CRIME DOCTOR
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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“Violent Take-Over Robbery at Crown Jewelers,” interviewed on CNN Headline News with Nancy Grace for a panel discussion about shopping mall violence (2008). “Fast-Food Pranks – Fire in the Hole,” interviewed by Keyona Summers for an article published in Florida Today newspaper about teens that videotape assaults on drive-thru workers (2008). “How to Identify Aggressive Potential in People,” interviewed by Lori Erickson for an article in Venue Safety & Security magazine (2008). “In-Home Safe Room,” interviewed by Laren Weber for a story published in the Blade newspaper Toledo, Ohio (2008). “Retail Store Exit Receipt Check Policy Brings Lawsuit,” interviewed by Anne Cadet for an article about excessive enforcement of store policy for Smart Money magazine (2008). “How to Breakup a Physical Altercation,” interviewed by Brendan Koerner for an article about how to handle fights in nightclubs for Wired magazine (2008). “New Technology Aids C-Store Security,” interviewed by Howard Riell about trends in safe, alarms, and video technology for Convenience Store Decisions magazine (2008). “Stop Home Burglary at the Street,” interviewed by Jody Garlock as an expert resource for a feature article in MetLife’s Your Life magazine (2008). “Preventing Shoplifting,” interviewed by Phillip Perry for an article for the National Association of the Self Employed magazine called Self Employed America (2008). “Inventory Shrinkage: Focus on Employee Training and Awareness,” interviewed by Michael Sharkey for a feature article published in Retail Merchandiser magazine (2008). “Murder Rate Doubles Raising Concern,” interviewed by Todd Ruger for a story about the startling statistics for Sarasota Herald Tribune newspaper (2008). “Are Biometric Locks Safer for Home Security?” Interviewed by Scott Orr as an expert resource for a story about new lock technology for New House magazine (2008). “Video surveillance Now Common in Restaurants,” interviewed by Carla Spartos as an expert resource for an article published in the N.Y. Post newspaper (2008). “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). Past Media Contacts
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