Security Expert Witnesses in Florida
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of security expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on security and related issues. Security expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these security expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Security, Use Of Force, Workplace Violence, Apartment, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Physical Security, Security Management, Access Control, Apartment Security, Casino Security, Church Security, Cpted, and Crime Foreseeability.
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Elizabeth J Dumbaugh, CPP
Major, US Army Reserve-Premises Liability Expert
THG Consultants
Security, Premises Liability
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Apartment Security, Parking Lots, Parking Garages, Terrorism, Bars/Lounges/Nightclubs, Security Guards, Transportation Security, Hotel Security, Security Management, Violent Crimes, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Special Event Security, Workplace Violence, Policy & Procedures, Physical Security
Elizabeth Dumbaugh, CPP, is a premises liability and security consultant and testifying expert for THG Consultants, a firm whose consultants have conducted more than 1400 forensic evaluations of premises located in 46 states as well as in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Columbia, South America and Istanbul, Turkey. Elizabeth consults regarding security and safety aspects of commercial property management and conducts security audits for various types of commercial premises, including but not limited to: multi-family housing, resorts, hotels, retail and office space, nightclubs, and convenience stores.
She is board-certified in security management, having earned the prestigious designation of Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, where she serves on the ASIS Leadership and Management Practices Council providing global security best practices to ASIS members. She is a Crime Prevention Practitioner, a designation awarded by the Florida Attorney General’s ...
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Drew Neckar, MBA, CPP, CHPA
Security executive and consultant
COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions
Security, Premises Liability
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Healthcare/Hospital Security, Bar/Nightclub Security, Parking Lot Security, Campus Safety, School Security, Negligent Security, CPTED, Crime Prevention, Crime Foreseeability, Use of Force, Security Officers/Guards, Workplace Violence, Security Assessment, Risk Assessment, Security Training/Education
Drew Neckar is a board-certified security management professional who over his 20+ year career has managed safety and security programs for companies operating in the healthcare, higher education, financial services, and nightclub industries.
In 2014 Drew founded Security Advisors Consulting Group, a full-service security consulting firm that has provided strategic advice on improvement of security and violence prevention programs to companies throughout the United States and internationally.
Drew and security programs he has managed have been recognized with awards including:
Mayo Clinic Health Systems' Security Department was awarded the “Program of Distinction” award from the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) while under Drew's leadership.
Mayo Clinic Health Systems' Security Department was named to Security Magazine’s “Security 500” as one of the top Security programs while under Drew's leadership.
Named Global Security Consultant of the Ye...
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Charles Ahmad, CPP, PCI, PSP
Security Expert - Apartment Complex Focus
Group Nine Risk Consulting
Premises Liability, Security
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Premises Liability for Negligent Security, Use of Force, Apartment Complexes, Violent Crime, Security Guards, Gas Stations, Security Negligence
Charlie is the founding partner of Group Nine Risk Consulting, a firm specializing in security risk management, forensic consulting, and security training. He founded Group Nine Risk Consulting following a long and successful military and federal law enforcement career that spanned nearly 30 years.
Charlie was employed by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for 25 years, retiring as a Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal in January 2022. During his career with the USMS, he was responsible for numerous aspects of security risk management including exterior perimeters, access control, security assessments, managing security personnel, security awareness training, video surveillance, protective intelligence, and workplace violence prevention at several federal courthouses around the country. His work with the USMS often involved proactively identifying, investigating, and mitigating threats to the life and safety of hundreds of federal judicial personnel across numerous federal facilities an...
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Michelle L Chace, MSSM
Security/Premise Liability 20+ years experience
Mitigation Assessor, LLC
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Premises Liability, Security Negligence, CPTED, Security Procedures, Security Master Plans, Physical Security, Mitigation Assessment, Mitigation Planning, Emergency Management, Electronic Security Design, Threat Assessment, Security Policies, Incident Reporting, Security Training, Risk Assessment, Security Standards
Michelle L. Chace is a physical security subject matter expert and forensic expert witness with more than 20 years of professional experience in physical security, threat/vulnerability/risk assessment, premises liability, and negligent security analysis. Her expertise includes the evaluation of alleged security failures and the application of generally accepted security principles, methodologies, and industry standards.
Ms. Chace currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert with Kolins Security Group, where she conducts comprehensive security assessments involving document review, stakeholder interviews, and on-site inspections. Her forensic work includes the review and analysis of incidents involving alleged security deficiencies, the preparation of expert reports, and testimony in depositions and court proceedings related to premises liability and negligent security matters.
Ms. Chace has held senior security consulting and project management roles with nationally recognized firms,...
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Lance R Foster
Highly qualified and experienced security expert
Security Associates, Inc.
Clearwater, Florida
Security
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Negligent security, Premises liability, Bank security, Parking lot security, Apartment security, Bar/nightclub security, Casino security, Cruise line security, Office security, Condo security, Retail security
Strong qualifications in the field of security with memberships in the most prestigious professional associations and certifications from each. Retained by plaintiffs and defendants in 300+ negligent security lawsuits, 100+ depositions, and 63 trials. Testimony never struck or restricted. Trained in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.
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Mark J Lang
Negligent Security & Police Practices Expert, MCJ
Investigations HQ
Orlando, Florida
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Security
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Negligent Security, Police Practices, Security Policies and Procedures, Premises Liability, Police Standards and Procedures, Criminal Investigations, Security Management, Law Enforcement Operations, Patient Elopement, Hospital Security, Behavior Health Security, CPTED, Healthcare Security, Workplace Violence in Health
Mark J. Lang, MCJ, CPP, CHPA, is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Investigations HQ, LLC, a Florida-based private investigations and security consulting firm. With more than 40 years of experience in law enforcement, healthcare security, private investigations, and security management, Mr. Lang is recognized as an expert in negligent security, premises liability, hospital security, law enforcement practices, and police standards and procedures.
Mr. Lang retired from the Orange County Sheriff's Office (Florida) as a Captain assigned to the Special Investigations Division, where he supervised specialized units including Undercover Narcotics, Fugitive Apprehension, Criminal Intelligence, Vice, Pharmaceutical Investigations, and various federal and local task force operations. His extensive law enforcement career included leadership assignments in patrol, tactical operations, criminal investigations, and special operations.
Following his law enforcement career, Mr. Lang became th...
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Robin C. Nagele, M.A.
Security Expert Witness | Premises Liability
Nagele Security Advisors, LLC
Dunedin, Florida
Security, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Premises Liability, Negligent Trng, FS 768.0706, Security Audit, Corporate Security, Negligent Security, Apartment, Hotel Security, Risk Assessment, Active Shooter, Standard of Care, Multifamily, Access Control, Guard Management, Crime Prevention, Workplace Violence, Security Management, Risk Assessment, Security Trng, Crime Foreseeab
Robin C. Nagele, M.A., is the Principal and Founder of Nagele Security Advisors, LLC, a U.S. Small Business Administration-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), specializing in forensic security consulting and expert witness testimony in civil litigation matters involving premises liability, negligent security, and physical security standard of care.
A retired U.S. Army Military Police Corps Sergeant Major (E-9) and Bronze Star Medal recipient, Mr. Nagele attained the Army's highest enlisted rank in an unprecedented 18 years, a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of all enlisted soldiers, before completing 21 years of honorable service. He served as NCOIC of Nuclear Physical Security Operations, holding formal Army certification in Intrusion Detection System Operations (172 hours) including Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta alert classifications. He is also a certified U.S. Army Drill Sergeant and Combat Veteran, ...
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Elizabeth J Dumbaugh, CPP
Major, US Army Reserve-Premises Liability Expert
THG Consultants
Sarasota, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Apartment Security, Parking Lots, Parking Garages, Terrorism, Bars/Lounges/Nightclubs, Security Guards, Transportation Security, Hotel Security, Security Management, Violent Crimes, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Special Event Security, Workplace Violence, Policy & Procedures, Physical Security
Elizabeth Dumbaugh, CPP, is a premises liability and security consultant and testifying expert for THG Consultants, a firm whose consultants have conducted more than 1400 forensic evaluations of premises located in 46 states as well as in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Columbia, South America and Istanbul, Turkey. Elizabeth consults regarding security and safety aspects of commercial property management and conducts security audits for various types of commercial premises, including but not limited to: multi-family housing, resorts, hotels, retail and office space, nightclubs, and convenience stores.
She is board-certified in security management, having earned the prestigious designation of Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, where she serves on the ASIS Leadership and Management Practices Council providing global security best practices to ASIS members. She is a Crime Prevention Practitioner, a designation awarded by the Florida Attorney General’s ...
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Frank A Finley, II, PSP
A Proven Security & Premises Liability Expert
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida
Premises Liability, Security
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workplace violence, healthcare security, physical security, church security, security design, resort security, manufacturing security, mental health security, veterans affairs, inadequate/negligent security, premises security, assault, murder, rape, robbery, violent crime, premises security liability, security, standard of care
Frank is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel with 32 years of service, as started, grew, and recently sold a multimillion dollar security consulting firm. He is a physical security and risk mitigation subject matter expert with 30 years of experience, having assisted Federal, state, local, private sector officials, as well as facility owners and operators to enhance their physical security posture. He works with organizations to address their demanding security needs, translating vulnerabilities into compelling security and operations efficiencies. Being completely versed in numerous national and international physical security design guidelines and standards, Frank serves as an advisor to AE design teams in the proper risk assessment and cost-effective implementation of risk mitigation measures. Clients include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Interior, Department of Defense, several Universities, Fortune 500 manufacturers, hospitality organizations, and nume...
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Charles M Johnson, PSP, FCP
Board Certified - 30 Years Security Experience
NGA Security Advisors
Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Apartment, Condo, Security Management, Video Surveillance, Cameras, Access Control, Gate Control, Security Guards, Fire Alarm, Sprinkler System, Negligent Security, Florida, Georgia, FS 768.0706, CPTED, Visitor Management, Casino, Gaming, Commercial Real Estate, Crime Prevention
Charles is a Board-Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP®) & a Florida designated Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner (FCP) with more than 30 years of experience in the physical security industry.
In his current role as the Founder & CEO of NGA Security Advisors he provides consultation to clients in a variety of industries. He conducts onsite technology, vulnerability & CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) assessments and then provide detailed reports identifying current technology that exists, potential new technology improvements, areas of vulnerability and where CPTED can be applied to deter crime.
Charles can assist with Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Personal Injury cases where Security Management, Crime Prevention, Physical Access Control, Cameras, Video Surveillance, Biometrics, Artificial Intelligence, Vehicle Entrance, Pedestrian Entrance, Exterior Barriers, Fire, Burglar & Sprinkler Alarms are being called into ...
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William S. Marcisz, JD, CPP, CHPA
Security & Workplace Violence Expert Witness
Strategic Security Management Consulting, Inc.
Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Hospital & Healthcare Security, Negligent Security, Workplace Violence, Crime Foreseeability, Mall-Retail-Store Security, Hotel & Hospitality Security, Apartment Buildings & Office Security, Parking Lots-Garage Security, Violent Crimes, Casino Security, Bars & Nightclubs and School Security
William S. Marcisz ("Bill"), is President & Chief Consultant for Strategic Security Management Consulting, Inc., providing litigation support to both Plaintiffs and Defense clients including: Case Review & Assessment, Affidavits, Expert Testimony, Investigations and Forensic Consultation on standards of care and best practices in matters pertaining to Premises Liability, Negligent Security, Security Use of Force, and related Civil Litigation with an emphasis on Hospital/Healthcare Security and Workplace Violence. Trial testimony has aided in attaining Jury Awards up to $13.5 Million.
As a Forensic Security Consultant, Mr. Marcisz has reviewed and provided opinions in matters involving violent crime, including active shooter incidents involving claims with high liability exposure, and involving organizations, hospitals, and businesses with national and worldwide brand recognition.
Mr. Marcisz has 40 years of combined experience in private security and complex litigation. Mr. Marc...
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Gary L Deel, PhD, JD, MS, MA
Hospitality Expert (Hotels, Restaurants, etc.)
FC Consulting & Expert Witness
Windermere, Florida
Hotel & Restaurant, Travel & Tourism
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Business, Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Employment, Human Resources, Safety, Security, Resorts, Lodging, Airlines, Cruise Lines, Meetings, Conventions, Conferences
Dr. Gary Deel is a polymath with a strong record of career success in several industries including hospitality management, higher education, legal work, and professional consulting, and a mastery of knowledge in several other academic areas including business management, aerospace studies, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice.
Gary has spent more than 15 years as a professor at various institutions, including Valencia College, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Colorado Technical University (CTU), Kaplan University, the Art Institutes (Ai), the University of Central Florida (UCF), American Public University System (APUS), Colorado State University (CSU), and University of Florida (UFL), and Thomas University (TU). Gary has developed and taught courses in business, hospitality, leadership, ethics, law, professionalism, sales and marketing, engineering, maintenance, culinary arts, human resources, space studies, astronomy, and other academic areas. Gary currently serves ...
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KAREL COSTA-ARMAS
Property Management, Community Associations,& HOA
Homeowner Association Consulting
Odessa, Florida
Property Management, Premises Liability
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HOA Management, Community Association Management, Homeowners Association, Property Management, Luxury high rise, Condo Association, premise liability, maintenance, security, Fiduciary Duty, personal injury, Community Manager, HOA, Highrise, slip and fall, Condominium, apartments, wrongful death, H.O.A., property
Professional Property Management can be a complex industry to navigate. HOA's, Apartment buildings, and other types of Community Associations ( common interest communities and multi-family properties), such as highrise condominiums encounter legal challenges often. Whether it is a slip and fall, criminal act, operational mistakes, procedural problems, violation of fiduciary duty, and or any probelm, I may be able to help your firm delve deep into the details that may help your case. If involved early enough in your case, I may be able to assist in your strategy for upcoming depositions.
With nearly two decades in Florida's community association management industry, I have attained the necessary experience to assist my clients through just about any situation. I have handled a broad spectrum of construction projects for luxury properties in Miami and the Tampa Bay area. Those have given me an edge in this ever-changing field. Helping legal firms, insurance carriers, frustrated home...
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James H Cantrell, CPM, CAM
Standard of Care Property, Association Management
Cantrell Associates
Florida
Real Estate, Property Management
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Property management, Broker, agent, apartment, commercial, HOA, Condominium management, office, Slips Trips Falls, maintenance, water intrusion, mold, personal injury, security, homeowner association, due diligence, real estate property management, real estate disputes, condo management
Mr. Cantrell is currently active in day-to-day property management. He is a California Real Estate Broker, a Certified Property Manager (CPM), by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and a Condominium Association Manager (CAM) in the state of Florida.
He is an expert in all aspects of Real Estate including Property Management of Residential, Commercial, Condominiums and Homeowners Associations, Shopping Centers.
Expert in Standards of Care, property damage, personal injury, habitability, landlord/tenant, maintenance, air quality and mold issues, receiverships, lease interpretation, partnership agreements, trust properties, child molestation.
An IREM instructor teaching throughout the US , Russia and Poland. Recipient 1987 Frank Lyons award-CPM of the year, CPM Emeritus 2011, President IREM San Francisco, IREM SF instructor of the year 2001, 2007 nd 2013 Lloyd Hanford Jr Distinguished Faculty award IREM.
Featured speaker National Facility Management and Technol...
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James F Pastor, PhD, JD, CPP
Public Safety & Security Expert
SecureLaw LLC
Naples, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Use of Force, Security Technology, Church Security, Search & Seizure, Security Monitoring, 1st Amendment, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Gang Crime
James F. Pastor is the founder and principal expert of SecureLaw LLC, a legal and security consultancy. He is a multifaceted public safety and security expert with a rich background that spans policing, security, law, and academia. Starting as a tactical officer in Gang Crime Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, this real-world experience laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in one of the nation's most dynamic policing environments.
Transitioning to the courtroom, Dr. Pastor built a distinguished legal career representing police unions, security guard firms, and electronic security companies. With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, this academic insight, combined with his practical experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liability, making him a sought-after advisor for corporations and communities seeking to prevent crime or mitigate its impacts.
Dr. Pastor's "security sense" is a blend of street-level policing intuition, academic scho...
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Thomas Shea, D.SC., CPP
Law Enforcement and Security Expert
Evidence Solutions, Inc.
Parrish, Florida
Police Practices & Procedures, Security
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Law Enforcement, Use of Force, Deadly Force, Internal Affairs, Police Training, Negligent Security, Inadequate Security, Security Consulting, Campus Security, Hospital Security, School Security, Special Event Security, Premises Liability, Hiring & Firing, Wrongful Termination, Police Promotion
Tom Shea is a nationally recognized Law Enforcement and Security expert in policing best practices, security standards, and emergency preparedness, specializing in police operations, use of force, premises liability, negligent security, and related civil litigation issues. With a distinguished career spanning law enforcement, academia, and consulting, his experience includes authoring comprehensive security plans and providing emergency response training.
Tom began his career with the Long Branch Police Department in 1998, following honorable service in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm. During his law enforcement tenure, he served as a police commander and was a part of the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team (SWAT). After retiring in 2017, Tom transitioned to academia, founding and directing the Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Program at Seton Hall University. He also served as an instructor for LSU/NCBRT, delivering training on active shooter ...
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Donald P Redl, Jr, PCI, CFI-FTER
Use-of-Force, Firearms and Training Expert
Apex Intelligence Group LLC
Florida
Firearms & Ballistics, Security
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Justification, Lawful Use of Force, Firearms, Firearms Training, Firearms Training Accidents, Force on Force, Force on Force Training, Force on Force Training Accidents, Negligent Training, Air Soft Training, Air Soft Training Accidents, Security, Negligent Security, Concealed Carry, Deadly Force, Use of Force, Shooting
Don Redl – Board Certified Investigator | Use-of-Force & Firearms Expert
Don Redl is a Board Certified Investigator with licensure in New York, Florida, and Wyoming, bringing over 30 years of experience as a New York State DCJS Certified Firearms Instructor (FA), General Topics / Use-of-Force Instructor (GT), and an expert in Scenario-Based Force-on-Force and Active Shooter Response Training.
Don holds the rating of Stock Service Pistol Master from the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and multiple instructor credentials from the National Rifle Association, including: NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, NRA Instructor in Pistol, Personal Protection, and Firearm Safety. He is also a past first-place finisher at the prestigious National Tactical Invitational.
A three-time published author: Get Off The X 2017, Fighting Handgun 2019, Force-on-Force 2022, and nationally recognized speaker, Don has presented on critical topics such as: U...
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RICHARD M BLOM
Chief of Police (Ret.)
Miami Police (Retired)
Miami, Florida
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Security
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Police Practices & Procedures, use of force, vehicular pursuits, vulnerabilities, business security, personal security, residential security
Richard Blom is law enforcement professional with over 39 years of experience. His last position was as the Chief of Police of the City of Doral, Florida. The policing philosophy and operational strategies that he introduced coupled with the partnerships that he created with the community and media contributed to a significant reduction in crime every single month during his tenure as chief. During his tenure as chief the department received several prestigious awards and recognitions for community policing practices.
Prior to his appointment as chief, he was the Assistant Chief of the Miami Police Department where he started his career in 1975. During his career with the Miami Police Department, he held command level positions in all three of the department’s divisions. In addition, he has held a number of high-profile assignments such as Commander of the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Bomb Squad Commander, as well as the Commander of the Crime Prevention an...
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