Send an Email

Security Premises Liability Expert Witness

The preliminary use of a qualified expert witness is a valuable and often necessary tool in determining the successful outcome of your case.

Michael J. Canaan, CPP, provides security premises liability expert services for both plaintiff and defense firms. He opines in the areas of security adequacy; negligent hiring and retention; inadequate supervision and training; excessive or improper use-of-force; foreseeability analysis; industry best practices; professional standards; security policies and procedures; and electronic security methodology.

Mr. Canaan is an active practitioner in investigative and security management, training, and liability consulting. He has conducted assessments across the United States and Canada and in several Central and South American countries for individuals and corporations, estate residences, educational settings, corporate campuses, and at large venue events.

Since 1977, Mr. Canaan has served in military and civil law enforcement, and corporate security and investigative positions. He has been President of Trident Investigative Service, Inc. since 1991. Mr. Canaan is a past certified instructor in related disciplines and maintains active membership in numerous professional associations.

In June 1997, the American Society for Industrial Security, International (ASIS) awarded Mr. Canaan the security profession’s highest recognition of practitioners, the prestigious Certified Protection Professional (CPP). This Board Certification in Security Management is based on experience and passage of examination that provides an objective measure of an individual’s broad-based knowledge, experience, and competency in security management.

Curriculum Vitae and Expert Case Listing are available upon request.

Start strong — finish strong.

Key factors to a successful outcome of your case are,

  • Retaining your qualified expert early
  • Utilizing their knowledge and experience in your strategy

 

Needing a security premises liability expert witness?

Call Michael J. Canaan, CPP at (253)852-7000 or use our Contact Form.