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I.
General Information
II.
Student Supplies and Personal Supplies
III.
Uniforms and Personal Appearance
IV.
Rules and Regulations for Students
V.
Standards for Conduct and Behavoir
VI.
Violations and Behavoir
I.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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A.
ACKNOWLEDGE RULES
All students shall read and acknowledge their understanding of, and willingness
to comply with, these Rules and Regulations in order to properly complete
the enrollment process for the academy session.
B.
MAILING ADDRESS
The Idaho Peace Officers Training Academy is located at 700 South Stratford
Drive, Meridian, Idaho. The mailing address is: Officer's Name POST Academy,
Session #_____ P.O. Box 700 Meridian, ID 83680-0700
C.
TELEPHONES
Four pay telephones are provided for student use in the dormitory lounges.
The phone numbers are 888-9073 and 888-9074 on the first floor lounge and
888-9065 and 888-9067 on the second floor.
D.
CHECK-IN
Students are required to report to the Academy, main entrance, between 11:00
a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on the Sunday immediately preceding the beginning of
classes. Room assignments will be made for the officers prior to reporting
to the school. Any deviation from this schedule requires notification to
the school coordinator by the trainee's department head. Students are not
permitted to move or sleep in any dormitory room other than the one assigned
by the staff.
E.
LEAVING ACADEMY
No student will leave the academy area on other than authorized academy classes
without first obtaining permission from the training coordinator, signing
out before leaving, and informing where he/she may be reached in an emergency.
School time lost in such an absence must be made up to the satisfaction of
the school coordinator. In cases of court appearances which will cause a
student to miss class, a subpoena or official request from the department
will be required.
F.
INJURIES
Injury from accidents incurred during attendance at the Academy will be covered
by the individual. POST staff is to be advised immediately of any accident
or injury incurred while a student is at the Academy. Students must provide
proof of a major medical health care policy upon registration.
G.
LIABILITY
The Idaho Peace Officers Training Council, the Department of Law Enforcement,
the State of Idaho, or any of the cooperating agencies cannot be held responsible
for any loss to trainees as a result of damage to, or loss of, their property
through fire, theft, or other causes.
H.
VISITORS
No visitors are permitted at the school or dormitory except officials of
city, county and state governments, law enforcement officers and instructors
with prior clearance through POST staff. News media will be permitted after
arrangements are made with the staff. For security purposes, no persons are
allowed in the sleeping areas except those persons currently enrolled in
the Academy.
I.
SCHEDULE
The following schedule will be followed Monday through Friday:
6:45 a.m. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. First class 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m.
Return to class 5:00 p.m. Out of class 5:30- 6:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00 - ? p.m.
Evening Class / Optional class (when scheduled)
Class,
meal, and daily schedules will be furnished to the student upon checking
into the academy.
J.
ABSENCE AND PROMPTNESS
Students must attend on time all class sessions and study periods. Absence
must be with permission of the school coordinator.
K.
REQUIRED REGULATIONS
Students are required to abide by all the regulations of the Academy as listed
in the following Sections.
II.
STUDENTS SUPPLIES AND PERSONAL SUPPLIES
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A.
NOTE-TAKING MATERIAL
Notebooks will be handed out Sunday at check-in time. All note taking pads
and pencils must be brought by the students from home. The Academy will provide
lined notebook paper and typing paper.
B.
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
Each student should bring a small battery operated desk or pocket calculator
with a square root key and a dictionary. Students should also bring a beverage
cup with a lid for the classroom.
C.
ROOMS
Students will be housed in a motel-like room with two persons to a room.
Beds, dressers, study table, and closet space are provided. Pillows, blankets,
bedspreads and linen will be furnished by the Academy. It is recommended
students bring coat hangers for clothing they wish to hang up.
D.
TOILET ARTICLES AND OTHER SUPPLIES
Students must furnish their own toilet articles, towels and face cloths.
They should bring soap, shower shoes, robe and money for personal expenses.
Due to possible adverse weather conditions, it is also suggested that students
bring with them aspirin, cold tablets, Vitamin C, or other medication they
feel necessary. Students must bring their own typewriters, computers, and
extra desk lights if they desire. Each student will participate in a water
safety program and must have a swimsuit. Cut-offs and T-shirts will not be
allowed in the pool.
E.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY
Personal property may be left in the student's room. The Academy is not liable
for loss or damage to personal property. Any property damage shall be brought
to the immediate attention of a staff member. It is the student's responsibility
to keep the dormitory locked at all times. A safe is available for any student
wanting valuables locked up.
F.
DUTY WEAPONS
Students will be furnished with a firearm, approved holster, and full duty
leather. No firearms of any kind are to be brought to the Academy by self-sponsored
students. Ammunition is provided by the Academy.
Firearms
training takes place outside and students should bring necessary personal
care items such as sunscreen and bee sting kits (if necessary).
G.
PARKING
Parking will be limited around the dormitory. Vehicles of students shall
be parked according to Academy maps and where instructed to do so.
H.
LAUNDRY
Laundry pickup will be as follows: Sheets and pillowcases will be exchanged
on a weekly basis. Failure to turn in linen will result in the student being
billed for same. Arrangements can be made for laundry pickup of personal
clothing if desired by students. Coin operated laundry facilities are available
at the Academy. Each student should bring laundry soap.
I.
DORMITORY KEYS
Keys to the dormitory will be issued at the time of check-in at no charge.
A replacement fee will be charged for any key lost.
III.
UNIFORMS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE
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A.
PROFESSIONALISM
The police training school, like the police department, is a uniformed organization.
The appearance of the uniform and the manner in which it is worn are significant
indications of individual pride, unit discipline, professionalism and esprit-de-corps.
Students are expected to have correct posture and to maintain their uniforms
and personal appearance in a meticulous manner at all times.
B.
INSPECTION
Students are expected to be prepared for personal inspection and inspection
of their uniforms and equipment at all times during the police training school
session.
C.
UNIFORMS
As student officers, the uniform is the normal attire while attending the
basic police academy. Self-sponsored students will be furnished with uniforms
by the Academy. Students shall wear their official uniform (minus the gunbelt
and hat) for all daytime classes unless otherwise notified. The student will
also wear his/her official uniform for graduation exercises. The graduation
uniform will include a tie.
1. Uniforms
must be properly worn at all times. Uniforms must fit properly and
be clean and properly pressed. Brass will be shined and free from tarnish,
and shoes and boots shined. Student officer clothing or articles of
uniform will not be torn or mutilated and must be clean and free from
non-prescribed markings and may not bear profane expression or graffiti.
Student officers are responsible for having uniforms altered or, if
necessary, purchasing new ones if weight is gained or lost or the uniform
or uniform part becomes unserviceable.
2. Student
officers will possess sufficient quantities of underwear, socks and
other personal items and will ensure acceptable standards of personal
hygiene and appearance through proper maintenance and wear.
3. Student
officers will not carry bulging items in exposed shirt or trouser pockets
unless authorized by the Academy Director.
4. Student
officers will not wear sunglasses or tinted prescription glasses in
formations or during indoor training unless documented by medical necessity
and/or unless specifically authorized by the Academy Director.
5. All
shoes and boots must be capable of being polished.
D.
SWEAT SUITS
Students will be required to wear a complete Academy sweat suit outfit for
participation in the Arrest Techniques course and Physical Education programs.
This outfit will be furnished to the self-sponsored student after check-in,
and will include sweat pants, sweat shirt, t-shirt, and shorts. Students
should bring good quality running shoes to reduce injury, an athletic supporter
(male students), and heavy socks.
NOTE:
Most running is done on asphalt surfaces and running shoes should be
of good quality, with plenty of cushion and arch support, designed
for jogging.
E.
ADVERSE WEATHER CLOTHING
Students should bring ample warm clothing for use on the driving course and
firing range: heavy boots, socks, long underwear, hat, and coat, gloves and
rain gear. Students should bring a jump suit or coveralls for practical exercises.
F.
HYGIENE
Students will at all times maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene.
1. Male
students will conform to the following minimum standards:
a.
Without reference to style, the hair on the top of the head will not
exceed three inches in length and will be neatly groomed. The sides
will be tapered with the hair not touching the ear. The back will be
tapered and not touch the collar. Fad haircuts, so-called (Mohawks,
etc.) or motivational haircuts are not authorized. In no case will
the bulk or length of hair interfere with the proper wearing of any
police headgear.
b.
Sideburns, if worn, will be neatly trimmed, have a clean shaven line
at the base, will not extend downward beyond the lowest part of the
outer ear opening and will not flare.
c.
Male students will be clean shaven each morning. Beards are allowed
only if they are worn and authorized on the employing agency, are neatly
groomed and the hair of which shall not exceed 1/4" in
length.
d.
The wearing of beads, necklaces, chains and similar ornaments shall
not interfere with, nor be visible while, wearing the uniform. Only
two rings may be worn at any given time. Wristwatches may be worn,
but no other bracelets are authorized with the exception of Medic-Alert
and/or POW-MIA types. Religious medallions may be worn, but in a manner
that they will not be seen. Male students are not authorized to wear
earrings.
2. Female
students will conform to the following minimum standards:
a.
Hair that is put up will be secured to the back of the head. Barrettes
of a natural hair color or transparent may also be worn. No more than
two (2) ponytails or braids may be worn at any given time, and if worn,
will be secured to the back of the head. In no case will the length
or bulk of hair interfere with the proper wearing of any police headgear.
b.
If worn, make-up will be of natural colors and in good taste (e.g.,
no heavy eye liner, colored shadow or lipstick may be worn at any time
while in attendance at the police training school).
c.
Clear nail polish is the only nail polish that is authorized to be
worn.
d.
The wearing of beads, necklaces, chains and similar ornaments shall
not interfere with, nor be visible while, wearing the uniform. Only
two rings may be worn at any given time. Wristwatches may be worn,
but no other bracelets are authorized with the exception of Medic-Alert
and/or POW-MIA types. Religious medallions may be worn, but in a manner
that they will not be seen. Female students are not authorized to wear
earrings while in uniform.
IV.
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS
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A.
FIREARMS
Self-sponsored students will be issued a firearm when they check into the
Academy. No other firearms are to be in the students's possession, whether
in the student's room, another room, or in any other location at the Academy.
All firearms will remain in the Academy weapons vault during the student's
stay at the Academy. Firearms will be checked out to the student when required
for instruction. Firearms will be returned to the weapons vault immediately
after the training session is completed for the day. Shotguns will be provided
for training and qualification on the range.
POSSESSION
OF FIREARMS BY ANY BASIC STUDENT IN THE DORMITORY ROOMS, IN CLASSROOMS,
IN AUTOMOBILES, OR OTHER AREAS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, EXCEPT WHEN REPORTING
OR AS ASSIGNED BY THE STAFF, WILL BE GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL
FROM THE ACADEMY.
B.
SANITATION
Mattress covers or pads are provided for sanitary reasons. Under no circumstances
will anyone be permitted to sleep directly on the mattress cover or pad.
Clean sheets provided will be used in addition to the mattress cover or pad
and must be changed weekly prior to room inspection.
C.
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
The dormitory rooms are wired to accommodate electric clocks, radios, razors,
lamps, etc. Overloading of circuits produces fire hazards. Electric cooking
facilities, percolators, electric blankets, popcorn poppers, sunlamps and
other coil resistant appliances are not permitted in individual student areas.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING SUCH ITEMS.
D.
ALCOHOL
No alcoholic beverages of any nature may be possessed or consumed in or about
the vicinity of the dormitory or any part of the Academy at any time. Students
will refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages at any time to the extent
that it results in impairment or renders the student unfit to perform required
duties while at the Academy. Any student arriving at the Academy who displays
physical evidence of using or consuming any drug(s), except prescribed by
a licensed physician, or any alcoholic beverage within eight hours of reporting
will be disciplined or dismissed. No person(s) will be permitted at the Academy
who display physical evidence of using or consuming any drug(s) or any alcoholic
beverages unless under the control of an instructor.
E.
GAMBLING
Gambling is not permitted in the dormitory.
F.
QUIET HOURS
Established quiet hours for study are 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Reasonable
quietness is expected at all times. Lights should be turned off at 11:00
p.m. in the dorm sleeping areas.
G.
SMOKING
Smoking will be permitted during rest periods and during free time. Smoking
will not be permitted in any Department of Law Enforcement or POST Building
at any time. Cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco will be disposed of in
ashtrays, cigarette urns, or designated receptacles outside the building.
No cigarettes, cigars or pipe tobacco is to be thrown on the grounds or parking
areas.
H.
SMOKELESS TOBACCO
Smokeless tobacco will not be allowed at any time in the classrooms.
I.
ROOM INSPECTIONS
There will be a scheduled inspection of each dorm area every day. Students
are required to maintain clean and orderly rooms at all times.
J.
FOOD IN DORMITORY ROOMS
No unconsumed food stuff will be kept in student's room for sanitary reasons,
unless it is properly packaged and/or sealed.
K.
CLEANUP
Student cleanup and other necessary details will be assigned. Students must
watch the dormitory bulletin board for detail assignments and other information.
Students are responsible for all information on the bulletin boards in the
classroom and the dormitory lounges.
L.
RESTRICTIONS
Bed checks will be made periodically for safety reasons. All students will
be restricted to the Academy and/or dorm area Monday through Thursday nights.
Students may leave the dorm area Friday night after 5:00 p.m.; officers within
driving distance may check out and go home provided they return no later
than 11:00 p.m. Sunday night. Any student who leaves without permission or
fails to return at the designated time may be subject to dismissal from the
school.
M.
POSTING SIGNS
No tape, tacks, pins, or adhesive items of any type will be permitted on
walls, ceiling, doors or woodwork. Posting of signs or erecting of aerials,
etc., on outside of buildings will not be allowed. All damage to rooms or
other Department of Law Enforcement property will be charged to the student
responsible.
N.
CHECKS AND STAMPS
Cashing of personal checks and postage stamps are not available from the
POST staff. Please do not ask.
O.
PERSONAL CALLS
Personal telephone calls by students are not permitted on the POST office
lines unless of an emergency nature. Public telephones are located within
the dormitory lounges for outgoing calls.
P.
CONSERVATION OF HEAT AND ELECTRICITY
Students shall assist in the conservation of heat and electricity.
Q.
EATING AND DRINKING IN CLASSROOMS
No snacks or food consumption will be permitted in the classrooms at any
time.
R.
ANIMALS
No animals will be permitted in the student's possession, whether in the
student's auto, another auto, or in any other location at the Academy.
S.
MALE/FEMALE QUARTERS
Female quarters are off limits to male students and male quarters to female
students.
V.
STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR
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A.
ADDRESSING STAFF & INSTRUCTORS
Students will address staff, instructors and others by an appropriate title:
Sergeant, Chief, Sheriff, Judge, etc., and will preface with "Sir" or "Ma'am".
Each student, when responding to an instructor or member of the staff will
answer "yes, sir" and "no, sir", or "yes, ma'am".
B.
PROMPTNESS
Promptness in obeying orders, in reporting for classes, meals and study periods,
is required. A list of daily classes will be issued to each student.
C.
DISRUPTING CLASS
Students will not disrupt class by argument with the instructor. Students
will maintain a professional attitude at all times while in the classroom.
D.
DEMERIT SLIPS
Demerit slips may be issued for infractions of any of the listed standards
for conduct and behavior, or any other time the staff feels a demerit is
justified. Any officer receiving a demerit shall not be eligible for any
special awards at graduation. Two demerits will be cause for dismissal from
the academy.
E.
MISCONDUCT (CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER)
Students shall conduct themselves at all times, both on and off duty, in
such a manner as to reflect most favorably on the Academy. Conduct unbecoming
an officer shall include that which brings the Academy into disrepute or
reflects discredit upon the student officer as a member of the Academy class,
or that which impairs the operation or efficiency of the Academy or student
officer. Types of offenses subject to this section include, but are not limited
to, any immoral act, disorderly conduct, and use of vulgar, humiliating,
obscene or profane language or behavior.
F.
INTEGRITY
Dishonesty, untruthfulness, or discourtesy will not be tolerated. Any conduct
detrimental to the conduct, efficiency or discipline of the Academy, whether
or not specifically stated in the instructions, is prohibited and can be
cause for disciplinary action or dismissal from the Academy.
1.
Lying, evasiveness and deceit are closely related and predicated upon
dishonest action which is designed to prevent the whole truth from
being known. All student officers are expected to be completely honest
and forthright at all times. Any student officer who is unable to live
up to the spirit of this requirement is unfit to serve as a member
of the police training school class, as a police officer or in public
service.
2. Acts
of academic dishonesty and plagiarism violate the established standards
of the academic community, and jeopardize the training necessary for
proper job performance as a police officer.
a.
Academic Dishonesty - Any behavior, intended to promote or enhance
a student officer's academic standing within the police training school
by dishonest means constitutes an act of academic dishonesty. Acts
of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cheating, which for purposes of these Rules and Regulations is defined
as giving or receiving unauthorized aid in regard to academic tests
or other assignments; intentionally using plagiarized material; submitting
work done by another as one's own; and/or altering any Academy, Council
or Employing Agency form, record or document, or forging the signature
of any Academy, Council or Employing Agency instructor or official.
b.
Plagiarism - The use of words, ideas, concepts, or work of another,
without proper acknowledgment, constitutes plagiarism.
3. Stealing
- For the purposes of these Rules and Regulations, stealing is defined
as the wrongful taking of property from the possession of the owner
or any other person with the intent to permanently deprive or defraud
the owner or any other person of the use and benefit of said property.
G.
REPORTS - TRUTHFULNESS
When in the course of an official investigation of a violation of these rules
and regulations, a student is asked a question concerning himself/herself
in a matter in which he/she has knowledge, he/she is expected to answer in
a forthright and honest manner. All reports, whether oral or written, shall
be submitted on time, and shall be truthful and complete. No student shall
knowingly enter, or cause to be entered any inaccurate, false or improper
information.
H.
COURTESY
Courtesy is the expression of consideration for others. It pays the largest
returns for the least effort of anything one can do. In police service, where
individuals are required to work closely together and where cooperative effort
is all important, courtesy is essential in promoting coordination and developing
esprit-de-corps. Courtesy is shown to all, to subordinates as well as superiors,
and to the public. The courtesy shown a superior is a recognition of the
basic principles of organization. It is the respect shown to every leader
and the acknowledgment of the responsibility and authority of his/her position.
Courtesy shown a subordinate acknowledges the essential part he/she plays
as a member of the police team. Courtesy shown to the public acknowledges
the role of the police in a free society; that the police are a part of,
and not apart from, the community they serve. The methods of expressing courtesy
are distinctive and precise. Sloven, grudging or perfunctory displays of
these methods are discourteous, and may be cause for dismissal.
I.
BIGOTRY
Police professionals are expected to be sensitive to, and exhibit tolerance
for; concerns, opinions and backgrounds of others, and to treat all individuals
with respect, dignity and courtesy regardless of their circumstances or condition.
The use of degrading language or actions with regard to race, ethnicity,
religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or physical challenge to address, refer
to, or otherwise affect any person or group of people, directly or indirectly,
is prohibited except as otherwise provided in the Council-approved curriculum
as a role-playing tool.
J.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and will not be tolerated.
DEFINITION
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines sexual harassment as
follows: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual
harassment when:
a.
Submission to such contact is made either explicitly or implicitly
a term or condition of an individual's employment or education;
b.
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used
as a basis for academic or employment decisions affecting that individual;
or
c.
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering
with an individual's academic or professional performance or creating
an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment, educational or living
environment.
K.
PHYSICAL CONTACT
The touching of another person or his/her clothing either directly or by
use of a material object, except at such times as one is acting within the
scope of his/her authority for the following purposes is prohibited:
1. Correcting
a person's position;
2.
Correcting a person's movements;
3. Fitting
or correcting the arrangement of a person's clothing or equipment;
4. Conducting
a lawful examination or inspection of a person, clothing or equipment;
5. Conducting
a demonstration incident to training during which no person will be
required to act as demonstrator more than once in succession; or
6.
Protecting or avoiding a person suffering from bodily injury or harm.
7.
When touching someone for any of the purposes listed above, no person
shall come in physical contact with a greater portion of, or with greater
force to, the person or equipment of the student officer than is reasonable
or necessary to accomplish the authorized purpose.
L.
OFF-LIMITS
Students shall not enter areas designated as "Off-Limits" by the
Academy Director unless authorized by the Academy Director.
M.
SOLICITING BUSINESS
Soliciting business, engaging in any sales or business venture, or distributing
sales or advertising matter on the police training school grounds or within
any police training school building, is strictly prohibited unless prior
written permission has been obtained from the Academy Director, with the
concurrence of the sponsoring agency of the police training school.
N.
INSUBORDINATION
Students shall promptly obey any lawful order of the Academy Director, Staff,
or Instructor(s), including orders relayed from the Academy Director, Staff,
or Instructor(s) by other student officers.
O.
REGARD FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS
Inherent in the nature of the skill and subject areas being instructed, and
related activities, is the potential for injury to student officer, Academy
Staff and Instructors. Any act or failure to act by a student which places
or may place his/her safety and/or the safety of another person or persons
at risk shall be punishable by his/her dismissal from the police training
school session.
P.
VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL LAW
Students will not engage in any activity which would be in violation of any
criminal law of the State of Idaho or the United States.
Q.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
Students will maintain in their possession at all times any prescription
for a controlled substance prescribed by competent medical authority and
must notify the Academy staff of said prescription on forms provided for
that purpose.
R.
DISTURBING OTHER PERSONS
No student will participate in loud, boisterous or unruly activity in or
adjacent to Academy facilities that disturb other persons who are studying
or sleeping.
S.
SPECIAL FAVORS
No student will represent himself/herself as an Idaho Police Academy student
to gain special favors in the neighboring communities.
T.
SECURITY
No student will become involved in any activity that may compromise the security
of the Department of Law Enforcement or Idaho Police Academy buildings or
facilities.
U.
SOCIAL CONTACT
Associations with police training school staff will be professional in nature
at all times. Student officers are expressly prohibited from having social
contact, either on or off duty, with the Academy Staff or Instructor(s) at
the police training school in which they are enrolled, unless authorized
by the Academy Director.
VI.
VIOLATIONS AND BEHAVIOR
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These
minimum rules and regulations have been set for the student's safety,
health and welfare. Continual flagrant violations, defiance of regulations,
obnoxious or rank behavior may result in immediate dismissal from the
Academy and/or disciplinary action.
Exceptions
to these rules may be authorized by the Executive Director of the
POST Academy from time to time as circumstances dictate. When such
changes are authorized, they will be posted on the bulletin board
in the lounge area, and the Academy staff will acquaint the students
with any new requirements or rules.
In
any interpretation of these Rules and Regulations, the spirit intended
shall be the governing consideration. Traditions, past practices
and previous customs will not be accepted in defense of any violations
of these Rules and Regulations. The provisions of these regulations
shall be severable. If any phrase, clause, sentence or provision
is declared to be unconstitutional, or the applicability thereof
to any agency, person, or circumstances shall, with respect to all
severable matters, not be affected thereby. It is the intention that
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