County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. He was a South Brunswick Police Sergeant with 42 years of service. jessica.charpentier@apgecm.com. (Gang Resistance Education and Training). The collision is ranked as one of the biggest collisions in the township in the last decade. NBON. This was spurred in part by the Littleton Colorado School shooting in which 15 people died. It ran for a month. Gottschalk stated they decided to spread out the benefits over three years so all of the liabilities would not occur at the same time. In March of 2000, Lieutenant Gordon was hired by the East Brunswick Police Department and was assigned to the Patrol Division. July 16, 1991 was the date a horrific motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Rt. July 2, 1994 was the day Mary Alice Linhart was hired as a dispatcher. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. They now have the challenge and responsibility of leading our officers on a daily basis., Have a correction or news tip? The New Jersey Department of Health does not have the authority to investigate animal cruelty. On July 28, 1997 South Brunswick Police team up with Franklin Township Police to improve the quality of life for residents in the village of Kingston Bicycle and foot patrols, marked and unmarked cars will be used to accomplish this goal. curriculum is a thirteen week classroom program aimed at preventing youth crime, violence, and gang involvement while developing positive relationships among law enforcement officers, families, and our youth. The State Department of Corrections, New Jersey, is the second largest state agency in New Jersey and is primarily responsible for maintaining public safety. In the event you wish to file a complaint with the Internal Affairs Unit, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible. It goes into field evaluation. He is the third officer to be called back to active duty since the Persian Gulf Crisis began. Patrick J. Owens and Harry J. Delgado were promoted to Sergeant. "This is prevention at its finest. It was on January 23, 1992 that the 1991 crime statistics came out. Create a password that only you will remember. The P.B.A. This is the last phase of the restructuring. car. He was a well liked, young, fun guy. Albertville, Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Greenfield, Hamel, Hanover, Independence, Maple Grove, Medina, Osseo, Rockford, Rogers, St. Michael. The township has been awarded $225,000 in federal money to hire three new full time officers according to Congressman Rush Holt. Joseph Charmello and Sgt. August 11, 1994: The overall crime rate in South Brunswick fell last year by nearly 9% as violent crime rises 8% in the county, 16% in South Brunswick alone. December 05, 1991 was the day Christopher Kasperski was hired as a dispatcher. The school board endorsed the program, but the Township Committee denied the departments request to hire new officers. Working in Law Enforcement Our mission is to improve the level of civic discourse in the City of New . Frank Lombardo, Gary Holsten and Michael Leung . Former Mayor of South Brunswick Vincent Delucia. The department tested applicants as a precaution against the large-scale retirement expected next year due to the early retirement incentive program passed by the state legislature. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). "There are more job openings than there are currently qualified candidates. It was nicknamed "The Happy Van.". It shows that the township crime rate has grown by 10%. Scott Hoover. Would you like to receive our latest Sports News? On January 29, 1998 the Township Administrator is looking to set up a pistol range on local land rather than commute to Ft. Dix or renting another facility for training and qualifications. Open or ongoing investigations4. Rich Domotor of Plainsboro along with SBPD's Sgt. The New Brunswick Police Department shall accept only the highest caliber personnel with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed standards for personal and professional conduct. Savings and safety will decide the merger fate. Be Truthful. Gary Luck. The incident becomes a case, and the Officer will document the event by creating a police report. Van Arsdale. May 30, 1996: The South Brunswick Police Department may get a little larger if a feasibility study being conducted by the State Office of the Treasury finds that it is economical for it to absorb the nine-man Jamesburg Police Department. The program will make South Brunswick a better place," said Chief Michael Paquette who proposed the SRO program last year. Officers will commonly clear scenes of this nature without a formal written report being filed.2. On February 14, 1999 John J. Lindner died at the Princeton Medical Center at the age of 81. January 14, 1996 was the day 22 people in two commuter vans were injured in a collision on Herrod Blvd. is started to allow the department to better meet the specific concerns of the community without hampering normal patrol operations. Lt. Ronald Schmalz. All civilian fingerprinting,not required by law or statute, will be suspended. Share this page on your favorite Social network, "New Brunswick COVID-19 Report" - Podcasts, NB Public Schools - Coronavirus Advisory Page, Sign Up to Receive the Hub City News Email Newsletter, Identification and Technical Services Unit, "New Brunswick COVID-19 Report" - Daily Radio Podcasts. On February 6, 1992, SBPD, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, Piscataway Police, Edison Police and Somerville Police Department participated in a joint operation arresting four people including two South Brunswick men charging them with running a marijuana processing plant cranking out more than 7,000 lbs. Additionally, this office investigates any other action(s) by an Officer that may demonstrate he or she may be unable, unwilling, or unfit to perform his or her official duties. The Chief then met with students to discuss a way the student body could learn more about the SRO program. On December 6, 1995 Kevin Krushinski was hired as a civilian dispatcher. On March 29, 1990 Chief Frank College announces that the Department has become a member of the Law Enforcement Television Network, a national satellite television network bringing up to the minute training, news and information 24 hours a day. Share this page on your favorite Social network, "New Brunswick COVID-19 Report" - Podcasts, NB Public Schools - Coronavirus Advisory Page, Sign Up to Receive the Hub City News Email Newsletter. The Crime Prevention Bureau also provides free security surveys to the residents and businesses of New Brunswick to decrease the chances of a break in occurring.For more information about the Crime Prevention Bureau, contact Officer Adam Ramirez at (732) 745-5190. I don't think I've ever seen this type of behavior before, and I hope I never see anything like this again", said Mayor Hoffman of Chief Paquette's conduct. Invalid password or account does not exist. All Rights Reserved. Chris Giampietro received a hand-delivered Western Union Telegram ordering him to report to the Picatinny Army Arsenal in Dover Delaware. Five police officers allegedly converged on . March 1998: The Police Department goes on-line with their own web site, www.twp.south-brunswick.nj.us/police. Minor complaints adjudicated by the Officers supervisor are also reviewed. There was no damage, we were just buried. All complaints against law enforcement officers are thoroughly investigated. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Fourteen police departments since 2017 have closed down. However, there may be restrictions/guidelines that may apply to certain police reports. The department worked with a subcommittee of councilors to set up this survey. Franais: @grcnb. The New Brunswick Police Department Records Bureau has grown in advancement to be virtually a paperless operation. They had to study for months, perform well on tests, and have an exhaustive file review to determine their eligibility for these positions, Hayducka said. "Under Chief College here and the South Brunswick Community Relations Bureau, this town is really making a difference, he said. Established in 1997 and 2003 respectively, the New Brunswick Domestic Violence Unit and Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) were created to assist victims of domestic violence who are often times traumatized, confused, uncertain, and/or reluctant to seek help, by decreasing the emotional trauma experienced by victims; increasing a victims ability to make educated decisions about their options; and by providing victims access to community resources. Mark Hiestand) visits the building. Investigative details of police reports3. Would you like to receive ouradvertising news? (Through the first six months of 1992, 45 cars were reported stolen compared to 49 for all of 1991). By WILLIAM F. WEST Staff Writer. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ A man was shot Saturday morning on the streets of New Brunswick, and he remains in critical condition at an area hospital. Schwarz will attend the police academy. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Often a bag of fertilizer was in the trunk of the patrol car and large tomatoes would be seen on the front passenger seat. Jim Florio and Attorney General Robert DelTufo visited with the South Brunswick Police Department and members of the Domestic Violence Response Team to release statistics showing a decrease in domestic violence incidents statewide. Contact the Domestic Violence Unit. On February 6, 1999 a family crisis room is established in headquarters as a place to comfort families who may be in trouble for a variety of reasons. Our goal is to ensure that the integrity of this agency is maintained using a system of internal discipline where an impartial and objective investigation will make certain that fairness and justice will be served to both the Officer and the complainant. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJThe police lieutenant in charge of handling domestic violence and school matters used a city-owned cell phone to stalk and harass a young woman, sending her lewd pictures taken at police headquarters. On December 30, 1999 the township and the Police Department declare that they are Y2K ready. Last fall, the department proposed that five "school resource officers" be placed in schools. New Brunswick, New Jersey . September 25, 1996: Chief Paquette says the one thing the South Brunswick Police Department sorely needed in the past was a classroom. . Harry Delgado a 14 year veteran was unanimously chosen by the Board of Education to fill a vacant seat. Find Arrest Records, Police Records, and Warrants related to New Brunswick City Police Department. HomeResidentsPublicSafetyPoliceCommunityOutreach. January, 1996 for the start of the new year the Chief issues a Mission Statement: "The mission of the South Brunswick Police Department is to promote community, government and police partnerships; to encourage community involvement to address the causes of crime, the fear of crime and other community concerns; and to improve the quality of life in the community of South Brunswick Township.". The Topsham Police Department is a progressive, full service law enforcement agency serving the Town of Topsham, Maine, a community of about 8.900 residents located approximately 30 minutes north of Portland in Maine's Midcoast Region. Emergency lights are instead contained in small boxes on the dashboard and rear deck. Memphis officials released video footage of the Jan. 7 incident, taken from police officers' body-worn cameras and surveillance cameras on Jan. 27. Corcoran Police Department to offer benefits to recruit new officers. Michael Leung is a 17 year veteran of the Department, serving his last nine years in the Traffic Safety Division as an accident reconstructionist. Angelo Zecca is driving. The Mayor, Deborah Johnson who has opposed the Police Chief's School Resource Officer program in the past said that the issue now needs a second look. At thecityofnewbrunswick.org we make it easy to get the right information. or anything. It is the best interests of everyone that your complaint about the performance of an individual Officer is resolved fairly and promptly. "New Brunswick COVID-19 Report" - Podcasts, NB Public Schools - Coronavirus Advisory Page, Sign Up to Receive the Hub City News Email Newsletter, Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Community Listening Session on Use of Force. Non-Emergency Dispatch. I'll never forget it."Ptl. I asked him what his job was, he said Infantry, Forward Observer". November 7, 1995: The "Good Housekeeping" article featuring Sgt. Lieutenant Wade Gordon graduated as part of the Ocean County Police Academy's 72nd Basic Class in June of 1999. Once accepted, your complaint form will be forwarded to the Internal Affairs Unit for review and investigation. Democratic Mayoral candidate Deborah Johnson opposes the program. Hired were Leonard Hibbitts, Allen Sondej, Kenneth Drost, Christopher Giampietro, Robert Carinci, Dale Owens and Joseph Halmi. The checks offered valuable tips on how to keep your home or business secure. This service is being provided if individuals wish to limit their exposure to other individuals and would prefer not to have an officer respond to their residence or place of reporting. Front Desk Sergeant. August 15, 1995 was the day Eugene Rickle III was sworn in as a patrol officer. December 9, 1997 was the date Susan Gerdes was sworn in as police officer. . Established in September 1999, the NBPD Community Outreach Bureau has grown to encompass the following: * Domestic Violence Unit and Response Team* Crime Prevention* Neighborhood Crime Watch* Police Chaplains Ministry* D.A.R.E. The legislation would assist police in tracing stolen guns and would help keep communities safe from senseless acts of violence. Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Columbia Heights/Fridley Life, Mille Lacs Messenger/Aitkin Independent Age, Wheels on the bus go round and round on 8 daily routes for area school bus driver, Spring is almost here with return of Maple Grove indoor market, Nine-year-old Rogers resident is a slime scientist, By Jessica Charpentier The Operations Division always takes significant pride in providing the most highly trained and well equipped professionals who effectively handle all requests for service to our community. Signup today! The Chief demanded to know the origin of the ordinance, which officials later confirmed was designed as a political maneuver to ensure that a black officer would be next in line for a promotion on the force which is dominated by whites. It is used for the next 10 years. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.). The unit is flexible and makes us more efficient. Robert Sibert passed away. Pat O'Brien, his brother Ptl. New Brunswick Police Dept Demographics 13% 18% 65% People Arrested 34% 46% 15% People Killed Source: Uniform Crime Report , Mapping Police Violence , LEMAS Police Accountability i Section Score: 5% -12% Total civilian complaints 42 from 2021 | 2% Ruled in Favor of Civilians Complaints Reported Ruled in Favor of Civilians Use of Force Complaints 2023 County Office. It was there that K9 Terry gave a positive indication on the undercarriage of the Dodge Caravan, its spare tire and fenders as to the presence of narcotics or its residual odor. Captain Michael Bobadilla. Also, the Smith and Wesson .9MM will be phased out due to age, so the department proposes the new Glock .40 semi-auto. The township reviews the police departments 1998 - 1999 budget request to see if money will be available. The G.R.E.A.T. Lessons include facts and fictions about gangs and violence, refusal skills, roll-playing, anger management tips, and conflict resolution techniques. Digital dissemination of this content without prior written consent is a violation of federal law and may be subject to legal action. The Ford Crown Victoria is still the patrol vehicle of choice. Lastly, in 2025, health insurance severance payments will start to take place. An angry Dayton resident. Police ride two-to-a-car and step up patrols. That's when it hit the fan. Under the federal grant of $225,000, Richard W. Hutchison, Gary W. Holsten Jr. and Richard B. Roche were sworn in as officers. September 23, 1993 was the day that the Crime Prevention Bureau began residential and commercial building security checks. M. Marosy. in which a tractor trailer slammed into a line of vehicles and rode up the back of a 1985 Oldsmobile killing a 14 month old girl and a 4 year old girl. Valcourt, 71, is accused of allegedly obstructing the work of two police officers on Oct. 4 in Edmundston, N. And finally the big one, on March 19. Policing has changed over the last decade with increased accountability and transparency. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Keep it Clean. Once the investigation is complete, you will be advised of the outcome in written form. On February 9, 1995 the police receive a $150,000.00 federal grant to help offset the cost of hiring two new police officers this year under a 1994 crime bill program known as "COPS FAST" (Community Oriented Policing Services, Funding Accelerated for Smaller Towns) signed into law last year by President Clinton. A rule of 80 means their combined age and years of service have to equal at least 80. On April 29 1993The Princeton Packet newspaper chain conducts a survey of police salary ordinances and finds that the South Brunswick Police Officers are among the highest paid officers in Central New Jersey. August 1, 1995 was the day three new officers were sworn in, LaVaughn Dillings, Kevin Demeo and Bryan Hughes. The purpose of the New Brunswick Police Internal Affairs Unit is to establish a system for the receipt, investigation, and resolution of complaints of misconduct received against sworn members of the Department. August 10, 1995: Statistics show violent crime drops 44% from 1993 figures in South Brunswick. Privacy Policy HomeResidentsPublicSafetyPoliceNBPDDivisionsOperationsAboutUs, Division CommanderCaptain Michael Bobadilla(732) 745-5238. January 10, 1995: calling it a "new birth" for the Police Department, Chief Paquette oversaw the swearing in of six new officers. Harry Delgado became Lieutenants, and Patrolmen Jeff Flanders, Allen Sondej and Detective Mark Domino became Sergeants. The Community Outreach Bureau was created to promote a healthy working relationship between the New Brunswick Police Department and the residents of the City of New Brunswick. I opened a window and crawled out to see what occurred. The health insurance severance payment is predicted to be around $20,000 a year. Peters Parochial School. "Tonight we take a giant step toward replenishing the department. For more information or any questions related to the departments and agencies served by SNB, please contact: SNB Accounts Payable Services. Text messages reviewed by New Brunswick Today show Lt. Raymond Trigg admitting to calling the woman 43 times in a single day. appealed the situation and lost. gunfire 7 . Find 6 Police Departments within 2.9 miles of New Brunswick City Police Department. Frank College retired after more than 29 years of service. New Jersey Police Directory. View map of New Brunswick City Police Department, and get driving directions from your location. Jeff Flanders, Ptl. I have started a new business Edel BNB LLC. September 2, 1999: Three officers will join students when classes resume next week. A county front-end loader pierced the roof of the Bronco attempting to push us out. Copy and paste this code into your website. For more information, please contact Captain Bobadilla at (732) 745-5181 or visit the GREAT website at www.great-online.org. There a probably a dozen departments in the state that have half the officers that theyre authorized for just because they cant find people, Gottschalk said. Home New Members Photos. Those numbers cover all categories, including felonies, domestic violence, and traffic citations. He also said that when the health insurance severance payment takes effect in 2025, two officers will be eligible. R. Hutchison to Lieutenant. January 27, 1995: The latest round of promotions to fill in the gaps in the command staff created by a rash of retirements in 1994 was on January 27. The "police acted properly in policing (their) own" Central Post. "The best training we can offer police is real action," said Marosy. On September 17, 1998 Captain Michael Marosy graduated the FBI National Academy at Quantico, VA. September 29, 1998: The Chief submits a "final draft" of the SRO program to the Township Committee. On February 10, 1994 the township committee reveals its preliminary budget for 1994 which calls for the reduction of 12 police officers to preserve the tax rate. M. Paquette. The walls are covered in framed posters of cartoon characters and sports figures. They garnered the coveted "PD 1" status by scoring an impressive 625 of a possible 700 points. The Chief does not release the entire report to the public. Hoover also appears on CNBC. Scott Hoover hits the stands. The program called S.U.D.S. IT'S BAD BUSINESS! Jamesburg purchased its own dispatch system after surrounding townships declined to share theirs. Mac, Jim and I knocked heads in the rear seat during the crash. City of Bathurst: BNPP Regional Police Force 398 Main Street Nigadoo, NB E8K 3M8-(506) 542-2666. Current starting salary is $32,171.00. Sgt. Our focus is to locate and supply you with the police report that you are requesting. Tags Armed Forces Job Market Police School Systems Welcome to the discussion. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. In 2001 he had been part of a team of South Brunswick officers sent into New York City to help immediately after . "We have contingency plans in place," said former police officer and now Township Information Manager Ken Kersch as they prepare for Father Time's odometer to rollover to 2000. She says she has seen little evidence there's a need for police officers in the schools. The G.R.E.A.T. Situation or problem rectified, and handled verbally. The New Brunswick Police Department accepts complaints of Officer misconduct regardless of the hour, or day of the week. Township police said they responded around 7:05 p.m. to the back of . Nyitrai paid for the academy by himself, going on his own time, without pay and without the support of a department. Sgt. Ofc. Fatality Statistics Year 2023. total 15-83%. EDMUNDSTON, N.B. The Operations Division is the largest division and the core of the New Brunswick Police Department. The police force drops to 60. The Brunswick Police Department needs mature, self-disciplined, and highly motivated people who are committed to the ever expanding and rewarding field of law enforcement. "We're just not very good at that kind of thing." Brunswick, GA 31525 912-554-7860. The Records Bureau provides copies of police reports, accident reports, and background checks for current and prior resident of the City of New Brunswick. The life of a patrol car is 3 years or nearly 100,000 miles. On September 23, 1994 the Chief promotes three patrolmen and one detective to the rank of Sergeant, Patrolmen Mark Hiestand, Kevin Hughes, Raymond Hayducka and Detective Pat O'Brien. This is a 21-day consecutive paid mental health sabbatical that happens every four years of service as a police officer. Our obligation to investigate accusations of misconduct also extends to acts committed off duty and outside the jurisdiction of the New Brunswick Police Department. Internal Affairs complaint forms are available at the New Brunswick Police Headquarters. Police Report Discrepancies and Solutions:Questions pertaining to information within a police report must be addressed directly to the Officer who investigated the incident, or to his/her supervisor. These procedures ensure fairness and protect the rights of both the citizen and law enforcement officers. The police report will contain a case number and the Officers name and badge number. For the last two years the Police Department have had to travel to Fort Dix to use the firing range for qualifications. . Central. College took over for Chief Frank Simmons in 1987 and was officially appointed in 1988. Duane Kuehn #76 dkuehn@brunswick.oh.us. Bryan Pray, the officer who received the steepest penalty, a two-week unpaid suspension, resigned Feb. 8 two days after the story was published and over a year after the conclusion of the. Michael Paquette took the oath of office as the township's new Police Chief, calling the occasion the "culmination of a life long dream." initiator puts his police background to good use by spearheading a new committee called the "Safe Schools Committee." For more information, please feel free to contact Captain Bobadilla of the New Brunswick Police Department at (732) 745-5181 or visit the D.A.R.E. May 16, 1995: The Chief is "stunned" and sparks flew as the Chief blasted the Mayor and the township committee for creating a new ordinance pertaining to promotions within the Police Department without his consent. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. IF YOU WANT ME TO RUN THE DEPARTMENT, LET ME RUN THE DEPARTMENT!" On October 25, 1990 Vice President Dan Quayle and U.S. P.A.L. On July 1, 1993 Gov. Hugh McNeil, Ptl. Stocks Equities Commodities Forex undefined It allows us to focus on specific areas and concerns", said Chief College. In February, the police seize a 1992 Ford Mustang 5.0. The suit alleges that the township "willingly and/or knowingly" violated the Federal Fair Labor and Standards Act by failing to pay the officers for overtime work performed in relation to caring for the dogs. Saddle River, NJ. A police manhunt is. near Rt. Volunteers are needed for the Domestic Violence Response Team. December 19, 1991 was the day that the Police Department hosts more than 130 township children at One Police Plaza as Santa (Ptl. On June 10, 1998 Frank Schuessler former Patrolman passes away. The council also passed an ordinance to enter into a lease agreement with the owners of the Brunswick Hot Mix Corp. on Fresh Ponds Road to re-open the police firing range. On February 11, 1999: The New Jersey Regional Community Policing Institute holds its second graduation at Felician College in Rutherford. 0. The New Brunswick City Police Department, located in New Brunswick, New Jersey is a law enforcement agency that has been granted specific police powers in Middlesex County. Since its' inception 15 years ago, more than 8,000 students have received the skills needed to recognize and resist subtle and overt pressures that cause them to experiment with drugs and become involved in violent activities. July 17, 1998: The UCR is out, and the overall crime rate in South Brunswick is down 7%. On May 21, 1992 the Police, the community and high school students team up for "Project Graduation". Receive the latest features from Scene in the West Metro. Julie (dispatcher Weiler) put me on a list for people to be picked up in the south. said Chief Paquette. Patrol officers utilize marked patrol cars, motorcycles, MP3 scooters, ATVs, bicycles and foot patrols to monitor our city streets. On March 7, 1996 the police team up with local merchants for a crackdown on underage drinking with an aggressive new campaign. A second part is the "Cops in Schools" program and would provide $125,000 for the next three years, funding four additional officers. The man was shot at 11 a.m. Saturday in the area of Delavan Street and Joyce Kilmer Avenue; New Brunswick Police were called there for a report of a shooting, said Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Director Anthony Caputo. On May 3, 1995 the Police Department opened its doors to a 19-member inspection team of residents in hopes of gaining a fresh perspective as to how the department should run. This is the second largest hiring we have ever had in the department at one time," said Chief Paquette before swearing in John Avalone, Peter Burdick, Frank Lombardo, Daniel Olsson, Scott Reeves and Michael Rogers. Statement concerning the tragic death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency Dispatch: 330-225-9111 . Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida. On January 3, 1994 Capt. Harold Rule aka "Archie" for his cigar smoking and strong resemblance to "Archie Bunker" has passed away. Departments. The loss of Woody was hard to take, but we moved on. We'd love to hear eyewitness Our officers are more busy than they have ever been," he told city council members on Monday as part of his 2022 annual report. Demolition was scheduled for mid-September. "Davelle Allende, Senior Class President. A new rescue squad building to be shared with Robert Wood Johnson Hospital as a "community oriented facility" is considered to occupy the lot. The Chief requests a four-year college education for prospective officers and he also wants to lift the age limit, which is currently unconstitutional. Your Complaint will be sent to asuperior officer or a specially trained internal affairs investigator who will conduct a thorough and objective investigation. We put a lot of time into this and Im really happy with what we came up with. These programs are Community Relations, C.O.R.P., D.A.R.E., and the Crime Prevention Unit as well as all services and programs provided to civic groups. On October 5, 1999 the township welcomed three new officers to the force. December 27, 1990 Ptl. The D.A.R.E. Your application and scores will be available to each department you choose.