MOORE POLICE DEPARTMENT

2020 A N N U A L R E P O R T

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117 E. Main St.Moore, OK 73160405-793-5171

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Public Safety Center 117 E Main St. Moore, OK 73160

1 2020 Annual Report

Chief Letter .....................................................................................................................................2

Leadership ......................................................................................................................................3

Our Vision, Mission, and Values ..................................................................................................5

2020 Highlights ..............................................................................................................................6

Responding to COVID-19 .............................................................................................................8

Deployment Chart .........................................................................................................................9

Patrol ............................................................................................................................................. 10

911 Communications ................................................................................................................ 11

Training Division ......................................................................................................................... 12

RITE Training ............................................................................................................................... 13

School Resource Officers.......................................................................................................... 14

Traffic Unit .................................................................................................................................... 15

Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) ........................................................................................ 16

Civil Disturbance Team .............................................................................................................. 17

Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) .......................................................................................... 18

Accident Specialist Unit............................................................................................................. 19

Community Service Unit (CSU) ................................................................................................ 20

Honor Guard ................................................................................................................................ 25

K9 Unit .......................................................................................................................................... 26

Peer Support ................................................................................................................................ 27

Crime Suppression Unit ............................................................................................................ 28

Criminal Investigations Division .............................................................................................. 29

Property Clerk .............................................................................................................................. 30

Records Department.................................................................................................................. 30

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2 Moore Police Department

Welcome to the Moore Police Department annual report covering the 2020 calendar year. For a variety of reasons, 2020 saw its fair share of excitement and change. Throughout 2020, we experienced leadership changes in the police department, and have brought about a renewed vigor to implementing 21st-century Policing Standards.

Striving for excellence and developing leaders at all levels is a top priority for me as Chief of Police. The City of Moore provides unique support to their police department. This city mindset aligns with my philosophy of developing law enforcement leaders.

During this calendar year, we have worked with our community to endure pandemics, civil unrest, and community tragedy. We have stood side by side with our community forging strong partnerships. We have worked together to find answers to problems and apply solutions.

Numerous Moore Police Officers and staff were recognized this year for life-saving and meritorious service to the community through the media and the police awards program. We came together each day of 2020 to enhance our community by impacting the lives of individuals. The impacts of your police officers on our

community were both heroic and compassionate. I believe that we have the finest staff in the state serving this great community.

This annual report is one aspect of the commitment to transparency and accountability we made to the public we serve. We do not work alone. Our efforts are in partnership with other organizations, agencies, and individuals throughout the community — like our 2020 implementation of Handle with Care in cooperation with Moore Public Schools.

To each one of you, thank you for allowing us to be of service.

Sincerely,

Todd Gibson, Chief of Police

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Chief Todd Gibson

Todd Gibson became Chief of Police of Moore in April of 2020. He came from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office where he was elected Sheriff in October of 2017. He started his career at Warr Acres in 1996, then went to the Norman Police Department in 1998, where he retired in 2016. He has over two decades of law enforcement experience including many leadership roles such as NPD SWAT Commander. He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Chief Gibson has college degrees in corrections and criminal justice from OCCC and UCO.

Assistant Chief Blake Green

The Moore Police Department welcomed Assistant Chief Blake Green in December of 2020. He came from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department where he was Undersheriff and acting Sheriff from 2017. He retired from the Norman Police Department where he served as the Criminal Investigations commander, vice chair of CLEET, SWAT Commander, and Racial Intelligence Training and Engagement Trainer. He attended the Senior Management Institute for Police in 2017, completing the IACP Leadership in Police Organizations.

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Major Jon White

White started his career in Law Enforcement in 1990 with the Moore Police Department. He graduated from The Center for American and International Law School of Police Supervision in 2002. He has served as a Patrol Supervisor, Patrol Shift Commander, Criminal Investigations Commander, and is currently the Operations Bureau Commander.

Major Ted Belling

Ted Belling has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Associate’s in Computer Sciences. He started with the department in 1989. He served as a detective. He helped develop the Accident Specialist Unit. He completed the Leadership in Police Organizations course. He is currently the Bureau Commander over Professional Standards, Communications, Records, Public Information, Training, Community Services Unit, School Resource Officers, and the Criminal Investigations Division.

Cynthia Orange, Assistant to the Chief

Cynthia Orange is the Administrative Assistant to the Chief. She has worked for the Moore Police Department for 25 years.

L E A D E R S H I P


O U R V I S I O NWe aspire to enhance the community by positively impacting the lives of individuals.

O U R M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N TThe Moore Police Department is here to walk alongside residents to create a city desirable to live in. Forging strong partnerships, we will find answers and apply solutions to problems. Compassionately serving and seeking the best outcomes with the community. Fighting crime, Passionately Protecting the community, and humbly putting Service Before Self.

Together we are MOORE STRONG.

O U R V A L U E S

Integrity Our character in action; honest, trustworthy, and in corruptible.

Professionalism Treating everyone with dignity and respect. Service with Pride and Honor.

Accountability Openly operating to the expectations of the community. Own our actions.

Empowerment Leading to increase partnerships and effectiveness, seeking excellence.

Humility We are not better than our citizens, service before self.


2020 H I G H L I G H T S

The Moore Police Department provides law enforcement services to residents and visitors to the City of Moore in an effort to create a safe community by protecting life, preserving liberty, and keeping the peace. The 92 commissioned officers and 17 civilian employees of the Department are committed to this mission and maintain utmost vigilance and professionalism in the protection of the City.

We welcomed new Chief of Police, Todd Gibson (top) and Assistant Chief, Blake Green (bottom).

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Six new 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles were received in December of 2020 and are being outfitted for the patrol division.

Three Harley Davidson police motorcycles were replaced with current year models.

The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Safe Oklahoma Grant provided $50,000 towards target policing in an effort to reduce violent crime. Officers worked a combined 858.5 hours of overtime to combat violent crime.

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Body armor for 29 commissioned personnel was replaced this year.


R E S P O N D I N G T O

COVID-19The emergence of COVID-19 impacted communities across the globe. Law enforcement departments worldwide encountered unprecedented challenges, and, in response, took unprecedented actions to keep themselves, their officers, and their communities safe. Moore was no exception. We had to find new ways to do business while maintaining the highest level of service to those we passionately protect. We will continue to mitigate obstacles as we move forward and police smarter. Always ready. Always thinking ahead.


D E P L O Y M E N T C H A R T

Chief

Assistant Chief

Operations Bureau Major

Support Services Bureau Major

Criminal Investigations Division Captain

Criminal Investigation Lieutenant

Support Services Lieutenant

Professional Standards Unit

Training Unit (1)

Records Unit (2)

Community Service Unit (2)

School Resource Officer Unit (7)

Communications Supervisor

Communications Unit(13 Full-time, 3 Part-time)

Emergency Response Team

Peer Support

Civil Disturbance Team

Hostage Negotiation Unit

Accident Specialist Unit

Detective Unit (8)

Special Investigations Unit (3)

Property (1)

Detective Secretary (1)

Patrol Division C Captain

Patrol Division B Captain

Lieutenant Lieutenant LieutenantLieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant

Officers (5) Officers (8) Officers (8)Officers (10) Officers (9) Officers (7)

Traffic (5) K-9 (1)

Patrol Division A Captain

Support Service Division Captain

Administrative AssistantSpecial Field Services


PATROLThe Moore Police Department has 51 police officers who work in patrol. The patrol officers are divided up into three shifts. The shifts provide 24/7 coverage to the approximate 22 square miles of Moore. Each shift is divided into 6 patrol districts which provides better coverage and more timely response times to the citizens of Moore.

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222020 Patrol Statistics

Calls for Service 67,696

Traffic Stops 15,216

Citations 9,051

Arrests 1,640


The Moore Police Department Communications Division dispatches calls for service to both Moore Police and Moore Fire Departments. During 2020 we were able to enter into a contract with Norman Regional Health Care Systems to begin doing Medical Dispatching after the first of the year. This service was previously contracted with a third party vendor. This is an exciting change to our Communications Center and has allowed us the opportunity to hire additional personnel which was desperately needed. When fully staffed our Communications Center will staff 13 full-time dispatchers, 3 part-time dispatchers and 1 Supervisor.

This year we were lucky to have two dispatchers earn the honor of Dispatcher of the Year. Christy Pittman and David Sitzman received this honor for the amazing job they did during the tragic Moore High School incident earlier in the year.

Our newest employees were given hands on Fire Training from our fantastic Administration at Moore Fire Department. This training gave them a better understanding of the needs of our firemen when they are called into service.

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In 2020, the Moore Police Department conducted numerous training courses. We trained in low-light firearms useage, tactical driving, and defensive tactics. In addition to these annual norms, we also conducted training on Racial Intelligence, Crisis Intervention, and hosted several management/leadership courses. Oklahoma requires all police officers obtain 25 hours of continuing education a year. MPD officers averaged 77.3 hours of training this year.

TRAINING D I V I S I O N

Officers attend a firearms training course as part of their yearly training.


A V E R A G E H O U R S O F T R A I N I N G77.3The Moore Police Department began RITE (Racial Intelligence Training and Engagement) training in 2020. Officers learn how to improve themselves (personally) and gives them ways to understand and improve their implicit bias and internal communication. RITE teaches tools and techniques that improve the officer’s communication on the front line, to help them de-escalate calls, as well as helping to improve departmental accountability standards.

RITE T R A I N I N G


For over twenty years, the Moore Police Department has partnered with Moore Public Schools to provide School Resource Officers. SRO’s are committed to providing and maintaining a safe environment for students and faculty.

MPD’s SRO program consists of seven full-time officers, all of whom receive nationally accredited SRO training. Each junior high school is staffed with one officer, while the two high schools are staffed with two officers. MPD SRO’s volunteer for this special duty and are selected by a board of interviewers based on their qualifications and compatibility for this unique role.

The consistent daily assignment of the SRO to their specific school is of great benefit. SRO’s take great pride in their schools and have developed fierce loyalty toward their students and faculty. SRO’s cherish their mentorship role and find great reward in positively impacting the lives of young students. During the summer months and school breaks, SRO’s supplement MPD’s Patrol Division and attend additional training.

Reports

SCHOOL R E S O U R C E O F F I C E R S

Moore High School 41

Southmoore High School 29

Central Jr. High 11

Highland East Jr. High 6

Highland West Jr. High 12

2020 SRO total reports 99


For nearly 20 years the Moore Police Department has depended upon the Motorcycle Unit to assist the Patrol Division in day-to-day operations. Their objective has been to educate the motoring public on rules of the road and to assist in areas of traffic enforcement better suited for the agility of a motorcycle versus a patrol vehicle. We currently have three officers assigned to our Motorcycle Division and are proud to be one of the few police departments across Oklahoma who ride Harley Davidson Police Motorcycles.

In 2020, the Moore Police Department expanded the Motorcycle Unit to include the addition of two officers operating unmarked patrol vehicles. With the addition of these two units, the Motorcycle Unit was renamed

TRAFFIC U N I T

2020 Traffic Unit Statistics (Sept.-Dec.)

Total Traffic Stops 3,854

Total Violations 6,179

Accidents 119

The Moore Police Department Traffic Unit. In addition to their normal traffic duties, the unmarked patrol vehicles help alleviate the investigation of traffic accidents across the patrol division and allow for the movement of speed trailers and other traffic monitoring devices utilized by the Police Department.


The Moore Police SWAT team is comprised of 18 designated Officers, who are specifically trained and equipped to resolve critical incidents that are so hazardous, complex, or unusual they may exceed the capabilities of first responders or investigators.

SWAT operations include, but are not limited to, hostage-taking, barricaded suspects, snipers, terrorist acts, and other high-risk incidents. As a matter of department policy, a SWAT team may also be used to serve high-risk warrants, both search and arrest, where public and officer safety issues necessitate such use.

The ultimate goal of the Moore Police SWAT team is the protection of human life.

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The Moore Police Department has traditionally incorporated into daily patrol functions any community policing needs that may arise in the form of demonstrations and events that may draw large crowds. In recent years the Moore Police Department has formed our Civil Disturbance Team (CDT) to handle these needs. The city has three designated CDT teams who can be activated at any time.

The teams are comprised of various members of patrol who have received specialized training. The CDT may be deployed for a variety of different purposes to include dispersion or control of crowds, maintain public order, discourage criminal behavior, or protect people or property. The team is equipped with specialized equipment to help protect themselves and citizens in the event of violent encounters, and to assist in crowd control efforts if need be.

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The purpose of the hostage negotiator team (HNT) is to save lives. We are the “velvet glove” to SWAT’s “iron fist.” HNT communicates with people who are threatening violence, i.e., people in crisis (PIC), hostage takers, and barricaded subjects using active listening skills (ALS) to bring about a peaceful resolution to a dangerous situation. The Moore Police Department’s HNT team is comprised of 11 police officers and two mental health advisors.

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HNTTeam 1 LeaderSgt Dickinson

Sgt Smith

Sgt R. Miller

Sgt Spellman

Civ. T. Woods

Team 2 LeaderSgt Barnes

Sgt Giza

Sgt Schultz

Ofc Gurchanoff

Civ. L. Ross

Team ChiefSgt Wallace


Reconstructionists conduct collision analysis and reconstruction to identify the cause of a collision and contributing factors including the role of the driver(s), vehicle(s), roadway and general environment. These officers are specialists who receive over 160 hours of training beyond any basic traffic collision courses.

Collision reconstructions are typically performed in cases involving fatalities or personal injury. These analysis can take one to three weeks to complete depending on the severity of the accident. Results from collision reconstructions are also sometimes used for making roads and highways safer, as well as improving safety aspects of motor vehicle designs. MPD reconstructionists responded to six fatality collisions in 2020.

ACCIDENT S P E C I A L I S T U N I T

Officers receive advanced training on reconstructing accidents using the Faro Laser Scanner to capture data at an accident.


The mission of the Community Service Unit (CSU) is to reduce crime, fear of crime, and improve the living conditions within the city. The unit will use non-traditional and innovative solutions to law enforcement and other community problems. They engage with community partners to build strong, long-term relationships between police and all with whom they engage with. They led various events within the community to include, Fill the Trailer, Lunch with A Cop, Coffee with A Cop, DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Days, Senior Safety Classes, Bicycle Safety Rodeo, Boots and Badges Blood Drive, National Police Week, Bicycle Donation Program, Crime Free Multi Housing, Child Safety Days, Homeless Outreach, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, and Active Shooter Training. They maintain professional working relationships with the OKC Thunder, OU Athletics, iHeart Radio, and Safe Kids Oklahoma. The unit obtained grants to fund their programs, abated graffiti within the city, while also working to help the homeless community to obtain services with the goal of alleviating their situation.

COMMUNITY S E R V I C E U N I T

CSU Officers Staff Sergeant David Dickinson and Rebecca Miller with Moore residents at a Coffee With A Cop event.


Shop With a Cop 2020

This year’s Shop With a Cop event capped off a decade of helping those kids most in need in Moore. The officers and children shared a very warm and rewarding experience. A parade of more than thirty police cars with children at the helm of lights and sirens was only part of the day the children from the Moore community will likely never forget. Each child was paired with an officer and given $200 to spend along with a number of other free items from local businesses. To date, Shop With a Cop has helped over 270 children!

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National Night Out

National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. NNO enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. We are happy our 10th annual event brought out over 1,000 visitors.

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Fill the Trailer

2020 marked the first year the Moore Police Department held two Fill the Trailer events at Burlington. The Moore Police Department was successful in collecting over 200 jackets and 44 pairs of shoes from our generous community. All of the donated items were given to Santa Express to be distributed to the kids in Moore.

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The Moore Police Honor Guard’s primary purpose is to provide honors for fallen comrades. The honor guard also serves as the “guardians of the colors” by displaying and escorting the national flag on ceremonial occasions. The unit, now in its fourth year, is comprised of commissioned members of the police department who wish to professionally and respectfully represent the department.

HONOR G U A R D

Members SSgt. Gary Wallace – Team Leader

MSgt. James White

SSgt. Jared Grafton

Sgt. Eric Thomas

Sgt. David Grant

Sgt. Austin Schettler

Sgt. Maria Delgado

Officer Spenser Sloan


Meet Vito

He is a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois from AmeriK9 Kennels in Oklahoma. Vito is a high drive K9, but very social. Vito and his handler, Sergeant Jeremie Miller, have been working the streets together for approximately 3 years. They have taken numerous amounts of drugs off the streets and apprehended several subjects who have committed crimes. They have also assisted other surrounding law enforcement agencies on numerous occasions.

K9 U N I T


Meet Leo

The Moore Police Department introduced a new addition in 2020; LEO! Leo is a “Schnoodle,” a Schnauzer-Poodle mix from Strom Ranch Schnoodles. He will be serving the Moore Community and our MPD team internally, as a Therapy Dog. Leo was donated and his training and certification as a bonafide therapy dog are also being donated. Leo will receive his certification from ROC Animal Training and Behavior.

The Moore Police Department recognizes the importance of maintaining the well-being of all members of the department’s family. Therefore, the Peer Support Program was initiated. The mission of the Peer Support Program is to provide all employees with the opportunity to receive emotional and tangible support through difficult professional and personal times of everyday life. The Peer Support Program augments outreach programs and provides trained support personnel to provide emotional support, as well as participate in the department’s comprehensive response to critical incidents.

PEER S U P P O R T


In October, the Moore Police Department deployed a four-officer Crime Suppression Unit for thirty days. The mission was to saturate high-crime areas with the goal to return the neighborhoods and business districts to a place where citizens can feel safe, secure, and protected. The unit was successful in making 59 arrests, recovering 3 stolen vehicles, and seizing 11 illegally possessed handguns.

CRIMES U P P R E S S I O N U N I T

A R R E S T S S E I Z E D I L L E G A L L Y P O S S E S S E D H A N D G U N S

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The Criminal Investigations Division consists of 11 qualified investigators who are available for the assignment of a myriad of criminal investigations. These investigators have specialized training and are proficient in interview techniques and the legal issues that are specific to criminal investigations. Investigators conduct follow-up interviews and investigations on the primary reports forwarded from the Operations Division, and subsequently, present appropriate cases to the municipal prosecutor or District Attorney’s Office for review and prosecution.

Among the Investigators of the Criminal Investigation Division, three Investigators are tasked out on specialized assignments to agencies outside of the Moore Police Department. These agencies include the District Attorney’s District 21 Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Agency’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force, and the Secret Service Task Force.

The secretary for the Criminal Investigation Division has a very diverse set of responsibilities within the Division. These duties include but are not limited to; compiling monthly Uniform Crime Reports (UCR), transferring phone calls, and taking messages for Investigators, transcribing interviews, and assisting crime victims with questions related to reports and investigations.

Beyond the primary functions of the Criminal Investigation Division, Investigators also provide referrals to therapy services, victim advocates, and support for the victims of criminal activity.

CRIMINAL I N V E S T I G A T I O N S D I V I S I O N

Crimes Reported in 2020

Murder 3

Rape 23

Robbery 24

Felonious Assaults 495

Breaking and Entering 235

Motor Vehicle Thefts 138

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For over 20 years, the Moore Police Department property room has been staffed with commissioned officers. The objective of the property officers is to maintain and store any item booked into the property room whether it is evidence, found property, or for safekeeping. Late in 2020, commissioned officers were reassigned back to active police duties and the property room position transitioned to a civilian employee, Angela Berry.

The duties associated with the position of Property Clerk are many. They include maintaining incoming property in an organized fashion where it can be quickly located, maintaining chain of custody of property booked in or out, determining when items can be returned to the owner, destroyed, or converted for police department use, and preparing the property room for quarterly audits and annual inventories.

PROPERTY C L E R K

RECORDS D E P A R T M E N T

The Moore Police Department Records Division shoulders the tremendous responsibility of records keeping for the Police Department. Whether it’s accident reports, police reports or sorting the mail, our dedicated records staff works hard to ensure this critical function. The Records Division is staffed by two employees who work normal business hours.

Markie SchirfBeverly Taylor

Angela Berry


AWARDSOfficer of the Year Sergeant Aaron Smith

Patrolman of the Year Sergeant Jeremie Miller

Detective of the Year Sergeant Jeremy Ballard

Dispatcher of the Year David Sitzman & Christy Pittman

Patron of the Year Terry Cavner

Life Saving AwardCaptain David SeayDetective Jason LandrumStaff Sergeant Gary WallaceStaff Sergeant Aaron SmithSergeant Bryce WhiteSergeant Jeffrey ShahanSergeant Eric ThomasOfficer Jeremy Darwent

Meritorious Service MedalStaff Sergeant Dustin SchultzSergeant David GrantOfficer Justin Sternberg

Unit Citation AwardMajor Jon WhiteMajor Ted BellingCaptain Todd PeckCaptain Kyle DudleyCaptain David SeayLieutenant Bob BeaversLieutenant Michael LeonardLieutenant Kyle JohnsonLieutenant Matt MorrowLieutenant Brian ClarkstonDetective Carlos RobinsonDetective Jeff GriffinDetective Chris LamerDetective Tony ToweryDetective Terrance ColemanDetective Scott CarpenterDetective Jason LandrumDetective Jeremy BallardDetective Kevin PittsDetective Jon OliverMaster Sergeant Fred SpellmanMaster Sergeant Scott MarshallMaster Sergeant James WhiteMaster Sergeant Jeremy LewisMaster Sergeant Ernest LockettStaff Sergeant David DickinsonStaff Sergeant Gary HansonStaff Sergeant Rebecca MillerStaff Sergeant Joe WilliamsStaff Sergeant Matt MeltonStaff Sergeant Derek DeanSergeant Francisco HernandezSergeant Nathan Wells

Sergeant David GrantSergeant Clinton JohnsonSergeant Derek ShawSergeant Austin SchettlerSergeant Francisco FrancoSergeant Travis MuehlenwegSergeant Ryan MinardSergeant Aaron SmithSergeant Jared GraftonOfficer Zachary GrismerOfficer Justin SternbergOfficer Maria DelgadoOfficer Mckale WashingtonOfficer Sara GurchinoffOfficer Spenser SloanOfficer Kyle WagnerOfficer Kenneth PittsOfficer Federico MorenoOfficer Jaron BallaghOfficer Jeremy DarwentOfficer Jesse LingerfeltDispatch Supervisor Tammy KoehnDispatcher David SitzmanDispatcher Christy Pittman

Lord, I ask for courage, Courage to face and conquer my own fears, Courage to take me where others will not go.

I ask for strength, Strength of body to protect others, Strength of spirit to lead others.

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