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Public Safety & Security Services

SecureLaw Ltd.sm is a Chicago based public safety and security services firm focusing on one overriding theme:

Reducing the incidence and impact of crime. 

Your organizational needs, your financial constraints, and your liability exposures are our concern. 

Due to the on-going threat of violence and terrorism, those who have extensively studied public safety and its related legal, financial and organizational exposures know that "security" encompasses a wide range of issues and disciplines. In this regard, be assured that our services are substantive and substantial. If you seek professionalism, consider SecureLaw Ltd.sm

Our Services include (click on link for more information):

Featured Events & Resources

As part of our on-going analysis of current issues and events, we provide videos and explanations of key news worthy incidents. In conjunction with these incidents, certain resources may help to explain its larger meaning and implications. These resources are featured in this page.

Please also refer to the numerous articles and powerpoints available in the Resources page, plus news and commentary in the SecureLaw blog. These resources will help explain current events and what lies ahead.

Guns in the Workplace

With the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in McDonald v. Chicago along with numerous states enacting "Parking Lot" gun laws, the dynamics in the workplace have changed. These laws allow employees to carry their firearm in their vehicle while parked in a company parking lot. The accessibility of weapons will make workplace violence a more difficult challenge to prevent. If you are interested in these laws and the related security challenges, please review this powerpoint. If you desire to hear the accompanying audio, please click on the "Watch Presentation" link from the 2010 ASIS conference in the adjacent column.

Guns in the Workplace

Food Tampering & Food Defense

Packages of Jell-O brand pudding mix have been tampered with in stores in Long Island, NY. It appears the packages were purchased, emptied of their contents and then repackaged with another substance. The items were then returned to store shelves to be purchased by unassuming customers. After watching this video, please review the below powerpoint entitled:

Food Defense


Overview of the key issues relating to Food Defense: including laws, regulations and guidelines are featured in this powerpoint (click on image):

Food Defense

Security and Legal Protection

Watch this video depicting the beating of a girl while "security" personnel stood by and watched. This occured in a Seattle transportation facility. After watching the video, please read the below article entitled:

Security and Legal Protection

Overview of the key issues relating to security and the law. This includes the delicate balance between security and liability. Click on this image to read an article on this delicate balance.

Domestic Terrorism

Watch this video of the Austin plane crash caused by Joseph Stack. This was an act of domestic terrorism. To better understand terrorism, please review this powerpoint:

Terrorism Introduction

 

Overview of the key issues related to terrorism, particularly the subjective and personal biases related to this dangerous technique. Click on image to review powerpoint:

 

 

 

 

"Sophisticated Guidance for Your Security"

Dr. James F. Pastor, Ph.D., J.D. is the firm's founder and president. He is a nationally recognized author, presenter, consultant, and instructor. Because of his unique background, he brings depth and breadth to public safety and security matters.

Dr. Pastor researches and publishes books, articles, powerpoints, and training materials on a variety of public safety and security issues. The substance of these materials directly relate to his unique career. To review his backround, click on BIO's or VITA:

James F. Pastor- Comprehensive Bio

Dr. Pastor- BIO 

Dr. Pastor- VITA

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Security
Expert Witness

    Recent Media & Professional                  Contributions                 

As an on-going desire to contribute to the public safety and security protocols of this country, Dr. Pastor regularly delves into public and professional forums. This section provides recent media and professional contributions:

 

Oxford University Press publishes Dr. Pastor's annotated bibliography on Privatization of Policing:

  Privatization of Policing

 

Security Management publishes Dr. Pastor's review of "Homeland Security: Legal and Policy Issues"

 Read Dr. Pastor's review which was published in the July 2011 edition at page 64, or review on-line at this link:

Read Review

 

Dr. Pastor's "Guns in the Workplace" session featured by ASIS International:

Watch Dr. Pastor's presentation at ASIS International's annual conference which was delivered in Dallas on October 14, 2010:

Watch Presentation

 

Security Management publishes Dr. Pastor's review of "The Law of Emergencies"

 Read Dr. Pastor's review which was published in the October edition at page 150, or review on-line at this link:

Read Review

 

   Fox & Friends interview related to Mexican Drug Violence:

     Watch Dr. Pastor's interview with Gretchen Carlson which aired on September 1, 2010:

Watch Program

 

 Security Management publishes viewpoint on policing crisis:

   "The Free-Market Solution to America's Policing  Crisis"

 Read Article     

    

 ASIS Seminar Speaker Feature:

     Dr. James Pastor presenter for "Guns in the     Workplace" at ASIS Annual Conference:

Read Article

 

Security Management reviews new Book!

Security Management magazine reviewed Terrorism and Public Safety Policing: Implications for the Obama Presidency. Click on link to read review:

Book Review

 

  ASIS Reviews new Book!

ASIS's Global Terrorism, Political Instability and International Crime Council also reviewed Terrorism and Public Safety Policing: Implications for the Obama Presidency.

Click on Book to read review:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

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