Risk Management & Security Liability
Applying timely and appropriate security policies and protocols, security technologies and risk management techniques geared to reduce liability exposure and enhance the protective environment is an art and science. Dr. Pastor utilizes performance-based and industry-specific risk assessment methodologies designed to deter, detect, delay and response criteria for protecting assets. His security risk assessment methodology is a holistic and logical process.
Significant Projects
- The Restored Church of God- Risk Management & Security Project
Dr. Pastor acted as key decision maker with security vendors, insurance brokers, contractors, and government officials in cooperative efforts to construct and protect a 105-acre corporate and residential campus. Project included access controls, cameras, and fire/burglary alarm technologies plus creating a comprehensive Security Policy & Procedure Manual and the implementation of private streets and gates. His engagement also involved developing and delivering training programs and protocols relating to entire corporate-residential campus.
- Cook County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Dr. Pastor led a team of security professionals in conducting security camera assessment and related specifications pursuant to the Urban Area Security Initiative. The assessment focused on homeland security threats, legal exposures, and overall vulnerabilities at the Richard J. Daley Center.
- Kraft Foods Inc.-Food Defense Program
For this project, Dr. Pastor researched, developed and then produced a comprehensive analysis of existing laws, regulations, and guidelines for the protection of the food supply chain. His work entailed researching governmental agencies in the US, Canada, Europe, UN, WHO, and other international bodies for current requirements and recommended guidelines. He developed matrix, charts, and strategy planning guides for presentation to the Food Defense Committee. He also conducted a comprehensive gap analysis to assess legal, policy and operational exposures in the food supply chain. Working with security and business units to develop and implement Food Defense Plan rounded out Dr. Pastor’s engagement.
- ADT Security Services- Food Defense Program
For this project, Dr. Pastor researched and developed a comprehensive matrix, charts and supporting reference materials designed to assist the sales staff in the development of a Food Defense lateral market. His work product represented a cutting-edge application of existing laws, regulations, and guidelines as they related to the security of food from farm to fork
- Chicago Olympic Fundraising Event
Performing security consulting services with event management during a significant fundraising event for Chicago’s Olympic proposal was Dr. Pastor’s role in this project.
- City of Aurora, IL- Security Survey & Analysis
Dr. Pastor led a team of security professionals in conducting extensive security surveys of the city hall facility and another building housing multiple-use tenants, including a police district, special service school, community center, and an employment agency.
- Keystone Steel & Wire Company, Peoria, IL- Security Survey & Analysis
Dr. Pastor led a team of security professionals in conducting an extensive security survey of the facility and surrounding environment. He also drafted a comprehensive security policy manual for the required operations and functions involved in the security requirements.
- New Jersey Mall & Related Environments- Security Liability Report:
Dr. Pastor researched and drafted a formal security liability report for the Meadowlands Xanadu project.
Professional Presentations
Dr. Pastor is often called upon to give presentations on risk management and security liability by many major associations and companies. Some of the organizations that have tapped him for his expertise are:
- Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRP)
- ASIS International
- Midwest Security Conference (MSC)
- National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA)
- Ronald McDonald House Charities
- City of Chicago
- ADT
- IOMA
- Strafford Publications
- SecureWorld Expo