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Background: The owner of a well-known restaurant and bar reached out to me with concerns about the reputation of the establishment being tarnished by the potentially embarrassing activities of his employees and/or patrons. He was worried that negative actions of these individuals could lead to negative publicity, loss of business, and legal issues. Process: To address these concerns, I performed an in-depth security assessment using a security assessment framework. This included behavior observations during peak hours, and an analysis of the establishment's current security practices and policies. During the assessment, I identified key areas of concern such as inadequate surveillance, lack of employee training, and weak security policies. I then made recommendations for improvement in these areas, including the installation of additional surveillance cameras, employee training on security protocols, and the development of a comprehensive security policy. Takeaway: The owner of the restaurant and bar implemented the recommendations, resulting in better security practices and posture. This improved the overall security of the establishment, reducing the likelihood of negative incidents and protecting the reputation of the business. Additionally, the new security measures helped the owner to comply with relevant regulations and laws, which helped to mitigate legal risks and improve the overall safety of the establishment. Overall, the security assessment provided the owner with the information and tools necessary to protect the reputation and assets of his business.

Background: A law firm was having difficulty finding the subject of a lawsuit in order to assess what assets he may have for forfeiture. The firm needed to locate the individual in order to recover assets for the victim in the lawsuit and contacted me to assist. Process: To help the law firm locate the subject of the lawsuit, I performed an in-depth search online. I used various techniques such as searching public records, social media analysis, and Google Street View. I was able to locate a key clue that provided context about the individual's spouse. Through further social media analysis, I was able to fully identify and locate the subject of the lawsuit. This included image comparison of pictures on social media and cross reference with the residence found from public records and Google Street View of the residence. Takeaway: The law firm was able to use the information I provided to identify potential assets that could be recovered for the victim in the lawsuit. My thorough online search and social media analysis provided the firm with the information they needed to locate the individual, and the assets they may have. This helped the firm to build a stronger case, and ultimately helped the victim to recover the assets they were entitled to. Overall, my process of online search, social media analysis and image comparison helped the law firm to successfully locate the subject of the lawsuit and identify potential assets that could be recovered for the victim.