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MUSKEGON POLICE DEPARTMENT 2021 Annual Report Our mission is to reduce the perception and incidence of crime and enhance the quality of life for the citizens and guests of the City of Muskegon, through community partnerships and professional police services, while holding ourselves to the highest degree of accountability and ethical behavior. 2021 Annual Report TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Budget…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 Personnel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 New Employees/Promotions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Law Enforcement Accreditation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Training………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8-9 Internal Affairs……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 ROAD PATROL…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 Calls for Service……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 Crime Statistics…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12-14 Traffic Crash Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15 Traffic Enforcement Summary……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16 SPECIAL SERVICES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17 Neighborhood Policing Unit…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17 Step Up and Be Safe Challenge………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18 Cops and Kids Cruise……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..19 National Night Out………………………………..………………………………………………………..…………………………………….20 Crime Activity Team………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21 Honor Guard………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22 INVESTIGATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23 West Michigan Enforcement Team………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24 2 2021 Annual Report Administration The Muskegon Police Department is under the leadership of the Director of Public Safety Jeffrey Lewis. The Director provides administrative control, establishes and implements policy for fiscal and operational control, and personnel management. The Department has the following responsibilities: • Demonstrating compassion for all people and rendering services with respect, dignity and courtesy. • Promoting a pro-active community policing philosophy by encouraging and supporting citizen involvement. • Enhancing job satisfaction through community education, training, and technology. • Promoting job satisfaction and employee cohesiveness through open communication and participating in decision making. The Muskegon Police Department provides law enforcement and policing functions for a 26 square mile area, including a variety of restaurants, retail stores, schools, industries, and residential neighborhoods. The Department is committed to a community policing philosophy. In addition to Road Patrol Officers and an Investigations Bureau, the Muskegon Police Department also has a Neighborhood Policing Unit where Officers are assigned to each of the neighborhood association areas within the City of Muskegon. They provide crime prevention training for residents and students and also participate in a number of community events designed to increase positive interaction between the police and the community. The Muskegon Police Department works with residents on quality of life issues and may bring in or refer issues to other agencies as needed. 2021 proved again to be a challenging year for law enforcement. COVID-19 impacted the Department and the citizens of the City of Muskegon. Throughout the pandemic, the Department continued to provide services to the citizens and increased the amount of training hours for Officers. Notable training included Bias-Influenced Policing, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Defensive Tactics, and De-Escalation. In 2021, the Muskegon Police Department was fortunate enough to receive an addition to the STOP Violence Against Women Grant, which enabled the Department to add a second Detective to the Muskegon Justice for Women Task Force. The Muskegon Police Department is looking forward to 2022 and continuing successful partnerships with the neighborhood associations, area schools, Downtown Development Authority, Social Justice Commission, local youth, citizens of the City of Muskegon, etc. Through community partnerships and professional police services, the Muskegon Police Department strives to reduce the perception and incidence of crime and enhance the quality of life for the citizens and guests of the City of Muskegon. 3 2021 Annual Report Budget Expenditures The Muskegon Police Department invested in a Capital Budget item that increased the diversity of the Department. Diversity Investment-The Muskegon Police Department sponsored Police Recruits at the approximate cost of $85,000 (wages, tuition, and fees) to attend the Grand Valley State University Police Academy. The Police Recruits consisted of one African American female, one African American male, two Hispanic males, and one Caucasian male. 4 2021 Annual Report Personnel 5 2021 Annual Report New Employees The Muskegon Police Department hired five Police Recruits in 2021 with three successfully passing the Police Academy at Grand Valley State University to become full-time Police Officers. In addition, one full-time Officer, one-full time Parking Enforcement Officer, two full-time Records Staff, one full-time Police Community Coordinator, and one part-time civilian Evidence Officer were hired in 2021. Two Officers, one Detective, and one Sergeant retired and two Police Recruits resigned from the Department in 2021. The Muskegon Police Department currently employs sixty-nine full-time Officers and five part-time Officers. Promotions Bridget Bofysil was promoted from Officer to Sergeant of Road Patrol. 6 2021 Annual Report Law Enforcement Accreditation The Muskegon Police Department was awarded the distinction of accreditation in February of 2021 through the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP). Law enforcement accreditation is a self- initiated, voluntary process and is based on standards which are reflective of best practices in law enforcement. The Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) establishes the professional best practice standards for departments, as well as ensures the agency is following those standards by conducting a comprehensive on-site assessment. The Muskegon Police Department was required to produce proof to the MLEAC during the assessment to ensure that the standards and written directives were being followed. Accreditation is a commitment to excellence in law enforcement and is considered a significant professional achievement. Through accreditation the Muskegon Police Department hopes to: • Increase public confidence, transparency, and accountability in the agency. • Strengthen understanding of agency policies and procedures by agency personnel. • Decrease susceptibility to litigation and civil court settlements. • Potentially reduce liability insurance costs. • Provide state and local recognition of professional competence. Currently, out of the 588 police agencies in Michigan, 40 are accredited through MLEAC. The Muskegon Police Department and the Norton Shores Police Department are the only agencies accredited in Muskegon County. Re-accreditation takes place every three years, which the Muskegon Police Department will be seeking. 7 2021 Annual Report Training The Muskegon Police Department is dedicated to demonstrating compassion for all people and rendering services with respect, dignity, and courtesy. One of the ways the Department enhances organizational excellence is through education and training. In 2021, Officers received a combined 6,137.9 hours of training. Training is delivered to Officers in several ways including in-service training and through the West Michigan Criminal Justice Training Consortium (WMCJTC). Core Training makes up the majority of disciplines that can get an officer hurt, criminally charged, or the Officer or the city sued. These training disciplines include firearms, legal update, emergency vehicle operation, physical controls/defensive tactics, and Officer safety. The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) created a Mandatory Firearms Standard for all Officers in the State of Michigan and Advisory In-Service Standards for each of the other disciplines within the Core Training category. Because Core Training disciplines have the most potential to cause harm if not applied appropriately, we try to spend most of our training time within these disciplines. In 2021, Muskegon Police Department Officers spent 2,999.5 hours training in the Core disciplines. This was approximately 49% of our combined training hours and equals approximately 42 hours per officer. 8 2021 Annual Report Elective Training consists of those disciplines that make our Officers better, and more well-rounded as Police Officers. These types of trainings can address an identified deficiency for a particular Officer or trainings like Verbal Defense and Influence, Interview and Interrogation, or Emotional Wellness and Career Survival that make our Officers more effective at what they do. These trainings can also improve specific skill sets required for a particular assignment or job. Examples include DataMaster Training and Radar/Lidar. For our supervisors, Elective Training focused on enhancing leadership, management, and supervisory skills. In 2021, Muskegon Police Department Officers spent 1,024 hours training in the Elective disciplines. This was approximately 17% of our combined training hours and equals approximately 14 hours per Officer. Specialized Training is only delivered to certain Officers. This type of training usually trains the Officer to either train his/her peers in a certain topic or enhances the education of an Officer who specializes in that discipline. Examples of specialized training would be Firearms Instructor, Patrol Rifle Instructor, Field Training Officer, and Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Specialized training comprised 24% of our combined training hours. This was significantly higher than 2020 for many reasons. Our training hours were significantly reduced in 2020 due to COVID-19, but our need for new instructor trainers in 2021 increased due to promotions and retirements. Additionally, the Muskegon Police Department spent considerable resources training Officers in Basic and Advanced Evidence Collection and Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). 4-Minute Trainings is the mechanism used to deliver short electronic training blasts to all of our Officers and occasionally to our non-sworn staff. These trainings or updates vary in topic and are sent to all members of the Muskegon Police Department via email. They range from the latest Supreme Court or 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decisions, which affect how we do business, to training videos or refreshers of how to handle sensitive topics such as open carrying of firearms. Although, it is called 4-Minute Training, typical values are about 15 minutes per topic. Muskegon Police Department Officers are required to save these trainings for future reference. 4-Minute Trainings can also be used to send out existing Muskegon Police Department Policies as refreshers. In 2021, twenty-two (22) 4-Minute Trainings were sent out, which equaled 7.5 hours of training per Officer or 10% of our total Muskegon Police Department training hours. The total training hours for 2021 increased by 3,800 hours from 2020 and was significantly increased from 2019 (6,138 in 2021, 1,096.5 in 2020, 3,550 in 2019). The Muskegon Police Department concentrated our efforts in 2021 training CIT Officers and conducting De-Escalation training department wide. Due to significant turnover in our staff in 2020 and 2021, we were forced to also concentrate our training in areas like FTO and Evidence Collection to replace lost or retired expertise. 9 2021 Annual Report Internal Affairs The Muskegon Police Department takes seriously all complaints regarding the service provided by the Department and the conduct of its Officers. The Department will accept and address all complaints of misconduct in accordance with this policy and applicable federal, state and local law and municipal and county rules and the requirements of any collective bargaining agreements. It is also the policy of this Department to ensure that the community can report misconduct without concern for reprisal or retaliation. In 2021, 10 formal internal affairs investigations were completed. 7 complaints were received against Officers from members of the public and 3 were self-initiated by Muskegon Police Department staff. An additional 21 complaints were made directly to Command Officers. Of the 31 complaints made, 11 were sustained (35%), 10 were either not-sustained or exonerated (32%), and 10 were unfounded (32%). In 2021, Officers of the Muskegon Police Department had 57,676 contacts with citizens and guests of the City of Muskegon. Officers wrote 25,363 police reports, arrested 3,083 subjects, and wrote 3,788 traffic citations. During the course of 2021, 31 complaints were received from members of the public concerning members of the Muskegon Police Department. 4 of these complaints alleged bias on the part of the Officer(s) involved. After investigation, none of these complaints were sustained. For the year 2021, the Muskegon Police Department had a complaint percentage of 0.0005%. 10 2021 Annual Report Road Patrol Road Patrol consists of one Captain, four Lieutenants, six Sergeants, and thirty Patrol Officers. Road Patrol is responsible for providing for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, promoting good community relations, patrolling assigned areas to prevent crime, enforcing laws, ordinances, and traffic regulations, controlling crowds, and arresting violators. Calls for Service In 2021, Officers of the Muskegon Police Department were either dispatched to, or self-initiated 57,674 calls for service and Officers conducted 6,636 traffic stops. During 2021, Officers wrote 25,363 police reports, arrested 3,083 subjects, and wrote 3,788 traffic citations. Dispatched to, or self-initiated calls for service decreased by 4% (60,361) and traffic stops conducted decreased by 3% (6,827) from 2020. Calls for Service and Traffic Stop Comparison 70,000 66,036 64,313 63,605 60,361 57,674 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 8,305 10,308 9,460 10,000 6,636 6,827 0 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Disptached to, or self-initiated calls for service Traffic Stops 11 2021 Annual Report Muskegon Police Department Crime Statistics File Class File Class Description Total Victim Clearance Current Previous Percent Incidents Totals Rate Year Year Change Offenses Offenses 09001 Murder/Nonnegligent Manslaughter (Voluntary) 4 4 25% 4 5 -20% 10001 Kidnapping/Abduction 0 0 0% 2 2 0% 11001 Sexual Penetration Penis/Vagina CSC 1st 7 8 57% 7 2 250% 11002 Sexual Penetration Penis/Vagina CSC 3rd 4 4 75% 4 0 300% 11003 Sexual Penetration Oral/Anal CSC 1st 3 3 100% 3 3 0% 11005 Sexual Penetration Object CSC 1st 0 0 0% 0 4 -100% 11006 Sexual Penetration Object CSC 3rd 1 1 0% 1 0 0% 11007 Sexual Contact Forcible CSC 2nd 2 2 100% 2 7 -71% 11008 Sexual Contact Forcible CSC 4th 10 10 70% 10 10 0% 12000 Robbery 22 24 36% 22 20 10% 13001 Nonaggravated Assault 466 495 68% 477 495 -4% 13002 Aggravated/Felonious Assault 193 237 67% 194 178 9% 13003 Intimidation/Stalking 50 53 62% 50 63 -21% 20000 Arson 16 13 25% 17 7 143% 21000 Extortion 2 2 0% 2 5 -60% 22001 Burglary Forced Entry 109 95 25% 113 150 -25% 22002 Burglary Entry Without Force (Intent) 16 16 19% 17 27 -37% 22003 Burglary Entry w/out Authorization w/or w/out Force 24 23 71% 32 40 -20% 22004 Possession of Burglary Tools 1 0 100% 2 1 100% 23002 Larceny Pursesnatching 1 1 0% 1 1 0% 23003 Larceny Theft from Building 111 91 25% 111 121 -8% 23004 Larceny Theft from Coin Operated Machine/Device 3 2 0% 3 0 200% 12 2021 Annual Report File Class File Class Description Total Victim Clearance Current Previous Percent Incidents Totals Rate Year Year Change Offenses Offenses 23006 Larceny Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories 36 22 3% 36 66 -45% 23007 Larceny Other 236 223 18% 239 193 24% 24001 Motor Vehicle Theft 69 68 19% 73 88 -17% 24002 Motor Vehicle as Stolen Property 3 3 33% 3 7 -57% 25000 Forgery/Counterfeiting 4 2 50% 5 5 0% 26001 Fraud False Pretense/Swindle/Confidence Game 19 17 5% 19 32 -41% 26002 Fraud Credit Card/ATM 34 33 24% 36 25 44% 26003 Fraud Impersonation 7 7 14% 7 9 -22% 26004 Fraud Welfare 1 1 0% 1 0 0% 26005 Fraud Wire 9 9 33% 9 8 13% 26006 Fraud Bad Checks 6 2 0% 6 4 50% 26007 Fraud Identity Theft 10 10 50% 10 7 43% 26008 Fraud Hacking/Computer Invasion 1 1 0% 1 2 -50% 27000 Embezzlement 8 1 25% 8 11 -27% 28000 Stolen Property 0 0 0% 0 3 -100% 29000 Damage To Property 322 278 20% 358 406 -12% 30002 Retail Fraud Theft 89 0 27% 89 95 -6% 30003 Retail Fraud Refund/Exchange 2 0 0% 2 0 100% 35001 Violation of Controlled Substance 99 0 61% 114 78 46% 35002 Narcotic Equipment Violations 16 0 100% 19 10 90% 36002 Sexual Penetration Nonforcible Other 1 1 100% 1 1 0% 36003 Peeping Tom 1 1 0% 1 5 -80% 36004 Sex Offense Other 21 14 33% 21 15 40% 13 2021 Annual Report File Class File Class Description Total Victim Clearance Current Previous Percent Incidents Totals Rate Year Year Change Offenses Offenses 38001 Family Abuse/Neglect Nonviolent 19 23 53% 19 17 12% 38003 Family Other 2 1 50% 2 3 -33% 40001 Commercialized Sex Prostitution 1 0 100% 1 0 0% 41001 Liquor License Establishment 1 0 100% 1 6 -83% 41002 Liquor Violations Other 9 0 100% 13 22 -41% 42000 Drunkenness 94 0 98% 97 112 -13% 48000 Obstructing Police 84 2 86% 141 157 -10% 50000 Obstructing Justice 349 0 86% 439 664 -34% 52001 Weapons Offense Concealed 51 0 94% 56 51 10% 52003 Weapons Offense Other 107 0 17% 117 132 -11% 53001 Disorderly Conduct 122 0 85% 125 143 -13% 53002 Public Peace Other 219 0 81% 220 303 -27% 54001 Hit And Run Motor Vehicle Accident 14 13 7% 14 14 0% 54002 OUIL or OUID 110 0 94% 121 186 -35% 55000 Health And Safety 192 17 49% 194 182 7% 57001 Trespass 400 62 88% 445 331 34% 62000 Conservation 15 0 60% 15 24 -38% 63000 Vagrancy 4 0 100% 4 6 -33% 64001 Human Trafficking Commerical Sex Acts 0 0 0% 0 1 -100% 70000 Juvenile Runaway 96 2 78% 96 124 -23% 72000 Animal Cruelty 11 0 64% 11 6 83% 73000 Miscellaneous Criminal Offense 9 2 0% 9 10 -10% 75000 Solicitation (All Crimes Except Prostitution) 2 1 50% 2 1 100% 56% -10% Agency Totals: 4,176 2,130 4,501 4,984 During 2021, the Muskegon Police Department experienced an overall 56% crime clearance rate and a 10% decrease in total crime. 14 2021 Annual Report Traffic Crash Summary There was a total of 1,235 traffic crashes reported during 2021 in the City of Muskegon. Total number of crashes increased by 5.8% from 2020. Over the past five years, the City of Muskegon averaged 2.8 fatal crashes, 22.6 injury crashes, 1,040.4 property crashes and 1,267.8 total crashes. Traffic Crash Comparison 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Fatal 0 2 4 5 3 Injury 216 251 230 207 219 Property 1038 1101 1099 951 1013 Total 1254 1354 1333 1163 1235 Fatal Injury Property Total The 2021 City of Muskegon fatal crashes all involved motorcycles. 5 crashes involving bicycles and 30 crashes involving motorcycles occurred in 2021. 15 2021 Annual Report Traffic Enforcement Summary The Muskegon Police Department issued a total of 3,790 traffic citations during 2021, which was an 8% decrease from 2020 (4,104), a 33% decrease from 2019 (5,684), and a 45% decrease from 2018 (6,902). The decrease in issued traffic citations in 2021 is a continued result of COVID-19 and a decrease in staffing. During the pandemic, Officers have limited their proactive traffic enforcement in an effort to help prevent exposure and spread of the virus. The Muskegon Police Department did participate in the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns in 2021. 2018-2021 Common Violations 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 Driving While License Suspended Speeding No Proof of Insurance Expired Plate Disobey Traffic Signal 16 2021 Annual Report Special Services Neighborhood Policing Unit The Neighborhood Policing Unit (NPU) consists of seven Neighborhood Officers, one School Resource Officer, and a Sergeant. Officers of the NPU are assigned specific areas within the City of Muskegon. Officers work as a liaison between different groups and neighborhood associations, as well as other divisions and personnel of the police department. They act as a resource for referrals to other law enforcement and community agencies where appropriate. In addition to doing routine patrol in their assigned areas, Officers continually evaluate the needs of the neighborhood(s) and initiate enforcement or other action as needed to enhance the lifestyle of the residents. Increasing positive interaction between the police and the community is a vital part of the NPU’s work and the mission of the Muskegon Police Department. To achieve this, the NPU hosts events such as National Night Out, Fishing Derby, Youth Police Academy, Blight Fight, Coffee with Cops, Winter Sports Days, and Bicycle Safety Events. NPU Officers are also active in the Alcohol Liability Initiative, Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program, Shop with a Cop, and Offender Re-Entry Mock Job Interviews. 17 2021 Annual Report Step Up and Be Safe Challenge Officer Fountain came up with the idea of creating an incentive program for students at the elementary schools in his assigned neighborhoods. The program, Step Up and Be Safe Challenge, is a way for Officer Fountain to recognize good behavior by the students such as being respectful, good attendance, etc. The students are presented with a certificate and a prize. The program is just one of the ways Officer Fountain continues to make positive contacts with the students of the City of Muskegon. 18 2021 Annual Report Cops and Kids Cruise In August, Officers of the Muskegon Police Department, in conjunction with the Aquastar Cruise Ship and Mart Dock, participated in the Cops and Kids Cruise. The goal of the cruise is to foster the beginnings of a healthy relationship between law enforcement and middle school-aged kids. During the cruise, kids were encouraged to interact with Officers and well as participate in social exercises. 19 2021 Annual Report National Night Out The Muskegon Police Department participated in National Night Out, which is a nationwide event designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support, for and participation in, local crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Neighborhoods held picnics, a dog parade, kid’s activities, etc., all of which were enjoyed by Officers of the Muskegon Police Department. 20 2021 Annual Report Crime Activity Team (CAT) The Crime Activity Team (CAT) consists of one Lieutenant and two Officers, with one being a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and one a Firearms Instructor. CAT is responsible for high intensity patrols and enforcement in the core neighborhoods. Part of the duties of CAT include utilizing Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS), working in conjunction with Road Patrol and Neighborhood Policing Unit Officers, and assisting Investigations and local task forces. During 2021, CAT conducted 1,211 traffic stops, issued 426 traffic citations, and 1,186 verbal warnings for miscellaneous traffic offenses. The team also seized 17 firearms and conducted 7 DRE evaluations. CAT Narcotics Seized Fentanyl 2% Crack Cocaine 0% 2021 LSD Cocaine 5% 4% Heroin Pills 1% 7% Meth 1% Unknown Substance 2% Marijuana/BHO 78% Cocaine Crack Cocaine Heroin Meth Unknown Substance Marijuana/BHO Pills LSD Fentanyl 21 2021 Annual Report Honor Guard The Muskegon Police Department Honor Guard represents the Department at in-state funerals of fallen officers who worked in the State of Michigan and at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. during Police Week. The Honor Guard also provides a tiered level of funeral service for Officers who worked for the Muskegon Police Department, based on the manner of their passing. The Muskegon Police Department Honor Guard had two active members in 2021 and sought new members for the team at the end of the year. In 2021, Officer Alamillo and Sergeant Gerlach joined members of the Norton Shores Police Department to perform color guard during the Muskegon County Police Memorial Day Ceremony on May 12th. Officer Alamillo and Sergeant Gerlach also represented the Muskegon Police Department at the line of duty death for Deputy Proxmire of the Kalamazoo County Sheriff Department, the funeral for Muskegon Police Department retiree Officer Jim Ordish, and the funeral for Muskegon Police Department retiree Sergeant Charles Carter. 22 2021 Annual Report Investigations The Investigations Bureau consists of one Captain, one Sergeant, and eight Detectives. Two Investigators are assigned to the Justice for Women Task Force and another Investigator to the Muskegon Major Crimes Initiative (MMCI). Investigators are responsible for complex investigations requiring specialization and enhanced investigation skills. Investigators at the Muskegon Police Department have expertise in interview and interrogation, evidence collection and processing, firearms, forensic interviewing, etc. In 2021, investigators were assigned 374 cases, including 4 homicides. 23 2021 Annual Report West Michigan Enforcement Team (WEMET) The Muskegon Police Department has one Sergeant and two Investigators assigned to the West Michigan Enforcement Team (WEMET). The is a multi-agency task force under the direction of the Michigan State Police, comprised of Officers from West Michigan law enforcement agencies throughout Ottawa, Muskegon, and Allegan Counties. Cases handled by WEMET typically involve the seizure of narcotics, weapons, and cash and often result in the prosecution being sought at both the state and federal levels. Muskegon County WEMET Activity 2021 140 122 120 100 80 60 40 28 20 0 Firearms Arrests Muskegon County WEMET Narcotics Seized Fentanyl 2021 Crack Cocaine 2% Cocaine 1% LSD 5% 0% Heroin 2% Crystal Meth 14% Pills 36% Suboxone 0% Marijuana/BHO 40% Cocaine Crack Cocaine Heroin Crystal Meth Suboxone Marijuana/BHO Pills LSD Fentanyl 24
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