Shawn F. Wurtsmith

Shawn F. Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP is a physical security expert specializing in inadequate/negligent security and premises liability litigation. With a career spanning security program management, threat and vulnerability assessment, and emergency response planning, he brings a strategic framework to analyzing security failures and operational deviations. His work centers on investigating security negligence, assessing premises liability, and evaluating whether emergency response protocols meet industry standards.

Mr. Wurtsmith has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements nationwide, involving cases across governmental, healthcare, cannabis, petrochemical, hospitality, defense, and themed entertainment sectors. His Master of Business Administration in Business Management, along with certifications such as Physical Security Professional (PSP), 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 physical security standards and negligence.