A. Benjamin Mannes
Global Leader in Safety, Security, Investigations, and Emergency Management
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Professional Summary
A. Benjamin Mannes, MA, CPP, CESP is a safety and security expert specializing in public safety, security investigations, and emergency management. With a career spanning federal law enforcement, corporate compliance, and risk management, he brings a strategic and regulatory framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating duty-of-care obligations, assessing compliance with safety regulations, and evaluating security protocols in various sectors.
Mr. Mannes has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to duty-of-care liability, corporate compliance, and security management in industries such as banking, transportation, and education. His Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, along with certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Exam Security Professional (CESP), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving security and safety compliance.
Work Experience
A. Benjamin Mannes has been the Principal Consultant and Expert Witness at Mannes & Associates, LLC in Philadelphia, PA since 2003. He also serves as the National Training & Assessment Coordinator at the Community Anti-Terrorism Training Program (CAT Eyes Program) in Washington, DC since 2002, and as the Sr. Global Compliance Manager / Chief Compliance Officer at Ecolab, Inc. / Full Spectrum Processing, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA since 2019. His career spans roles in law enforcement and security, including positions at the American Board of Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Police Department, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. General Services Administration, and New York City Police Departments, totaling over 29 years of experience.
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
A. Benjamin Mannes provides expert consulting in safety, security, and emergency management for diverse sectors.
Best Use Cases
- 1consulting on emergency management protocols
- 2developing compliance policies for safety and security
- 3training law enforcement and corporate personnel in risk management
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View full reportEducation
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
California Coast University · 2017
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
California Coast University · 2016
OSHA 30-hour training certification in General Industry
US Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) · 2022
Mixed-Agency Federal Law Enforcement Basic Training Program
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA · 1997
D.C. Metropolitan Police Academy
Metropolitan Police/Turner Institute of Police Science, Washington, DC · 1999
Industrial Safety Management
U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Safety Institute, OKC, OK · 2005
Forensic Epidemiology
West Virginia University (Extended Learning), Morgantown, WV · 2010
Emergency Response to Terrorism
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management Institute, Emmitsburg, MD · 1998
Licenses
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP), ASIS International
- Certified Exam Security Professional (CESP)