The Art and Science
of Security and the Law℠
Security. Risk. These concepts are about what people feel. They are intangible. Difficult to define.
Dr. James F. Pastor blends four decades of legal, public safety, and security experience to bring clarity, strategy, and action to complex risk environments.
Four Decades of Experience
Addressing legal, public safety, and security issues across public and private sectors.
Expert Witness & Consultant
Trusted by attorneys, organizations, and communities to assess risk, liability, and failure points.
National Media Contributor
Frequently featured in commercial and professional media outlets.
Author & Thought Leader
Widely published on terrorism, policing, and societal risk.
Delivering a unique sense of risk and liability management, heightened by an astute perspective of geo-political trends, for the purpose of maintaining law and order.
Redefining and Remodeling Security & Public Safety
Dr. Pastor works with attorneys, organizations, and communities confronting complex security, legal, and public safety challenges. His work spans litigation support, strategic consulting, training, and advisory services for those who require clarity in high-risk environments.
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Books & Publications
Dr. Pastor is the author of several influential works examining terrorism, policing, privatization, and emerging societal risks. His writing reflects a commitment to fairness, objectivity, and professional analysis—especially when addressing controversial and disruptive issues.
Media & Public Commentary
After four decades, it is expected that the media has sought insight from an expert like Dr. Pastor. He has been a frequent contributor in both commercial and professional media and is regularly called upon to provide context on security, crime trends, and public safety issues.
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Purpose & Values
Security is simple—yet sophisticated. Crafting effective strategy requires understanding principles, technology, policy, legal standards, and the realities of human behavior. The struggle is never over, and diligence demands experience.
Helpfulness
Helpfulness means being ready to assist within the context of a particular assignment. My career has taught me to always give more than I get.
Integrity
Being ethical inspires trust. I say what I mean, and my work reflects this commitment, taking responsibility for my actions.
Courage
Bringing bold thinking and speaking truth requires courage. My experience, which goes beyond printed and spoken words.
Judgment
Judgment means evaluating risk carefully and reaching conclusions grounded in experience, evidence, and reason.
"Throughout the world, one thing is universal: people crave law and order. My career has been built on enhancing this desire by bringing law and order to the forefront of agendas. My work is imbedded in understanding it, confronting its issues, and developing tactics to eliminate lawlessness. For me, it is personal, because I care about people. As it should be, for all of us who are blessed with the opportunity to lead"
~ Dr. James F. Pastor, Ph.D., J.D., C.P.P.