Douglas Florence Sr:  

Douglas Florence Sr., CPP Married to Kathleen Retired – Ai Evangelist Lives in Pahrump NV Gaming, Hospitality Entertainment SME Security, Surveillance and Investigations Throughout his career Douglas has worked in security operations and has developed a diverse background of experience in security operations across vertical business segments that today include ESRM Enterprise Security Risk Management. Having established a broad relationship base of end-users, executives and technology companies globally. This has benefited the companies that Douglas has been engaged due to the confidence he has built with the C-Suite and business unit executives that he has worked with by providing the information they required to make informed decisions. He also contributes the success of “B to B” relationships with security operational practices and use of technology as a force multiplier, rapid response and decision-making resource to mitigate risk, liability and the “Insider Threat”. Douglas is a recognized Business Development contributor and Subject Matter Expert for Gaming Hospitality Operations for Security, Investigations and Surveillance, Retail, Distribution Center, Corporate Security and Financial Institutions. As the Executive Director of Security at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas where Douglas was recruited to resolved a security corruption matter under investigation by the LVMPD and Nevada GCB by eliminating the corruption and reorganizing the security department. Having also been a Director of Surveillance at The Mirage and Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Throughout his career, Douglas has been instrumental in the development of security, infrastructure and business continuity plans, surveillance, and investigation operations that are widely used in gaming, retail and corporate security today. A mentor to many of today’s leaders in retail and casinos throughout America. Having also been engaged with Kroll Associates a Security Management firm in their NYC and Boston Offices and with KPMG Litigation & Forensic Services in Boston. During his retail career he worked for Grand Central Department Stores, Neiman Marcus, Bullock’s, Macy’s and Broadway Department stores. Also, as a Principle of the Florence Group, LLC a Management Consultancy providing Security and Game Protection education; a VP of Strategic Operations with the eConnect™ team; a Business Development Director Globally for major video solution providers and the Vice-President of Security, Surveillance and Risk Management at the M Resort Spa Casino. Recognized in 2023 by the International Association of Certified Surveillance Professionals with their inaugural Lifetime Achievement award. Douglas is frequently sought out for media interviews and has had many articles published in retail, gaming and security trade publications. He is an active volunteer leader within his community and the security industry, founding the ASIS International Standing Committee on Gaming Wagering Protection that provides an educational resource to the industry. He served as; Vice President of the ASIS International Foundation Board of Trustees; Vice President of Affiliate Membership for the International Masters of Gaming Law for over 10 years, and with DHS for their Commercial Facilities Sector Coordinating Council. Participating as a panelist for sponsored events in the US and internationally. “Keeping honest people honest” is his mission statement and he is a native of Las Vegas. Douglas Florence Sr., CPP Media and Training CV through 2022 ARTICLES PUBLISHED 1996 – 2018 Listed by publication ASIS Security Management Magazine (annual national seminar editions) 1996-2009: “When The Chips Are Down” contributor with the ASIS Int’l Gaming & Wagering Council “Casino Investigations and Technology” Co-Author, Derk Boss CPP, Ann Etheridge (Ed.) “Facing Facts Crooks Can’t Bet on Anonymity” “Casino Internal Investigations” co-author with Derk Boss, CPP “Odds on Security” co-author ASIS published book “Security in 2020” chapter 16, “Future of CCTV in the Gaming Industry” ISBN: 978-1-934904-04-6 ASIS published book “Security in the Year 2025” chapter 25, “The Future of Security Surveillance Systems in the Gaming Industry” ISBN: 978-1-934904-81-7 Casino Enterprise Management Magazine: 2003-2010 Editorial Advisory Board Member on Security & Surveillance Articles Authored on Security and Surveillance Management topics “Investigative Ethics: Who Should Direct the Process?” “Succession Planning and the Security Executive” “Utilization of Consultants – Increase in Bottom Line Profits” “Advantage Play Is Not a Myth: Management Strategy to Minimize Losses” “Manufacturer – Consultant – Integrator” “Confidential Informants” “Greed Gets’em Caught” “Management by Video” “Security Consultants: Do You Have an Enemy Within?” “Does the ‘Eye’ Really Blink?” “Gaming Surveillance & Security Technology Issue” “Employee Theft: Three Years Later” “Advantage Play: Cat and Mouse” “Surveillance Video as a Business Solution” “Trusting the Advice of a Cheater – Or Not” “The Cat Becomes the Mouse: Advantage Play Continues” “Professional Development of Surveillance Operators” “System Integration: Real-Time issues of the Digital Convergence” “Stories from the Gulf Coast: How Security Can Learn From Tragedy” “A Bird’s Eye View: Begins with Securing the Nest” “Meeting the Legal Challenge: Reports -Who, What, Where, When, Why, How…” “Advantage Play: Gaming is a business” “Do you know what your Surveillance Department is doing?” 2008 CEM Gaming Operations Forecast “What Really Happened: An Inside Look At the Tran False Shuffle Scam” “The Future of Security & Surveillance Technology” “What Is The Real Cost of Employee Theft American Gaming Lawyer Magazine: 2017-2018 (Casino Lawyer Magazine re-branded) “HD Video Surveillance & Training” Spring 2017 “Emerging Technology – The General Data Protection Regulation – Compliance?” Fall 2018 Casino Lawyer Magazine: 2006-2009; “Technology: Security & Surveillance CCTV Developments” “The Forensic Security Consultant: Preparation for Litigation Supportand the Courtroom” “Legal or Moral Responsibility for Casino Operations: Employee Theft Investigations and Resolution” “The Tipping Point” For Corporate Social Responsibility” SUMMARY ARTICLES PUBLISHED 1996 – 2018 (continued) Casino Lawyer - CALA Edition- La Ley Del Juego 2012 and 2013 “Video de seguriadad y vigilancia del Casino” “Juego de Ventaja: Como el Uso de Tecnología Avanzada "Truncará" al Contador de Cartas y el Vídeo HD en las Mesas de Juegos, Removerá Todas las Dudas” Casino Ops Magazine, 1998: “Focusing the Eye in the Sky, Business Planning: A Tool for Gaming Security.” Served on the Advisory Board for this publication for gaming security. Casino & Gaming International (UK Publication) 2009 Employee Theft & Criminal Investigations: “Is Technology, Training or Defining a Crime the Answer” Global Gaming Business Magazine: 2002-2007 “High Fidelity, dvr development in the surveillance sector of the gaming business” “Advantage Play: BLACKJACK: What are we missing” “Inside Job - Spotting the Clues” Cover Story and feature article: G2E Preview – “Security & Surveillance Leaps Forwards” International Gaming & Wagering Business (IGWB) magazine 2000: Interviewed for Special Edition, Casino Security insert. Indian Gaming Magazine: 2012 - 2014 “The State of Indian Gaming Today: Operational Considerations for Transition to HD Surveillance”, March 2012 “Tachi Palace Hotel and Ca...Expand for more