june 24, 1997 sergeant stanley sutton - undisclosed...

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Sergeant Stanley E. Sutton

Sept. 26, 1972 Date employed as a patrol officer with the Floyd County Police Dept.

March 2, 1973 Certified by P,0.S.T. as a peace officer and Graduated from the Police Academy

Jan 11, 1976 Promoted to Sergeant and served as a uniform supervisor.

April 11, 1978 Served as an Sgt. Investigator in the Investigative Division

Sept. 24, 1982 Graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy in Quantico, Va.

1985-1997 Assigned to the Rome-Floyd Metro Drug Task Force.

During Sgt. Sutton's career as a police officer with the Floyd County Police Department he has served with the following divisions: Uniform, Investigative, and the Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force. He is presently assigned to the Investigative Division as the second shift supervisor.

Sgt. Sutton has been responsible for solving many major cases including several homicide cases and major cases within the task force.

Sgt. Sutton has attended numerous schools and training for each of the divisions he has served in .

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• April 15, 1982

Sgt. Stanley Sutton Floyd County Police Department Rome, Georgia 30161

Dear Sgt. Sutton:

. _ . On or about .March 29, 19 82, four inmates escaped from the Floyd County jail. The custody of those prisoners is the responsibility of the Floyd County Sheriff's Department. I was informed Friday evening, April 2, by Captain Tommy Shiflett and Sheriff Bill Hart that you had conducted an interview with an in..'Uate who was in the custody of the Sheriff's Departmento It is my understanding that this interview was conducted at the request of Sgt. Doug Kilgo.

If your intentions were to aid a fellow law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties, you are to be commended for your assistanceo However, if you were aware that the Sheriff was condµct;ing an .. internal,.investigation,.into the:. escape ~and you injected yourself into the investigation'without prior approval from this department, you were-in serious error and in violation of department policy. Off-icers from this department must not allow personal motives to govern their decisions.

Our department policy requires that we maintain a close working relationship with other law enforcement agencies and for some time our relationship with the Sheriff 'a Department, to say the least, has been strained. I am not blaming you for the condition of the relationship but your actions certainly didn't help.

All elements of the criminal justice system work toward common objectives and each element is functionally complimentarx when the sys.~em is working properlyo Unauthorized· investigations by one agepqy of another can only impair those objectives.

The most disturbing thing about your actions is that you failed to even inform your immediate supervisor about the request from Sgt. Kilgo. It is your responsibility to stay familiar with department policy and to govern your actions accordingly.

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• This letter of warning is to be made a part of your personnel

file and you have the right to appeal this action by notifying the Merit Board within ten days. The notification must be in writing.

Sincerely,

Jim Free, Chief Floyd County Police Depart.."llent

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FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPT.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT

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6. Adaptability 1$l Ability to Learn EB· Performance in new Situations cla"Performance with minimum Instructions Ck1 ... J udgement

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OVER-ALL EVALUATION Unsatisfactory Improvement Compet~nt Outstanding

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This report represents my judgement of the employee's performance based on my observations and knowledge.

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OVER-ALL EVALUATION Unsatisf&ctory Improvement Competent Outstanding

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Rating Supervi __ I have read and~pproved it.


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performance. 3. Solves employee problems. D 4. Insures compliance with rules and regulations. D 5. Coordinates work of employees. 0 6. Trains new employees. D 7. Maintains contact with other divisions. D 8. Requisitions material/equipment in a timely and D

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10. Makes sure work deadlines are met. 0 11. Relays necessary information. D

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To: Chief Jim Free

From: Capt. Tommy Shiflett

Ref: Letter of Commendation !-'';

Sgt. Stanley Sutton

Dear Chief:

This letter is to commend Sgt. Stanley Sutton for his outstanding performance and dedication to duty. Sgt. Sutton has put in many hours of overtime work in the performance of his job and has not asked for compensatory time for .these hours.

He has wJrk.ed tirelessly in his duties and with complete dedication to the same. His extra effort has resulted in the following statistics for the last two months. (July and August)

For the two month period, which still has approximately a week to go, he has made thirty-five felony arrests and cleared thirty-nine cases, most of them felonies .

This letter is to commend Sgt. Sutton for his excellent work as well as to make you aware of his accomplishments.

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I request that a copy of this letter be placed in Sgt. Sutton's personnel file.

~ ~flett, Captain Criminal Investigation Division Floyd County Police Department

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Tami P. Colston

• Fred Simpson

Office of the

District Attorney Rome Judicial Circuit

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,John Harkins Chief Investigator Chief Assistant District Attorney

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Chief Jim Free Floyd County Police Department 12 East Fourth Avenue Rome, Georgia 30161

Dear Chief Free:

This letter is written in commendation of Sergeant Stanley Sutton and the remarkable job that he did as Commander of the Rome/Floyd Metro Task Force. I can honestly say that at the time that Stanley was named commander of the unit, I had my doubts about his ability to be an effective leader and administrator. However, Stanley proved me wrong and I am proud to have been proven wrong.

During the past two and a half years, I have seen Stanley mature and develop into a true leader; as a result, the Task Force has become a dominant entity in this community's war with drugs. Under Stanley's leadership, the Task Force has shown no fear or affection to anyone. The unit has been legally aggressive and successful in its investigation and pursuit of the mid-to-upper level drug dealers in our community.

Lord knows that Stanley and I have not always shared the same ideas and opinions about issues related to our respective jobs. However, I have grown to truly respect Sergeant Stanley Sutton as an officer and a person. Stanley is a hardworking and dedicated police officer who remains a police officer for all the right reasons .... because he loves being a police officer and wants to contribute to the good of this community. Sergeant Stanley Sutton is a true asset to law enforcement in the city of Rome and Floyd County.

I commend Sergeant Stanley Sutton for a job well done.

With kind regards, I am

J;j:tfr~~ Lisa W. Tarvin Assistant District Attorney Rome Judicial Circuit

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Floyd County Courthouse • 3 Government Plaza Suite 302 • Rome. Georgia 30161-2802 706/291-5210 • FAX. 706/291-5163

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Captain Tommy Shiflett Floyd County Police Department Detective Division · Rome, GA 30161

Capt. Shiflett:

POLICE DEPARTMENT

326 WEST THIRD STREET

ROME. GEORGIA 30161

404/235-0911

April 15, 1987

The purpose of this letter is to express my appreciation to your department and especially to Sgt. Stanley Sutton for his assistance in the murder investigation of John Alton Sumlar, "Poor John", of 6 Duke Street, which occurred on July 13, 1985.

Our investigation began on July 13, 1985 and after a few months of extensive investigation, all of our leads were exhausted. It appeared that we were unable to solve the case. A period of almost a year and a half went by without any new leads.

In February, 1987, Sgt. Sutton received vital information and interviewed a subject in Alabama concerning our unsolved murder. Sgt. Sutton immediately shared this information with Sgt. Marshall Smith of my department. Sgt. Sutton unselfishly volunteered his time and efforts to assist us in solving this case.

Sgts. Sutton and Smith then travelled to Dalton twice, to Marietta twice, to Atlanta and finally to Nashville, TN twice. The combined efforts of Sgt. Sutton and Sgt. Smith along with assistance from the F.B.I. resulted in the arrest of Danny Laws of Smyrna on April 06, 1987 and Charles Jenkins in Nashville, TN on April 07, 1987. Sgt. Sutton is continuing to assist in the investigation and another arrest is expected.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to Sgt. Sutton for the professional manner in which he conducted himself. Sgt. Sutton's professionalism and dedication to his job is certainly commendable and he is indeed an asset to the Floyd County Police Department. I appreciate his cooperation with my department and we will be proud to work with you at any time.

I would appreciate it if a copy of this letter would be placed in Sgt. Sutton's personnel file; his performance was excellent.

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706/236-4666

Chief Jim Free, Floyd County Police Department

Lieutenant Bill Sims and Detective Tom Bojo Rome Police Department

September 22, 1997

Commendation of Valor, Sergeant Stanley Sutton, Floyd County Police Department

On September 19, 1997, there was an incident that occurred on the Old Summerville Road where two city workers that were working on a sewer line became trapped when the ditch they were working in collapsed on them. When the incident first happened, one worker was covered with dirt up to his neck and mouth area and the other was trapped over shoulder deep, but could still breath. The one worker, Arthur Walters, had his entire body trapped and at one time stopped breathing because of the debris around his face and the pressure of the dirt on his neck and chest. Within just a few minutes of this accident Sergeant Sutton, who was on his way to work, happened upon the accident scene. Upon seeing this incident, he assessed the jeopardy of the workers and through his background in law enforcement and military service training, he quickly jumped into the ditch and attempted to remove the dirt and debris from Mr. Walter's face, mouth and neck. Sergeant Sutton, according to witnesses at the scene, began to clear the worker's airway and began mouth to mouth resuscitation on the unconscious victim.

Within a few minutes, another citizen arrived and also jumped into the ditch and with Sergeant Sutton, continued to perform emergency breathing for the worker until the Fire Department Rescue and Floyd Emergency Services technicians arrived and assisted them. Even when the emergency personnel arrived at the scene, Sergeant Sutton continued in the ditch digging out the dirt and debris from both victims while the EMS workers gave the the two men emergency treatment. Sergeant Sutton calmed the other worker down with his positive attitude and professional demeanor and kept him from going into shock. Sergeant Sutton stayed with these workers and in the opinion of witnesses and ourselves, saved the life of Mr. Walters. He also kept Mr. Thorp at ease and from going into shock and becoming a serious matter in the rescue of both workers .

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We feel that through Sergeant Sutton's demeanor, training and professionalism, he saved the life of the city workers on this day. As fellow law enforcement officers, we would like to give Sergeant Sutton a well deserved commendation of valor. He went above and beyond what any normal person would have done given these circumstances. Without regard to his own safety, he went into this situation with the thought of only helping his fellow man in whatever way he could. We are proud of his actions and again state, "A Job Well Done." You and the department should be proud to have such an officer of this stature on your staff.

Sincerely,

IX ;3uld£? Lt. Bill Sims, Asst. Commander Detective Division

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INCIDENT HEPORT

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TO: Chief Jim Free

201 WEST FIFTH AVENUE

ROME, GEORGIA 30161

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FROM: Inv. Tommy McGuire

DATE: November 15, 1988

REFERENCE: "At A Boy"

On Saturday November 12, 1988 Sgt. Stanley Sutton was hunting on the Blacks Bluff Roa.d .. Sgt. Sutton heard two gunshots and a man shouting in the woods. Stanley responded suspecting a person had been shot. Upon arrival, Stanley took charge and administered First Aid to Steve Agan. Steve had been shot by a .375 cal. Remington high powered rifle in a hunting accident. Sgt. Sutton's quick response and First Aid skills save the victim's life. Sgt. Sutton stopped the bleeding and splinted Steve's leg. Sgt. Sutton then built a stretcher out of two limbs, using clothing to lash the stretcher together. Sgt. Sutton carried the victim approximately two miles out of the wooded area. Sgt. Sutton then used his car phone to call for assistance while transporting victim. Sgt. Sutton is to be commended on his response and quick action taken. This speaks well of Sgt. Sutton, and his dedication to his profession. A citizen's life was saved due to Sgt. Sutton's response. A deed such as this should not go unnoted.

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I am, ,impll.e..6.6 e.d w,L;th .the. .tho.tz.oughn.e..6.6 wUh wh-lc.h you gave. youJL p.tz.e..6 e.n.tatJ..o n.. Jn. cli.6 c.u.6.6-lo n. wUh o n.e. on the. othVl. lad-le..6 a.l.6 o .6 Vl.v-ln.g the. othVl. me.mbell..6 WVl.e. e.qu:U.y -lmp.tz.e..6.6 e.d. It -l6 'VVl.y obv-loU.6 ;tha.;t you ta.k.e. you.fl. po.6..i.;tlon. .6 Vl.-loU.6ly and .the dll.,tve to delve .ln.to evell.y c.han.n.e.l .tha..t m.lgh.t g.lve you mo.tz.e .ln..6igh.t and in.t}o.tz.matJ..on.. I don.';t be.Ueve .tha..t .thi.6 c.a..6e .l.6 an. ex.c.e.ption., I be.Ue.ve .tha..t you en.tell. eac.h one w,L;th .the. .6ame e.n.Vl.gy. I did not t}ee.l c.omt}ofl.ta.ble (my t}ill;t time. to .6Vl.ve) to Mk. any t}ufl.thVl. queAtion..6, howevell., you c.ovell.e.d .60 c.omple..te.ly e.vell.y pha..6e.

Let me c.cin.g.tz.a..tula..te you on. you.tz. abilliy .to pll.eAen..t wUh .6uc.h c.laJl..,{_;ty. I would lik.e .to me.et you t}ac.e.-.to-t}ac.e. and c.on.g.tz.a..tula..te you .ln. pell..6on. •

I mentioned in. the pa.tz.ag.tz.aph above .tha..t ;thi.6 .l.6 my t}ifl..6;t time. .to .6Vl.ve on. .the Gil.and JU.fl.y ofi Floyd County and I have been. in.vigo.tz.a..ted w,i;th the in.veAtigatJ..on..6 and he.a.tz.in.g .the. p.tz.eAe.n.;ta.;t;_on..6. I have. he.M..d .60 many c.i;tize.n..6 who have ha..ted .to .6Vl.ve. I've loved the oppofl.tun.dy.

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METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

July 24, 1987

SUITE 2810 METRO-DADE CENTER 111 N.W. 1ST STREET MIAMI, FL 33128-1993

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Jim Free Chief of Police Rome Police Department 201 West Fifth Avenue Rome, GA 30161

RE: Sgt. Stanley Sutton

Dear Chief Free:

I am writing you this letter to highly commend the assistance Sgt. Stanley Sutton of your department gave to my investigator, Jerry Snyder, on July 21, 1987. It is my understanding from Mr. Snyder that Sgt. Sutton was extremely helpful in assisting him locate an essential witness that will substantiate that a Dade County police officer did not unlawfully arrest an individual in Dade County. We want to express our gratitude and acknowledge the degree of excellency exhibited by Sgt. Sutton. I know the people in Rome, Georgia are extremely fortunate to have an officer of Sgt. Sutton's caliber assisting them. I

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welcome the opportunity to reciprocate. ~/

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Kenneth B. Drucker Assistant County Attorney

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January 24, 1996

Chief Jim Free Floyd County Police Department Rome GA 30161

Dear Jim:

" J.W. scon. WARDEN (706) 236-2490

I would like to express my appreciation to the Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force and the GBI for the excellent work in the arrest of Tammy Barnes a Correctional Officer and Cathy Wagner a nurse at the Floyd CI.

For over a year, I had been aware of a serious problem and h~d pursued every ayenue available to resolve the situation. I notified the Task Force on Tuesday and by Friday they had made an arrest .

Stanley Sutton and the others on the Task Force are professionals in every sense of the word. Their assistance was essential in removing Ms. Barnes and Ms. Wagner from the CI and eliminating a potentially explosive situation.

Agai.n, please express my thanks to the Task Force members and know their work is appreciated by this Department.

Sincerely,

1 &u4~· IJ. W. Scott Warden

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ROME MIDDLE SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL ANN SPEARS, Ed. D.

Se1rtember 26 , 1994

Commander Stanley Sutton Rome Police Department 326 West 3rd.St. Rome, Ga. 30165

Dear Commander Sutton.

1020 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, NE ROME, GEORGIA 30161-4973

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS SANDRA WHITESIDE, Ed. S.

TYGAR EVANS, Ed. S.

Thank you so much for coming to our disciplinary tribunal on on Thursday, September 22, 1994.

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I appreciate all that you do for the citizens of Rome!

Sincerely,

g~ Ann Spears, Principal

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MITCH ELL, MITCHELL, COPPEDGE & BOYETT I 0 I Thornton Bldg.

DALTON, GEORGIA 30720

D. Wright Mitchell May 29, 1974 P. 0. Box 668

Telephone 278-2040 Area Code 404

(1895-1970) Douglos W. Mitchell, Jr. Erwin Mitchell Warren N. Coppedge, Jr. Williom T. Boyett

William W. Keith Neil Wester Nathaniel Hansford

Sheriff, Floyd County -Floyd County Jail

511 West First Street Rome, Georgia 30161

RE: Charge - Violation Driving Without License in Possession Ticket # '10710

Dear Sheriff:

This morning I was stopped at a road block on Georgia 53 North of Rome for a Driver's License check. I am an attorney in Dalton, Georgia, and was on my way to Federal Court in Rome. When I looked for my license, I was unable to find it in my billfold .. The officer1.:Stan Suttgn, wa.§ ~~courteo~~d...!1~ Of course, he was obligated to give me a~ticket for the above offense. On my return to Dalton, I immediately proceeded to the State Patrol Headquarters where a temporary license was issued. On my way back to work I stopped at a gasoline station and in getting my credit card, I happened to notice that my permanent driver's license had slid in between the plastic cover of my Elk's Club card. The back of the license was f~cing outward.

As you can see, I was in possession of my license at the time I was stopped and I respectfully request that the charge be dropped. Please notify me of your decision in.order that I may pay the fine before June 11, 1974, if you are unable to drop the charge.

Thank you for your consideration.

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Enclosures (3) - Copy of permanent driver.ts license, copy of temporary driver's license and copy of ticket.

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P. 0. BOX 1864 FLOYD JUNIOR COLLEGE ROME, GEORGIA 30161 .

Chief Willard Nixon Floyd County Police Dept. Blacks Bluff Road Rome, GA 30161

Dear Mr. Nixon:

May 10, 1976

Mr. Robert Gaylor, Director of Police Academy at Floyd Junior College advised me to write a letter to you. We have reconnnended Sgt. Stanley Sutton to represent Floyd County Police Dept. at the Police Orientation to Deafness which is offered by the Georgia State Police Academy. It will be held at 959 East Confederate Avenue in Atlanta. 1he dates are May 24th from 1-4 P.M. and May 25th from 8 A.M. - 12 Noon. 'Ihe training programs will b~ benefical to your representative and to the deaf population in this area. It has had great success during the last two years.

If you wish any more information, please contact Captain James Presley, who heads the Georgia State Patrol training programs.

I will appreciate it if you will let Sgt, Stanley Sutton attend this seminar. Thank you.

BDC/bmt cc Robert Gaylor

Sincerely yours,

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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION /EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

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Sgt. Stanley Sutton Floyd County Police Department 5 Government Plaza Rome, GA 30161

Dear Sgt. Sutton:

I want to thank you for being so responsive to my call for assistance regarding a recent personnel action. I know that you had to adjust your schedule with very little notice to accommodate our situation. Your suggestions for protection of our employees were most appreciated.

Mr. Hoyt's confidence in you was born out by your actions. Floyd County is fortunate to have a public servant such as yourself

Sincerely,

C. Wade Sellers, M.D., M.P.H. District Health Director

cc: Capt. Tommy Shiflett Wade C. Hoyt, III, Attorney, Floyd Board of Health

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U.S. Department of Justice

Drug Enforcement Administration 75 Spring Street, Suite 740 Atlanta, Georgia 30303

April 25, 1997

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council 503 Oak Place, Suite 540 Atlanta, Georgia 30349

Dear Ms. Gillard:

This letter is to recognize the dedication and commitment of the Rome/Floyd Metro Task Force on federal drug cases which have been worked jointly with the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Several investigations, which were initiated by the Rome/Floyd County Metro Task Force, resulted in the seizure of hundreds of pounds of illegal narcotics and have culminated with the arrest of approximately 40 interstate drug distributors.

These cases would not have been possible without the hard work and diligent efforts of the members of this task force. Their efforts bring credit to all those who choose to serve the public and they should be commended for their dedication, sacrifices and many accomplishments.

CC: Commander Stanley Sutton Rome/Floyd Metro Task Force

Sincerely,

·!2:!:_9~:::r Special Agent In Charge Atlanta Field Division

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Catoosa County Chattooga County

Chief Jim Free

La Fayette, Georgia 30728 (404) 638-3011

August 31, 1994

Floyd county Police Department 201 North 5th. Avenue Rome, Georgia 30161

Dear Chief Free,

Dade County Walker County

I want to take this opportunity to convey my appreciation to Sergeant Stanley Sutton for his recent contribution to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force.

As you know, the Rome/Floyd Metro Task Force worked closely with us in implementing and monitoring an electronic surveillance in Chattooga County, Georgia .

'11he investigation culminated on J·une 11, 1994 when Sergeant Sutton assisted in the execution of four search warrants.

Because of Sergeant Sutton's experience and his dedication to this investigation, warrants were issued for sixteen persons charging them with conspiracy to distribute marijuana and the use of a communication facility to facilitate a crime.

If the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force can assist your department, please call us.

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cc: Sergeant Stanley Sutton

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

GARRY FRICKS CHAIRMAN

CHUCK HUFSTETLER VICE CHAIJtVAN

TOM BENNETT

JERRY JENNINGS, Ph.D.

JOHN MAYES

DEPARTMENTS

KEVIN POE COUNTYMAi..,-AGER

SAMMY RICH MSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER

MICHELE FOUNTAIN CIERK, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

DR MARC WALL COUNTY PHYSICIAN

MIKE l\>IATHEWS MANAGER.AIRPORT

PHILIP MOORE CHIEF, MlMAL CONTROL

DARRELL WHEELER DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

LADELL JACOBS MANAGER, DATA PROCESSING

EVON BILLUPS CHIEF CLERK, ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION

JOHN l\>IAYS MANAGER. FACIUTIES MANAGEMENT

AL LEONARD COMPTROUER, FINANCE

BRENT POPLIN DIRECTOR. THE FORUM

LARRY JOHNSON DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

JIM FREE CHIEFOFPOUCE

ANNE BRINKLEY WARDEN, COUNTY PRISON

NANCY LAM DIRECTOR, PURCHASING

Bll.L MCWHORTER CHIEF TAX ASSESSOR

STEVE HULSEY UTILITIES ADMINISTRATOR, WATER

FLOYD COUNTY, GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER

TO: Stanley Suttolll

FROM: Kevin Poe, County Manager _,/:;'jji/'

DATE: February 26, 2003

SUBJECT: Promotimn

I would like to congratulate you on your recent promotion to Captain. Your previous work history with Floyd County has been good enough to warrant consideration for a promotion. It is always good to see employees strive to better themselves within our organization. I wish you the best of luck in your new position.

Keep up the good work!

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JEFF H. BROWN CHAIRl"tAN

SAMUEL T. BURRELL, SR. \'ICE-CHAIRMAN

HOW ARD SMITH

JOHN T. SELMAN

SAM VINCENT

DEPARTMENT HEADS

KEVIN POE COlil\'TY MANAGl-:R

TOM TULLY A."'SISTANT TO TllF. COUNTY MANAGER

SUE BROOME L!,ERK-JIOARD OF COMMISSIONER.~

IV ADE C. HOYT, III COt.:!lr:TY A TTORl\'EY

DARRELL WHEELER CO!\f~tUNITY DEVELOl"MEl\T

.I. W. SCOTT WAIUlt:S-COU!'\'T\' rRISON

DR. MARC WALL COU!\'TI' rHYSICIAN

LADELL JACOBS llA TA l'ROCFSSING

JOHN MAYS FACILITIFS MANAGEMEJlr;T

AL LEONARD ~lSASCE

JOllN FISHBURN Tllf:HHWM

LARRY JOHNSON

JIM FREE ClllEt'(ffl't'lLICE

RODGER SWAIM l't.:lllJC WORKS

JERRY PLESS l'l:KCllASISG

STEVE HULSEY WATI:R llEl"ARTMEJ\T

FLOYD COUNTY, GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER

MEMORANDUM

TO: Sgt. Stanley Sutton

FROM: Kevin Poe, County Manager Jz(

DATE: October 6, 1997

RE: Letter of Commendation

I read with great pride, the letter from Lieutenant Bill Sims and Detective Tom Bojo of the Rome Police Department detailing the events of September 19, 1997, in which you helped to save the lives of two City of Rome workers trapped in a ditch. It is very heartening to know that we have employees on our staff that will go above and beyond the call of duty to help those in need.

I, too, would like to extend my appreciation for a "job well done" and commend you for the actions you took to save the lives of the workers trapped in the ditch.

c: Jim Free, Police Chief Board of Commissioners Personnel File

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From: Jim Free

Date: November 14, 1983

I would like to commend you for a job well done with the arrest ofsev-·; <:':~;;, ::·:·

eral hoodlums from the Lindale area. These boys had been beating and stomping

other youths. Had you not intervened in this case someone would probably have

been killed.

This case had not been assigned to you but when you recognized an in

justice you took action and that type of initiative is a quality we would like

to see in all of our officers.

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Dear Sir:

Rome, Georgiai. 30161 February ]8, 1981

My letter is to commend one of your officers, Detective Sta.~ley Sutton. I recently had the misfor·t.une to h.o:..v . .,, ?.11 four of rny tires cut. Detective Sutton, working in coo~')era.tiori with H01ne Cit;;r Police, helped i;westigate the crime. Although I sus1)ect th~.t ·.ny nroblPm wr,i.s minor compi:i.red with his other cs.ses, Detectiv-e Sutton generously gave his time to sp1:1.r-'tk ?ti.th me and to assist in the investig~tion~ He 'Ter:I Tdndl:;r offered suggestions, re~ssured me., e.nd conveyed the feeling that no crj_me is l:L;;r.:.tly dismissed 'i.:·J the :F'loyd Co1.mty Police •

I also com.mend the abilities of city and county police to work together to the citizens' benefit.

With officers like Detect,i-re Sutton .ai.J.d cooperative efforts: like this one, you need no other other public relationso

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Dea.r Chief Russell:

September 22, 1972

In reference to your telephone call regarding Mr. Stanley Sutton,, I am writing this letter as per your request.

I have known Mr. Stanley Sutton for about thirteen years. He lived .. __ @Q.!J.t_!o_u:r __ ho_us.es __ ._above_mine _as he_ was .. growing--Upe--I-was-not-awaI"e - - -

of any trouble that he caused within the ne~hborhood,, in his pre-teen or teenage years.

He married and went into the u. s. Marine Corp,, for about three years.

He has had business dealings with our company and this has been satisfactory.

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Mr. Willard Nixon, Chief Floyd County Police Department Blacks Bluff Road Rome, Georgia 30161

Dear Wi 11 ard:

THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE

INSURANCE COMPANY· MILWAUKEE

August 23, 1974

I want to take this opportunity to commend the professional manner and conduct of two of your police officers. I am only too well aware how often policemen are cri ti zed adversely for their performance of duty. It is therefore a pleasure for me to suggest that a copy of these remarks be made a part of the performance record of Officers Whitener and Sutton.

On August 11, 1974, Officers Whitener and Sutton issued a Floyd County Police courtesy warning to me for failure to come to a complete stop at the stop sign where Mitchell Road enters the Kingston Road. Both officers conducted themselves in a polite but firm manner, pointing out. the high.· incidence of accidents at this location. My wife and children were with me at this time, and I believe this was a good lesson for all of us in observing our Police Department at work.

Thank you for your leadership within your Department, and for your attention to this letter.

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Blacks Bluff Road ' . Horne; GA 30161

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. ·. ·. I would like to take this opportunity to cornnend two of your , ; ·· bf f icers, . Harper and Sutton, for the courteous manner in which

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Sat~day afternoon, on Ga. Highway 20 going toward Alabama, ·. my foot got a little heavy and the above officers stopped me · and presented me with a courtesy warning. Now there is nothing

· ·• . pleasant about being stopped, especially when you know you are · ·. speeding and you are kicking yourself for not paying closer

. attention, but it was a worthwhile experience .. The effect of . the warning was just as great as if it had been an expensive

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In the concern of the rrrnnent, I feel that I did not flilly express my appreciation to the officers, and I would like

·.· you to do this for me. I am pleased that we have such men on the force and must compliment you for the training that they have received.

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To: Chief Houston Freeman

Subject: Letter; of Commendation

This letter is to inform you as well as to commend Sgt. Stanley Sutton

for a job well done for the month of February.

During this month Sgt. Sutton has cleared five burglaries, three thefts,

one drug case, three shoplifting cases and one assault case and one incest

case.

Sgt. Sutton has managed to accomplish this feat by working dilligently

and-by putting in a lot of overtime hours.

It is only proper that he be recognized and commended for his devotion

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I request that a copy of this letter be placed in his personnel file.

~~~\~ Tommy ~flett Commander

Criminal Investigation Division

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SUPPLY BATTALION, 4THFSR, FORTRPS, FMF, USMCR

MARINE CORPS RESERVE TRAINING CENTER

1 SHORTER AVE. ROME, GEORGIA 30161

From: Chief Hospital Corpsman,

IN REPLY REFER TO

29 OCT 74

To: Chief Willard NIXON, Floyd County Police Dept., Route #3, Blacks Bluff Road, Rome, Georgia 30161

Subj: PLT Stan SUTTON; services of

1. I had the pleasure of coming into contact with Patrolman Sutton several time this month. Patrolman SUTTON' s unselfishness, professional competence and courteous attitude has earned him my respect and I feel sure the respect of all who comes into contact with him.

2o His professional knowledge, attention to duty, and personal pride are a credit to law enforcement. It is with this exemplary performance of duty in mind thatI take this opportunity to express my appreciation to both you and Patrolman SUTTON for his assistance.

Respec~ully,

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Stanley Sutton Captain Floyd County Police Department Rome, GA 30161

Dear Stanley:

1220 WASHINGTON A VE. ALBANY, N. Y. 12226-2252

January i 1, 2006

Just a quick note to say thank you for your recent assistance with my burglary investigation in which you conducted an interview with Jack Combs on.my behalf. I appreciate your efforts regarding this matter, and extend to you my personal gratitude.

Should you ever need our assistance here in New York please feel free to contact me .

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Catoosa County Chattooga County

Chief Jim Free

La Fayette, Georgia 30728 (404) 638-3011

August 31, 1994

Floyd County Police Department 201 North 5th. Avenue Rome, Georgia 30161

Dear Chief Free,

Dade County Walker County.

I want to take this opportunity to convey my appreciation to Sergeant Stanley Sutton for his recent contribution to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force.

As you know, the Rome/Floyd Metro Task Force worked closely with us in implementing and monitoring an electronic surveillance in Chattooga County, Georgia .

The investigation culminated on June 11, 1994 when Sergeant Sutton assisted in the execution of four search warrants.

Because of Sergeant Sutton's experience and his dedication to this investigation, warrants were issued for sixteen persons charging them with conspiracy to distribute marijuana and the use of a communication facility to facilitate a crime.

If the Lookout assist your depa

Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force can ment, please call us.

Sinc7; ~ w-' ~ ste~n B. Wils n co~f nder

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Sgt. Sutton

CITY OF BOULDER DEPARTMENT OF POLICE

Rome Police Dept. 326 West 3rd. Street Rorn.e, GA 30161

Dear Sgt. Sutton,

I wanted to write and thank you and your Drug Task Force for your assistance in the arrest of Brian last week. The extra time you took to insure the identity of Becker before attempting contact was crucial in this case. Had he suspected that you were looking for him, I am sure he would have fled the area as he did in Colorado.

In addition, I spoke to Heather's mother, Nancy this morning. Mrs. told me that Heather and the baby arrived safely and are back at "home" with Mrs. She was very grateful for your help in looking after Heather, feeding her and seeing her onto the plane. Mrs. also stated that neither Heather or Brian had any suspicions as to the source of information that led police to there whereabouts. Once again, a credit to you and your unit.

Please pass on my thanks to everyone involved .. I hope Boulder PD can someday reciprocate in assisting your agency. If you find yourself out this way, I hope you stop by or call.

Respectfuli y,

Patrick.Wyton, Det. Boulder PD, Narcotics

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September 7, 1989

Re: Syble Ruth Douglas Shiflett V.G.C.S.A., Poss. of Marijuana w/Intent to Distribut V.G.C.S.A., Poss. of Drug Related Objects Poss. of Firearms during Commission of a Crime

Dear Chief Free:

Sergeant Stanley Sutton was very instrumental in the investigation and a~rest of the above-referenced cases.

We are very appreciative of the cooperation between the divisions within the departments and in particular of Sgt. Sutton's assistance .

Our continued success is very dependent upon the cooperation with all law enforcement officers.

BW:sp

cc: Stanley Sutton

Sincerely,

BILL WHITENER, COMMANDER ROME/FLOYD METRO TASK FORCE

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August 16, 1983 fleply to the Attention of:

Mr. Jim Free, Police Chief Floyd County Police Department Courthouse Annex 1st Street Rome, GA 30161

This letter concerns the fatality of a Dempsey Brothers Dairies' employee on August 2, 1983. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has concluded its investigation of the fatality.

Floyd County Police Department's assistance in this investigation was invaluable. Your Department's cooperation allowed OSHA's investigation to be done in a most efficient and judicious manner. In particular, Sergeants Stanley Sutton and Jerry Boyd were very helpful and professional in their line of duty. Their actions greatly reduced the possibility that another similar type of accident would occur •

We appreciate the cooperation we were given while working with the Floyd County Police Department.

Sincerely, ;!./ 1/ /f '·/ /

LY'{ti~t~.J · l! /Jc~:r (L·giL) CHARLES F. KAZIENKO/·. Acting Area Director

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Chief Jim Free 12 East 4th.Ave. Rome, Georgia 30161

Dear Chief Free,

5-13-97

I have lived in Rome mostly all my life, and am aware of the serious situation that this city has with the ever growing drug problem. I thought that you may be interested in the concerns that I, as a private citizen have concerning this particular matter.

I have experienced the effects of what drugs and their aftermath can and have done to individuals. I have seen it up close and in person. I have watched my friends die, and destroy their families in search of the elusive high that drives these people to the point of self destruction.

Do you know of anyone that has broken into houses to steal to support their habit? Well I do. Do you know any children personally that have been recruited by drug dealers to sell their poison? My own child was in such a situation, but fortunately I was able to intervene before she could be arrested even though she was only 13 years old.

These are just a couple of instances that my community faces every day, and not only ours, but this entire county. This is why myself and many others that I know in the Black community, were visibly shaken when we found out that Sgt. Stanley Sutton had been rotated out of his position as Commander of Rome/Floyd's Drug Task Force.

Sgt. Sutton's tenure as Commander was the finest highlight of what one man could do to alleviate the drug problem here in Rome. The drug dealers feared and respected him because they knew that once their name came across his desk, he would not stop until they were behind bars where they belonged.

As a private citizen, I am not aware of what policy that you use to select Task Force Officers or their commander, but also as a private citizen I can tell you that I do not believe that replacing Sgt. Sutton will slow the drug trade in this city.

The Rumors that permeated the community concerning his rotation were spawned more likely by some individuals that were looking for revenge and to besmirch his reputation. But the people who know Stanley Sutton know that the job that he did to remove the drug element from our streets, has gained him more respect

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If there is any thing that we in the community can do to have Sgt. Sutton returned to his Position as Commander, We will gladly do, because we know that he will continue the fine job that he has done for such a long while.

My Civic Club Is willing to even circulate petitions in all the communities to further our request. before I close I would also like to add a personal note as to why I feel that Sgt. Sutton's service to the community should be reconsidered. Last Year I asked him if he would act as security at my wife's surprise birthday party, because I was having it at the Green and Gold Community center.

After working all night and half the day, he still thought enough about our safety to come and make sure that every thing was going alright, and he even asked other officers in the area to stop and check on us. So believe me when I say the decent and hard working people in our communities stand behind Sgt. Stanley Sutton 100 percent, and ask that he be allowed to remain in his position as commander of Rome's Drug Task Force.

Sincerely,

Members Only Civic Club

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Chief Jim Free Floyd Co. Police Dept. 201 West 5th Ave. Rome, Ga. 30161

Dear Chief Free:

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April 4, 1984

POLICE DEPARTMENT

ROME. GEORGIA 30161

404/295-4444

On March 8, 1984 Sgt. Stanley Sutton and Sgt. Bill Shiflett contacted Det. William Hibberts and Det. Clayton Lundy and gave them some vital information in reference to the armed robbery. The information they gave us helped to clear up the armed robbery at Kentucy Fried Chicken •

Det. Lundy and Det~ Hibberts sincerely appreciate these officers' assistance and professionalism.

Sincerely,

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Chief Jim Free

Regent Investment Group, Inc.

Rome, Ga. 30161 Telephone 291-2936

February 20, 1986

Floyd County Police Dept. 201 North 5th. Avenue Rome, Ga. 30161

Dear Mr. Free:

Often in the course of life, we find most people are quick to criticize or make complaints, but I would like to take this opportunity to highly prai,se a detective on your staff.

My Resident Manager, and myself have been harassed constantly for months. Although, this appears trivial compared to all the more serious cases you must face, Detective Stanley Sutton gave this matter his uttmost attention. Anytime we have needed him he has always cooperated. I find myself asking for him should I need a police officer at Callier, because Mr. Sutton exhibits a caring attitude and takes pride in his work. When we began receiving obscene phone calls, he placed a tap on our line. Though I'm sure, this is in the course of his duty as a p9lice officer, he wasted no time in helping us rectify this horrible situation.

Your force certa.inly takes, "A Bite Out Of Crimet" Thanking your entire force, we remain,

Sincerely,

dent_ Manager Manager

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Mr. Jim Free Chief of Police Floyd County Police Department 201 North Fifth Avenue Rome, Georgia 30161

Dear Chief Free:

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April 26, 1984

In the last week or so, I had reason to contact County Investigator Stanley Sutton to report a possible ''flim-flam" operation in the local area. Since I am one of several business people who purchased advertising from a man who represented himself as John Stewart, and since I became suspicious of his way of doing business, I was advised to contact Mr. Sutton.

The purpose of this letter is to report my satisfaction with Mr. Sutton's prompt, courteous and efficient handling of this matter. Because of the interest he showed in my behalf, I felt that my problem--although minor compared to the many serious complaints and situations your department faces daily--was just as important as anyone else's!

It is good to know that we have competent, qualified police personnel who know how to do their jobs well! Keep up the good work!

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Chief Jim Free Floyd County Police Department 201 North Fifth Avenue-Annex Rome, GA 30161

Chief Free

February 19, 1986

I would like to take this opportunity to commend one of your investigators, Sgt. Stanley Sutton. Around the 7th of February I was contacted by Sgt. Sutton who gave me information about some drugs and gave me a person's name to contact for further information. He also gave that party my name and phone number to contact me. They did and as a result of this cooperation, on February 14, members of the Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force executed a search warrant at 3983 Huffacre Road and arrested James D. Brock for several felonies, V.G.C.S.A over a pound, Possession of Firearms by a Convicted Felon--11 counts, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and also six other suspects.

I believe this information could have been lost by the wayside as much is, but this dedicated officer thought enough to see that I got it. He is to be commended and he is an asset to your department.

Respectfully,

!ty~G>~ Sgt. Tommy Pruitt, Commander Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force

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F. LARRY SALMON DISTRICT ATTORNEY

ROME JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ROBERT D. ENGELHART

WILLIAM H. 80GG5

MARK 5. PERRY

TELEPHONE 404-291-5210

COURTHOUSE ROME, GEORGIA 30161

T. RUSSELL McCLELLAND, Ill

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Sgt. Stanley Sutton Floyd County Police N. 5th Avenue Rome, Georgia 30161

August 1, 1984

RE:The State vs. Ellis, Hoovers, Hart Nichols, and Yates Motion Docket Number's 14459, et al, Rape Aggravated Sodomy, Multiple Counts

Dear Stanley:

I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thank you on behalf of the victims and other witnesses in the above cases for a job well done. In spite of all the accusations aqainst you and this off ice justice has beeh done, no matter how momentarily, and Judge Royal denied bond in Ellis's latest request for bond on the new charges.

Quite possibly keeping Ellis in jail may prevent bodily harm to Ellis or others .

I understand your feelings in the case and I fully appreciate the frustration you went throuqh in the numerous hearinqs in the above cases. I also was frustrated. However, for ali the reasons that I have already passed on to you I felt it necessary to make the defendants put their evidence up in order to let the court know exactly how the victims and witnesses felt concerninq the intimidation they have been subjected to.

I would like to commend you and Captain Harper and all those that had anythinq to do with qetting the witnesses here for the hearing on July 25 and the previous hearings.

Joe Bill Campbell appreciates your efforts a great deal. He is fully willing to let justice take its course .

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DISTRICT ATTORNEY August 1, 1984 ROME JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Stanley Sutton

Stanley, we have had our differences in the past; however, I admire your ability to get along with a stubborn prosecutor like me who insisted on pushing the court as much as necessary to prevent Ellis from getting out on bond. I felt and I continue to feel that it was essential to keep him in jail in order to prevent any further cases. I respect your feelings concerning the difficulties encountered in court last Wednesday. Rest assured that your presence in the courtroom and assistance with the transportation of Miss Highfield along with a thorough investigation kept this defendant from getting out and having the opportunity to intimidate the victims further.

I know you are too humble to show this letter to your supervisor so I am sending a copy to Chief Free along with a thank you for his efforts in helping to coordinate the hearing last Wednesday.

Please excuse me for dictating this letter a week after the hearing, but I am sure you have probably heard my father passed away on the 26th, the day after the hearing, and I have been out of town until this morning, August 1. In a way, it's good that there was a delay.

You will recall that we were accused of misusing our authority. I am aware of nothing that has been done in this case that would not have been done in a similar gang rape under similar circumstances in another jurisdiction or by any other prosecutor. The accusations made against you by the defendants' families, etc. are unfounded as acknowledged by certain people in the courtroom during last Wednesday's hearing. It appears to me that you were doing nothing more than your usual qood job in this case.

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Si3;Jt~ William H. Bo Assistant Dist ict Attorney

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