John C. Villines, CPS, CPP
Offices in Florida, Georgia, Texas and Utah
Since 1979 Consultant, Crime Prevention Analyst, Expert Witness, Investigator
Chairman, Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies (2003)
Employment History
Director of The John C. Villines Group
The original business was formed in 1979 to provide consulting services, training and investigations for shopping centers, retail businesses and other commercial properties. It has evolved into a more comprehensive entity, with affiliate offices in four states and multiple divisions, and provides a wider range of services, including: expert testimony, crime prevention analysis, training seminars, threat analysis, domestic and international recovery of missing and abducted children, protective services for at-risk children and other specialized investigative and consulting services. The client base has expanded to include governmental agencies at the local, state and federal levels; Fortune 100 corporations; multi-national companies; financial services institutions; educational facilities; and individuals.
International Certifications
Crime Prevention Specialist International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners
Certified Protection Professional American Society for Industrial Security
Key Professional Accomplishments
Board-certified instructor for Private Investigators and Security Personnel
Board-certified instructor for continuing education credit for Private Investigations
POST-certified instructor: advanced and specialized training for law enforcement in Georgia
Developed the Crime Prevention Specialist course for the State of Georgia, used to train crime prevention personnel at police departments and private corporations throughout the State in the various theories and practice of preventing crime
Former Regional Director of the Georgia Crime Prevention Association
Provided personal safety planning in conjunction with United States Secret Service for Presidential visits
Participant in 1998 review and revision of licensing exam for Security Licensing, Georgia State Examining Board
Featured in articles by the Wall Street Journal and other national media outlets
Highest-rated speaker in the history of The International Security Conference
Education
1982-85 Georgia State University, College of Law
1985 Jessup Team (International Law Moot Court Competition); member, Executive Board, International Law Society
1982 Graduate of Georgia State University; Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Dean's List. Fields of study: Urban Studies and Criminal Justice
1979 Graduate of the National Crime Prevention Institute
Notable Publications
The Shopping Center Security Newsletter - Editor
"Crime Prevention Specialist" - Georgia Police Academy
"Personal Safety Self-Evaluation Instrument"
"Blend Security Expertise With Client Needs" Security World
"The Six Million Dollar Security Officer" Shopping Center World
Key Professional Memberships
The American Society of Criminology
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners
International Association of Crime Analysts
Atlanta Crime Commission High-tech Crime Task Force
Hundreds of assignments for private industry, law enforcement, government entities, and individuals, including:
United States Department of Justice
Deloitte and Touche
United States Department of Defense
Mitsubishi Electronics
State of Georgia
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
American Red Cross
Arts Alliance of Atlanta
Columbia Pictures
Tom Cruise, Sir Richard Attenborough and other celebrities
Retained as an investigator, expert and consultant in hundreds of cases with topics including:
crime prevention
use of force
premises liability
personnel selection
policies and procedures
personnel training and supervision
security negligence
risk management
investigations
personal safety
retail operations
motor vehicle theft
access control
lighting
crime analysis
wrongful death
Venues have included:
multi-use commercial properties
education facilities
hotels and motels
transportation services
various retail businesses
convenience stores
parking lots
Local, State, and Federal properties
restaurants
malls and shopping centers
office buildings
nuclear storage
public utilities
computer facilities
More than seventy-five seminars conducted for a variety of clients, including:
International Security Conference
Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceuticals
Georgia State University
Georgia Power
Georgia Police Academy
Trammell Crow Properties
American Society for Industrial Security
Independent Educational Consultants Association
American Red Cross
Deloitte and Touche
Seminars presented on various topics, including:
Advanced Investigations for Police
Crime Prevention for Communities
Security Officer Training
Liaison between Police and Private Security
Risk Analysis
Use of Force
Negligence, Liability and Security
Bomb Security Planning
Emergency Planning and Procedures
Special Weapons and Tactics
Personal Safety
Unarmed Self Defense
Crime Prevention for Businesses
Computer Facility Security
Rape Prevention
Security Specialist
Legal Aspects of Private Security
Driver Safety
Training Employees to Prevent Crime
Advanced Patrol Techniques
Training Employees to Prevent Loss
Duties and Functions of a Security Officer
Interviews and Interrogations
Firearms
Diplomas received from the Georgia Police Academy:
Law for Police
Managing Criminal Investigations
Crime Prevention
Organizing & Managing the Major Case
Terrorism & Hostage Negotiations
POST Instructor Training
POST Firearms Instructor
Evidence & Courtroom Testimony
Other past and present affiliations include:
Georgia Crime Prevention Association
Odyssey Family Counseling Center (Board of Directors)
Georgia Association of Criminal Justice Educators
Atlanta METROPOL
Fulton County Sheriffs Office, Regular Deputy Sheriff, term ended 1984
American Society for Industrial Security (Education Committee)
International Council of Shopping Centers
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