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EXPERT STATUS

One of the most important qualifications that seperates SSIP can bring to the table is the ability to provide a recognized “Expert Opinion” that can be qualified as such in the judicial system. Steve Summerville has been and continued to be qualified, retained and testify as an Expert Witness.

“Testified as an expert”

giving sworn evidence as an expert before a judicial

“Consulted as an expert”

formally contacted by investigators, or other parties with an
interest, and asked to provide a detailed analysis of an incident or provide information
with respect to training that may be associated to the subject matter. Such responses
are usually in writing.

“Retained as an expert”

formally requested to either attend, or be prepared to attend
a judicial process where expert testimony will be required. In each instance an analysis and / or statement has been provided. Some matters are resolved to trial; others have not yet reached a trial date

A sampling of the Qualifying comments follows:

Mr. Summerville qualified as “having expertise regarding the training of Police and the
application of Force”.
Mr. Summerville recognized for “having the expertise regarding the training of persons
involved in the security profession that would benefit the inquest jury in understanding
the issues and in making useful and practical recommendations”.
Mr. Summerville recognized for “having the experience and expertise to provide an
expert analysis regarding the areas of use-of-force and its applications as it relates to
the training of police officers in Ontario”.
Summerville recognized as an expert in self-defense, use-of- force, spontaneous knife
defense, weapon culture and the palming of weapons”.
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MITIGATE RISK

Risk Mitigation
Stay Safe Instructional Programs have designed their training programs and services to maximize the mitigation of risk not only to the employer, but most importantly to any company’s No. 1 asset the employee both from civil and criminal liability. We believe we have been able to accomplish this by delivering “Court Defensible” programs and services.
What is “Court Defensible”?
Court Defensibility indicates that the facilitator, programs and/or materials have or can be tested in the judicial system (civil, criminal or other). This provides the client with a level of comfort that they can be protected from civil and criminal liability by displaying a level of due diligence and “standard of care” that is virtually required. Here are some questions that every client may wish to ask before engaging a Trainer or Consultant.
Request a copy of their qualifications? (Training Certifications, etc.)
Have they shown “Subject Matter” expertise?

• Have they testified in a Court in the subject matter?
• Have they been acknowledged as Subject Matter experts
• Can they provide a list of references (lawyers or firms) that use their services?

How current is the program or materials and the relevance to the jurisdiction?

• Ensure program meets the current or proposed legislative requirements and/or
• Canadian General Standards Branch (CGSB) 2008 Security Officer training standards

Do they have Insurance coverage?

• General and/or Professional (Errors and Omissions) Liability coverage. This indicates that they have displayed a level of due diligence to the Insurer.

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