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.
The scope and depth of our services are substantial. Our
risk & crisis management approach to crime and liability includes
training, policy and procedural development, security law consultations,
public-private policing initiatives, and expert witness services.
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 the end, if you seek professionalism,
consider SecureLaw Ltd.sm
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 the adjacent column.
For additional resources, please click on the Resources tab above. For on-going updates, please visit our blog. You are find the blog in the red light on the upper left of this page, or go directly to SecureLaw blog
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 adjacent powerpoint entitled: 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 adjacent article entitled: Security and Legal Protection
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
Please also refer to the resources featured on this page, the numerous articles and powerpoints available in the Resources page, and the news and commentary in the SecureLaw blog. These resources will provide you a sense of how to explain current events and of what lies ahead.
"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 breath 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. Click for
his BIO: Dr. Pastor- BIO or his VITA: Dr. Pastor- VITA
Dr. Pastor Featured in ASIS Seminar Speaker Spotlight:
Dr. James Pastor presenter for "Guns in the Workplace" at ASIS Annual Conference
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:
Food Tampering & Food Defense
Overview of the key issues relating to Food Defense: including laws, regulations and guidelines.
Security and Legal Protection
Overview of the key issues relating to security and the law. This includes the delicate balance between security and liability.
Domestic Terrorism
Overview of the key issues related to terrorism, particularly the subjective and personal biases related to this dangerous technique.
