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Chris E. McGoey is an internationally known security expert who is often contacted by the media on the subjects of violence prevention, crime prevention, loss prevention, business security, premises liability, and personal safety. Mr. McGoey has conducted over 6000 security surveys of commercial properties where crime has been a problem and has provided advice on how to reduce the risk. He is available to the media as a technical expert and has experience with live broadcast interviews as well as assisting in the development of special investigative reports, crime drama and reality TV shows. He is comfortable in front of a camera or microphone and understands the process. See his personal safety video library. Mr. McGoey can speak with authority about the crime problems associated with homes, apartments, hotels, convenience stores, gas stations, fast-food outlets, shopping centers, retail stores, banks, ATMs, universities, schools, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and parking lots. He can speak from experience about how to recognize, deter, or prevent criminal activity such as homicide, kidnap, rape, robbery, assault, carjacking, home invasion, gang activity, burglary, auto theft, shoplifting, credit card fraud, identity theft, vandalism, loitering problems, and workplace violence. Mr. McGoey can speak on technical security industry issues regarding video surveillance, alarm systems, investigations, employee interrogation, and consumer fraud. He also can speak to security officer issues of hiring, training, and supervision, background checks, incidents of misconduct, excessive use of force, false arrest, and retail racial profiling. Examples of Past Media Contacts“Security & Safety Practices in Medical Offices,” interviewed by John McCormick for an article published in American Medical News (2008). “Increasing Theft Plagues Retailers,” interviewed by Maura Keller about a loss prevention story for Tobacco Retailer magazine (2008). “Biometric Locks now offered in Homes,” interviewed by Meghan Townley for a story about the pros and cons of biometric locks for Good Housekeeping Magazine (2008). “What are the Benefits of a Panic room or Safe Room? Interviewed by Sachin Kuray for an article about this home security feature for XPRESS Newspaper, Dubai, UAE (2008). “#1 Mistake People Make in Handling Car Burglary or Theft,” interviewed by Tim Torres about handling insurance claims for Copley News (2008). “Who is Responsible for Mall Security?” Interviewed by Jaclyn Jiovis for a story about the lack of security at some South Florida shopping centers for the Sun Sentinel newspaper (2008). “Dos and Don’ts of Convenience Store Security Management,” interviewed by Maura Keller for an article published in National Petroleum Magazine (2008). “Man Robbed of Fast-Food Bank Deposit,” interviewed by Freda Savana about a man who took $30,000 home instead of to the bank for the Intelligencer newspaper Doylestown, PA (2008). “Mall Robbery Trend Targets Families with Children,” interviewed by Sophia Santana about recent robberies in Ft. Lauderdale for the Sun Sentinel newspaper (2008). “Preventing Robberies at Mini-Storage Retail Centers,” interviewed by Kerry Fivecote-Campbell for Mini-Storage Messenger magazine (2008). “Rising Cost of Retail Crime,” interviewed by Parija Bhatnagar for a story about the financial impact to merchants and customers to stop crime for CNN Money magazine (2008). “Armored Car Imposter Gets Away with Half-Million,” interviewed by Ernesto London for a story about a recent bank robbery scam for the Washington Post newspaper (2008). “New Technology in Home Security,” interviewed by Christopher Lot for an article about trends in home security for the Wall Street Journal (2008). “Auto Theft Doubles in Past Year,” interviewed by Maria Zamudio for a story about the rapid rise in car thefts and possible causes for the Salinas Californian newspaper (2008). “Armored Car Driver Robbed at Gunpoint,” interviewed by Stan Chambers for a story about courier vulnerability for the News Observer newspaper, Durham, N.C. (2008). “Customer Sues for False Imprisonment at Mall Store,” interviewed by Jeff Parrott about a customer falsely detained for shoplifting in mall store for South Bend Tribune newspaper (2008). “Fighting Theft in College Bookstores,” interviewed by Dan Pender for an article about preventing losses in bookstores for Campus News (2008). “Late Shift Proves Deadly to More Fast-Food Workers,” interviewed by Bruce Horovitz for a feature story about workplace homicides at fast-food restaurants for USA Today newspaper (2007). “Home Security has Limits, Experts Say,” interviewed by Lily Garland about home alarm systems and cell phone backup option for the Commercial Appeal newspaper, Memphis, TN (2007). “Hotel Room Security: Door Stops Provide Security,” interviewed by Catherine Shaw about making hotel rooms safer for the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong (2007). “Off-duty Police make Shopping Safer,” interviewed by Mica Flores about the trend of hiring off-duty police during the holidays for the Burlington Times News, North Carolina (2007). “Mall security in the wake of the shooting at an shopping mall in Nebraska today,” interviewed by Mark Chediak for the Orlando Sentinel newspaper (2007). “Mall Security is now Higher on the List of Shopper Concerns,” interviewed by Paul Mann of Newsradio 1080 KRLD--CBS Radio Dallas about Omaha shooting spree (2007). “Shopping Center Safety During the Holidays,” interviewed by Gabriel Gonzalez for KVEA-KWHY Telemundo in Los Angeles about concerns over Omaha shooting (2007). “Are Shopping Centers Safe?” interviewed by Wayne Price for a follow up story about the shooting in an Omaha mall for Florida Today newspaper (2007). “What are Shopping Centers doing to Protect Customers,” interviewed by Bill O’Neal for KTH News Radio, Houston, TX (2007). “Omaha Shooting Raises Shoppers Safety Concern,” interviewed by Tony Rizzo about shooping center security issues for Kansas City Star newspaper (2007). “Home Invasion Robbery Prevention,” interviewed by Dave Logan for 850 KOA-AM radio about a recent home invasion in Denver and how to prevent such a tragedy (2007). “LAPD Quickly Squelches Internet Threat Against the Grove,” interviewed by Andrew Ash about a violent threat against a shopping center for California Apparel News (2007). “Is Your Restaurant Adequately Secured?” interviewed by Milford Prewitt about security measures in restaurants for Nations Restaurant News (2007). “Are School Security Plans Adequate?” Interviewed on-camera by Morgan Lowe about an investigation into security plans in Arizona school districts for CBS KPHO-TV, Phoenix (2007). “Bomb Threat Scare at Miami Schools,” interviewed by Megan Jones about recent bomb threats and the response protocol necessary for safety for Florida Today newspaper (2007). “Credit Card Readers Captured at Restaurant,” interviewed by Tom Bailey about the arrest of employees using a credit card reader for the Commercial Appeal newspaper Memphis (2007). “Do’s and Don’ts of C-store Loss Prevention,” interviewed by Maura Keller for a story about loss prevention for National Petroleum News magazine (2007). “Use of Biotech to Prevention Inventory Losses,” interviewed by Alex Nicoll for a story about using high-tech solutions in retail inventory control for Fashion Retail magazine (2007). “Carjacking Solutions in Portugal,” interviewed by Susana Leitao for a story about carjacking in Portugal and preventive measures that can be taken for Diario de Noticias (2007). “How to keep proprietary information safe while on the road?” Interviewed by Hunter Slaton about protecting your laptop and documents for Meetings & Conventions magazine (2007). “Are Businesses Required to be Data Custodians?” Interviewed by Gary Stern for a story about business identity theft for the Small Business Review magazine (2007). “There’s got to be an alternative to Social Security Numbers for ID,” interviewed by Janna Oberdorf for Parents magazine (2007). “How to Protect Personal Identity Numbers from Theft,” interviewed by Tiffany Sun for a story about how women can protect themselves from ID theft for Quick & Simple magazine (2007). “Crime Mapping Websites Help Identify Safe Neighborhoods,” interviewed by Lynn Marshall for an article about reliability of crime mapping for the Los Angeles Times newspaper (2007). “Children at Risk from Gunmen at School,” interviewed by Ellen Klineman about the recent school shooting in Cleveland, Ohio for Plain View newspaper (2007). “Security Planning to Protect Families from Home Invasion Robbers,” interviewed by Katie Malone for an article for Newsday magazine (2007). “ATM Safety is Being Questioned” Interviewed by Jonathan Epstein about a story about the safety of using ATM machines for Buffalo News newspaper, New York (2007). “Exit Bag Check Policy Challenged,” interviewed by Teresa Lindeman about the legality of retail store bag checks for the Pittsburg Post Gazette newspaper (2007). “How Women can Protect Themselves from Identity Theft,” interviewed by Daisy Chan about ID theft protection planning for women for Redbook magazine (2007) “Personal Safety for Families,” interviewed by Sid Sessler live on Keltz & Friends Morning Experience radio show on KODY radio Platte, Nebraska (2007). “Home Alarm Systems,” interviewed by Christine Snyder for a story about alarm system features suitable for home security for Detroit News newspaper (2007). “Home Invasion Murder – Every Family’s Nightmare,” interviewed by Alex Tresniowski for a feature article about a home invasion murder for People Magazine (2007). Past Media Contacts
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