

Qualified FORENSIC SECURITY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING EXPERT WITNESS in the areas of investigative and security management related practices and procedures; negligence; and electronic security methodology.

It is a professional security consultants tasking to find or solve problems through detailed fact finding.  The end-product is an objective professional opinion in the form of a written report.  We participate in a team of nationally regarded network of experts in a variety of fields and bring together necessary strengths and expertise, drawn specifically for the task at hand.

Defining our Services - What We Can Do For You!

• Key personnel protection, including risk recognition and scenario preparation for crisis management exercises

• Guidance in litigation avoidance

• Forensic Security Consulting Expert Witness

• In-Depth Security Audits and Surveys

• Vulnerability Analysis and Threat Assessment

• Specializing in consultation for firms that do not employ full-time security professionals

• Conduct comprehensive study of an organization's security operation and equipment

• Extensive experience in aviation, hospitality, hotel, retail, site, distribution, plant and event security measures

• Conduct security surveys to identify organizational strengths and weaknesses in protection programs

• Analysis of needs in development of corporate security departments

The Process

• Verify and analyze current security management practices

• Compare findings with industry standards or norms

• Identify and define scope of potential problems

• Provide Assessment Report with findings and recommendations

• Assist in the objective design of alternatives and measures for improvements

• Give a professional opinion in forensic cases

Throughout the world, the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation is acknowledged as the security profession's highest recognition of practitioners.  It is evidence that an individual is "Board Certified in Security Management".  The CPP is awarded based upon experience and passage of an examination that provides an objective measure of an individual's broad-based knowledge and competency in security management.  Mr. Canaan was awarded this prestigious credential in June 1997.  Ongoing professional development is required in order to maintain this certification.  The CPP is administered by the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), the preeminent international organization for security professionals, with 32,000 members worldwide.  In order to earn this credential, I had to comply with stringent eligibility requirements consisting of certain education and/or work experience qualifications including employment in a security profession in a responsible-charge position.

Currently, Mr. Canaan one of approximately 4,500 active CPP's in the world.  The Professional Certification Board of ASIS is charged with improving the practice of security management through the testing and certification of security professionals who have met prescribed standards of performance, knowledge, and conduct.

Candidates wishing to take the CPP examination must first satisfy the following requirements:

Experience and Education:

• Nine (9) years of security experience with at least three (3) years of which shall have been in responsible charge of a security function; or
• An earned Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education; and
• Seven (7) years of security experience with at least three (3) years of which shall have been in responsible charge of a security function

Certified Protection Professionals and applicants for the CPP designation must adhere to the Code of Professional Responsibility, agreeing to:

• Perform professional duties in accordance with the law and the highest moral principles. Non-compliance includes any acts or omissions amounting to unprofessional conduct and deemed prejudicial to the CPP designation

• Observe the precepts of truthfulness, honesty, and integrity

• Be faithful, competent, and diligent in discharging their professional duties

• Safeguard confidential and privileged information and exercise due care to prevent its improper disclosure

• Not maliciously injure the professional reputation or practice of colleagues, clients, or employees

All Investigators, Protection Specialists, and associates are Licensed and Insured.  We maintain extensive General Liability and Errors and Omissions coverage.

You have questions? ...well, we have answers. Please give us a call at (253) 852-7000. Our office hours are 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays. When calling after-hours or by chance you arrive at voice mail, our 24 hour on-duty investigator will return your call at the earliest opportunity.

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