Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Security Consulting and Training Services
VTI Associates was founded in 1998 to provide specialized security consulting, expert witness testimony, and training services to corporations and legal professionals. With operational bases in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Nashville, Tennessee, we deliver tailored solutions for security risk assessment, policy development, and forensic analysis in premises security litigation. Our expertise spans crime foreseeability, standard of care evaluations, and use-of-force training for public and private sectors. We conduct vulnerability assessments, security program reviews, and customized training programs including defensive tactics, firearms instruction, and de-escalation techniques.Our team holds certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) to ensure industry-leading standards. We serve hospitality sectors including hotels, nightclubs, and casinos while maintaining compliance with evolving security regulations. Our investigative services support litigation through site assessments, witness verification, and evidence analysis. Training programs meet state requirements and exceed standard-of-care benchmarks for security personnel. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize client-specific solutions while maintaining strict adherence to professional ethics and legal standards.
Services
Security Expert Witness
Security Consulting
Training Courses
Investigative Services
Risk Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 37 years of combined security and litigation experience
- Certified Protection Professionals with national court recognition
- Customized training exceeding state regulatory requirements
- 24/7 emergency response capabilities
- Proven track record in premises security litigation
Associations and certifications
- CPP
- PSP
- PCI
Services
Security Expert Witness
Provide forensic security analysis and court testimony for premises liability cases. Our certified experts evaluate standard of care, crime foreseeability, and security protocol failures. Services include litigation support for shootings, false arrests, and alcohol service incidents across multiple states.
Security Consulting
Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and security program evaluations. Develop customized policies, threat mitigation strategies, and operational improvements for hospitality venues and commercial properties. Services include CCTV analysis and workplace violence prevention planning.
Training Courses
Deliver state-certified training programs in firearms handling, defensive tactics, and de-escalation techniques. Courses meet Nevada, Tennessee, and Utah requirements for security professionals. Includes Range Safety Officer certification and personal protection instruction for residential and commercial environments.
Investigative Services
Perform litigation support investigations including witness interviews, site assessments, and evidence verification. Specialize in security incident reconstruction and policy compliance reviews for legal proceedings and corporate clients across multiple industry sectors.
Risk Assessments
Evaluate organizational security vulnerabilities through comprehensive threat assessments. Provide actionable recommendations for improving physical security measures, staff training protocols, and emergency response procedures tailored to specific business operations and regulatory requirements.
People
Steven T. Baker
President
President of VTI Associates with 37 years of security consulting experience. Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) specializing in premises liability litigation and use-of-force training. Provides expert testimony in multiple states.
Bryan Earl
Web and IT Services
Manages IT infrastructure and digital operations for VTI Associates. Specializes in secure information systems and technology implementation for security consulting services.
Questions
What security services does VTI Associates offer?
We provide expert witness testimony, security consulting, training programs, and investigative services for corporate and legal clients.
In which states do you operate?
Our primary locations are Las Vegas, Nevada and Nashville, Tennessee with nationwide service capabilities.
Are your training programs state-certified?
Yes, our courses meet requirements for Nevada, Tennessee, and Utah security professional certifications.
What industries do you specialize in?
Hospitality security (hotels, casinos, nightclubs), premises liability, and corporate risk management.
