CURRICULUM VITAE L. EARLE GRAHAM CSC Principal Consultant 25851 Avatar Lane Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Telephone: (949) 364-0870 EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Public Service Management, University of Redlands Associates in Criminal Justice, Fullerton College EXPERIENCE G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) INC. National Portfolio Manager July 2009 to December 2015 Managed both business development and a National Portfolio for the largest global data storage corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Provided the oversight and strategic direction for security operations, administrative support and client satisfaction through achievement of key performance indicators in line with industry best practices and client expectations HOMELAND SECURITY MANAGEMENT, LLC Principal Consultant October 2001 to 2009 Assisted security end users and the security industry with growth and enhancement of professional service delivery through achieving higher standards of operations and customer satisfaction Successfully conducted and delivered security assessments and risk analysis Provided specialized management direction and training expertise to clients including educational institutions, law firms and property management firms for residential and commercial accounts Expert witness consultant in security related matters EDISON SECURITY - (Previously Westec Security, Inc.) Vice President of Patrol Services September 1998 to 2001 Edison International acquired the residential division of Westec Security, Inc. Vice President of Patrol and Communications Center Services May 1983 to 1998 Responsible for all operational elements of seven Patrol and four Communications Centers in California Included responsibility for all recruiting, hiring, training, personnel standards for
both operations Responsible for all safety training, vehicle maintenance, customer service, and employee welfare in both departments for all offices Monitored and advised senior management team on legislative issues affecting the security industry and company operations MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CITY OF WESTMINSTER Field Training Officer December 1972 to July 1983 Patrol and Field training officer conducting patrol and response to calls for service Administrative officer Responsibilities included representing the Chief of Police on public relations, crime prevention, press information, planning and research, training and recruiting Specialized coordinator of burglary prevention and neighborhood watch programs, alarm reduction services, building code and crime prevention through environmental design consultant Residential and Commercial security risk assessments and threat analysis with protection of asset recommendations CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE Patrol Officer July 1970 to December 1972 Conducted random patrols and responded to dispatched emergency and nonemergency public law enforcement calls PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP) through ASIS since 2009. Member of Private Security Officer (PSO) technical committee for ASIS updating and establishing current standards for Private Security Officers in line with ANSI standards, 2015 Full Member of International Association of Chiefs of Police, Private Sector Liaison Committee, Sub-committee on False Alarm and First Alarm Responders, 1996 to 2002 First President and board member of California Association of Licenses Security Agencies, Guards and Associates (CALSAGA) from 1994 to 2004 Member of Advisory Committee to Bureau Chief, State Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, 2001 Member of SB1713 statewide Task Force on Armed Guard Standards and Training 1996 Elected first State of California President, California Crime Prevention Officers Association (C.C.P.O.A.), 1983 CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES ASIS Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Qualified Manager of Private Investigator, License #PI 22837 Qualified Manager of Alarm Company Operator, License #ACQ 2396
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Conducted training to members of local chapter of ASIS in risk analysis for offbase military housing, 2013 Presented operational considerations for establishing and managing a private armed patrol alarm response force to combat rising alarm industry false alarm rates to members of the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), 1997 Developed and instructed police supervisors in implementing video training programs for field personnel at Golden West College Criminal Justice Program Lifetime limited California State Teaching Credential for community colleges - Administration of Justice, 1982
FEE SCHEDULE FOR CONSULTING L. EARLE GRAHAM Hourly Rate Case Review: $275 per hour for professional services rendered including consultation, case material review, site inspection, research, report writing, travel. Deposition: $275 per hour with payment received at time of deposition from deposing counsel. The Law Firm is responsible for notifying deposing counsel of immediate payment requirement. Arbitration & Trial: $275 per hour with payment of fees based upon anticipated services, due at or before time of testimony. Project Work: Pricing quoted following initial consultation as indicated below. Billing based on hours of engagement and invoiced weekly. Retainer $1,500; due upon first consultation. If the case/project is not accepted after being evaluated, the retainer will be refunded less the billable time spend in review. If the case/project is accepted or Consultant is designated as the law Firm s expert witness, the retainer is non-refundable and will be applied toward future billings in the case/project. Payment of retainer fee will constitute approval to designate Consultant as expert witness. Travel Auto mileage is charged at $.60 per mile. Air travel, ground transportation, and lodging cost are payable in advance or prepaid directly by law Firm. Meals and incidental expenses will be billed at cost. The hourly fee for travel is calculated portal-to-portal. Invoices Itemized invoices are due and payable upon receipt. Any unpaid balance in excess of 30 days will reflect a service charge of 1.5% per month. Work may cease on any case with a balance that is delinquent more than 45 days. Work will not resume until the balance is paid in full and advance payment is received for all future work.
Financial Agreement and Acceptance of Consultant This Financial Agreement, as specified in the Fee Schedule, is between the Law Firm and L. Earle Graham. As such, contingency agreements are not acceptable and the Law Firm, not the Law Firm s client or insurance carrier, will be responsible for, and personally guarantees, payment of all billings. The Law Firm agrees to pay all expenses incurred by Consultant, including his time, in the collection of delinquent fees and that any subsequent legal proceedings will be litigated in Orange County. If this Agreement accurately represents your understanding of the terms of this engagement, please sign and return the Agreement. Consultant s receipt of this Agreement and retainer will constitute acceptance. Case Name: Law Firm: Attorney Accepting for Law Firm: Date: Please return retainer and financial agreement to: L. Earle Graham, CPP - Principal Consultant DBA Covenant Security Consulting 25851 Avatar Lane Laguna Niguel, CA 92677