Security Consulting

About Jonathan Lusher

Jonathan Lusher is an independent professional security consultant, crime prevention specialist, and CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) planner based in Kerrville, Texas. Since establishing his independent practice in 2009, he has served clients worldwide, focusing on the review of building design and build plans for CPTED and security compliance, security assessments, operational planning, and expert litigation support in premises liability, security adequacy, and crime prevention. He also serves as an instructor in crime prevention at the Southern Police Institute. Prior to founding his consultancy, Lusher spent twenty years at IPC International Corporation (1989–2009), ultimately serving as Executive Vice President and Principal Consultant. In that capacity he managed nationwide security operations, led a Special Operations Group inclusive of canine and specialty training units, conducted hundreds of security assessments and appraisals, and provided expert litigation support across a wide range of matters. His earlier career is equally distinguished: he served as Director of Corporate Security at Arlington International Racecourse — overseeing construction of a new $210 million facility — Executive Director of the North Dakota Racing Commission, Director of Security and Licensing at the Missouri Horse Racing Commission, and seven years as a Detective and Police Officer with the Baltimore, Maryland Police Department. A published author and sought-after speaker, Lusher has presented at major industry forums including the International Council of Shopping Centers and the American Society for Industrial Security. He is a certified Advanced Practitioner of the International CPTED Association and has served as Past Chair of that organisation.

Certifications & Professional Affiliations

• International CPTED Association Certified Practitioner – Advanced (ICACP) — International CPTED Association
• Past Chair — International CPTED Association
• Member, International Association of Professional Security Consultants
• Member, Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners
• Member, American Society for Industrial Security
• Member, International Facilities Management Association

Education & Training

• Bachelor's Degree, Law and Criminal Justice
  The American University
• Graduate Study, Public Administration and Criminal Justice
  University of Baltimore
• Advanced Training, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
  University of Louisville
• Continuing Education, Crime Prevention, CPTED, Design & Security
  Various Conferences & Seminars

Publications

• Articles published in CARLSONREPORT, CARLSONREPORT
• Articles published in Journal of Property Management, Journal of Property Management
• Articles published in Parking, Parking
• Articles published in New England Real Estate Journal, New England Real Estate Journal
• Articles published in Retail Construction, Retail Construction
• Articles published in Shopping Center Business, Shopping Center Business

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