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Rob highlights that open-source intelligence involves collecting publicly available information from the internet. The community's expertise lies in finding small clues—photos, tattoos, social media footprints—that might help, for example, identifying a missing individual in a trafficked person’s photograph. Collecting such data not only clarifies a person’s current location but also strengthens the efforts of law enforcement agencies.
The collaborative nature of Tracking Laboratory means that all gathered intelligence is shared with authorities, aiding their investigations. For cases like Natalie's father—who has been missing for nearly thirty years—even the tiniest piece of information can be a breakthrough, offering hope where little previously existed.