
Throughout much of his law enforcement career, Mike provided security assessments and training to public organizations, institutions, municipal facilities, and private businesses. He handled tactical and logistical security plans for dignitary visits and large scale events, and oversaw all field force operations. As lieutenant, Mike had oversight of the entire police department and responsibility for internal investigations. For over seven years he served as the SWAT commander of a 50-officer regional team. Over a period of twenty years, Mike was involved in patrol, undercover narcotics, the detective bureau, and the training and services bureau, where he was responsible for officer training throughout the agency. Mike retired as a lieutenant from the Concord Police Department following two decades of diverse service. Mike's police practices casework focuses on the actions of police departments and individual officers as they pertain to use of force, pursuits, and other incidents where the actions of law enforcement are the subject of a dispute. His security casework examines physical security, policies and procedures, and the actions of security personnel. Michael Pearl is a premises security and police practices expert with over 20 years of professional experience.
