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Hotel and motel operators across Southern California trust Owl Sight Security Services (PPO# 121762) to protect their guests, staff, and property around the clock. With over 10 years of experience, BSIS-licensed guards, and security plans built around your property’s layout, guest volume, and hours of operation, we provide professional coverage for full-service hotels, boutique properties, extended-stay locations, and roadside motels across Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Ventura County.
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Hotel security guards in Southern California manage daily security operations for hospitality properties, letting hotel managers and front desk staff focus on guest services instead of responding to security incidents. Guards control access to the property, monitor guest floors and parking areas, enforce property policies, and respond to disturbances during their shifts. The goal is to maintain a professionally secured environment where guests feel safe and unauthorized individuals are identified and addressed before they become a problem. Properties with restaurants, bars, conference rooms, swimming pools, and large parking structures may also see higher volumes of non-guest visitors, adding another layer of access control that front desk staff cannot manage alone.
Hotels face security challenges that vary by property type and location. A beachfront hotel in Huntington Beach deals with different access control issues than a boutique property on the Sunset Strip or an extended-stay facility near LAX. Weekend events, late-night bar traffic, and seasonal tourism surges all create fluctuations in guest volume that directly affect how many entry points need monitoring and how often parking areas need patrols. Owl Sight Security Services briefs guards on the specific risks, guest traffic patterns, and operational procedures at each property before their first shift, so the coverage they provide matches the hotel they protect rather than a generic patrol that ignores the property’s realities.
Our licensed hotel security guards help protect guests, staff, and property while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment. Their responsibilities are tailored to the hotel's layout, operating hours, and security needs.
Guards monitor hotel entrances and lobby areas to identify unauthorized visitors, observe unusual activity, and help maintain controlled access to the property. They work with hotel management to address access concerns while maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere for guests.
Guards conduct routine patrols of guest floors, hallways, stairwells, and common areas to identify suspicious activity, unauthorized access, and potential safety concerns. Their presence helps support guest privacy and security throughout the property.
Guards respond to noise complaints, disruptive behavior, and guest disturbances throughout the property. They work to de-escalate situations professionally, coordinate with hotel management, and contact law enforcement when necessary.
Guards monitor hotel parking lots, garages, and vehicle access points to identify suspicious activity, unauthorized parking, and potential security concerns. Regular patrols help deter unwanted activity and support the protection of guest and employee vehicles.
Guards assist during medical emergencies, safety threats, and other urgent situations by following established procedures and notifying the appropriate personnel. They can help direct guests and employees to safety while contacting emergency services when needed.
Guards document incidents, unusual activity, patrol observations, and security concerns in detailed reports. These records help hotel management review events, maintain accurate documentation, and identify recurring security issues that may require attention.
A secure property retains guests, earns stronger reviews, and protects hotel operators from the liability that comes with operating an unmonitored building around the clock. Whether you manage a full-service hotel, a boutique property, or a roadside motel, operating without professional security costs more every night the property goes unprotected.
Contact Owl Sight Security Services today at 877-267-6461 for a free hotel and motel security quote, and discover why hotel managers across Southern California trust our team to protect their properties and their guests.
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Hotel security guard services in Southern California typically range from $25 to $35 per hour. On-call site visits are available at $50 per visit.
Hotels present a unique security challenge that most commercial properties do not because the guests inside the building are staying overnight. Guests store personal belongings in their rooms, prop open hallway doors for convenience, and move through the property at unpredictable hours without knowing who belongs on the floor and who does not. A busy hotel can have hundreds of individuals sharing elevators, pool areas, parking garages, and corridors on any given night, and the front desk staff managing check-ins and guest requests are not trained or positioned to monitor every access point, respond to disturbances, or confront unauthorized individuals walking the property after hours.
The financial risk of operating a hotel without professional security extends beyond theft and trespassing. A single guest incident, whether it involves a physical altercation in the parking structure, a room break-in during an overnight shift, or an intoxicated individual refusing to vacate the lobby, can generate liability claims, trigger negative reviews that suppress future bookings, and create the type of public reputation damage that takes years to recover from. Hotels that maintain consistent security coverage keep documented patrol logs and incident reports that protect the operator when disputes arise. In contrast, properties without that coverage must explain to insurers and attorneys why no one was on-site when the incident occurred.
A real example of how Owl Sight Security Services adapted its coverage strategy to first eliminate an ongoing trespassing problem at a Huntington Beach hotel and then transitioned the guard inside to support front desk operations and guest disturbance response.
Case Study
Hotel, Huntington Beach
Unauthorized individuals entering the hotel property every night and the lobby employee had no support to address it
A hotel in Huntington Beach contacted Owl Sight Security Services because unauthorized individuals were coming onto the property every night. The hotel's lone lobby employee was not equipped to confront these individuals while also managing front desk operations, guest check-ins, and phone calls. The property manager needed a security guard to patrol the exterior of the property to deter trespassing and assist the lobby employee with any guest disturbances that occurred inside the hotel during overnight hours.
Guard stationed outside for the first week to establish a visible security presence and deter trespassers from returning
When coverage began Owl Sight Security Services found that unauthorized individuals were entering the property frequently during overnight hours. Rather than positioning the guard inside immediately, we adapted the coverage strategy by stationing the guard outside the property for the first week. This made the security presence visible to everyone approaching the hotel so the individuals who had been coming onto the property every night could see that a uniformed guard was now on site. The goal was to break the pattern by making the security presence impossible to miss before transitioning the guard inside.
Once trespassing stopped the guard moved inside to support the front desk employee with guest disturbances
After one week of exterior positioning the unauthorized individuals stopped coming onto the property. With the trespassing problem resolved the guard was transitioned inside the hotel to assist the lobby employee. The guard now supports front desk operations by handling intoxicated guests causing disturbances, responding to noise complaints on guest floors, and providing a professional security presence in the lobby during overnight hours when the employee would otherwise be working alone.
Trespassing eliminated within one week and ongoing lobby support for 8+ months
The strategic decision to station the guard outside first eliminated the trespassing problem within the first week of coverage. Since transitioning inside the guard has provided consistent support to the lobby employee handling guest disturbances, noise complaints, and overnight security. The hotel manager has provided ongoing positive feedback stating that the security team has been consistently helpful to their operation. Coverage has been active for over 8 months and the relationship continues.
The hotel manager has consistently communicated that Owl Sight Security Services has been extremely helpful to their operation. The trespassing problem that prompted the original call was resolved within the first week and the guard's ongoing presence inside the hotel continues to support the front desk team with guest disturbances and overnight security coverage.
Hotels in Southern California face security challenges that affect guest safety, property reputation, and liability exposure. Here is what those risks look like and how Owl Sight Security Services addresses each one.
Unauthorized visitors accessing guest floors unchallenged
Without active monitoring at the lobby and elevator access points, non-guests can walk into the hotel and reach guest floors unchallenged, creating serious safety and privacy risks for paying guests.
Guest credentials verified at lobby and elevator access points
Guards verify guest credentials at the lobby and monitor elevator and stairwell access so only registered guests and authorized staff reach guest floors. Unauthorized individuals are addressed at the point of entry.
Guest disturbances and noise complaints escalate without intervention
Noise complaints, intoxicated guests, and confrontations between guests are common especially during weekends and holidays. Front desk staff are not trained to handle escalating situations and calling police damages the guest experience.
Disturbances handled with professionalism and discretion
Guards respond to disturbances immediately, de-escalate noise complaints and confrontations on site, and manage intoxicated guests calmly so other guests are not affected and police involvement is avoided whenever possible.
Vehicle break-ins in unmonitored parking lots overnight
Hotel parking lots are frequently targeted for vehicle break-ins during overnight hours when guest vehicles sit unmonitored. Guests who return to damaged vehicles leave negative reviews and file claims against the property.
Regular parking lot patrols deter break-ins at all hours
Guards conduct regular patrols of parking lots and structures including overnight hours. Suspicious activity near vehicles is addressed immediately and the visible presence of a uniformed guard deters criminals who target unmonitored hotel parking areas.
Theft from guest rooms and hotel property goes undetected
Hotels experience theft of guest belongings, room amenities, electronics, and hotel equipment regularly. Without active hallway patrols and common area monitoring the problem compounds and damages the property's reputation.
Guest floor hallways and common areas actively patrolled
Guards patrol guest floor hallways, common areas, and storage facilities to deter theft. Suspicious individuals on guest floors are approached and verified so theft is significantly harder to carry out unnoticed on the property.
After-hours trespassing and loitering in the lobby
Overnight hotel lobbies without active security become open entry points for non-guests. Trespassers and loiterers move freely through the property during the hours when staffing is at its lowest and the building is most vulnerable.
Professional lobby presence maintained throughout overnight hours
Guards maintain an active lobby presence during overnight shifts so the property is never left without monitoring. Trespassers and loiterers are identified and removed immediately and after-hours access is restricted to registered guests and authorized personnel.
Emergency situations handled by untrained hotel staff
Medical emergencies, fire alarms, and safety incidents can occur at any hour. Without a trained security professional on site these situations are handled by untrained front desk or housekeeping staff who are not equipped to respond effectively.
CPR-certified guard responds immediately and coordinates with emergency services
Every guard holds current CPR and first aid certification so medical emergencies are responded to immediately. Guards are briefed on evacuation procedures and emergency protocols so critical incidents are managed professionally while emergency services are contacted.
No documentation when disputes or liability claims arise
Without shift reports and incident logs there is no record of what happened at your property on any given night. When guest disputes, liability claims, or insurance inquiries arise hotel management has no documentation to support their position.
Detailed shift report submitted after every assignment
Every shift ends with a detailed report documenting all patrol activity, guest interactions, access logs, and incidents. Hotel management receives a complete and defensible record after every assignment so there is never a gap in documentation.
A licensed security guard company protects your hotel guests, staff, and property so your management team can focus on hospitality while security is handled by professionals.
A uniformed guard patrolling guest floors, stairwells, and common areas deters criminals who target hotel guests for theft, assault, and room intrusions. Guests who see active security feel safer and are more likely to return and leave positive reviews.
Hotels without visible security attract unauthorized individuals who enter the lobby, use amenities without being guests, and access guest floors unchallenged. A guard at the entrance identifies and addresses non-guests before they reach restricted areas of the property.
Hotel parking lots and garages are common targets for vehicle break-ins, catalytic converter theft, and loitering. Guards patrol parking areas on a regular rotation so guests return to their vehicles exactly as they left them regardless of the time of night.
Noise complaints, disruptive guests, and confrontations between visitors are handled immediately and professionally by a trained guard rather than by front desk staff who are not equipped to de-escalate volatile situations or remove individuals from the property.
Hotels are most vulnerable between midnight and 6am when front desk staff is reduced, guest activity is minimal, and unauthorized individuals know the property has the least oversight. A guard on duty during these hours fills the gap that reduced staffing creates.
Detailed shift reports documenting all patrol activity, guest interactions, disturbance responses, and incidents give hotel operators a complete and defensible record that protects them during insurance claims, liability disputes, and guest complaints.
Most hotels and motels in Southern California operate effectively with unarmed security guards for daily coverage. Understanding the difference between armed and unarmed guards helps hotel owners and property managers choose the right level of protection for their property.
| Unarmed Guards | Armed Guards | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Hotels, motels, boutique properties, and extended-stay facilities where lobby monitoring, guest floor patrols, parking lot coverage, and noise complaint response are the primary security needs. This covers the majority of hotel properties in Southern California. | Hotels that have experienced violent incidents such as armed robbery, carjacking, or assault on the property, are located in high crime areas, or host high profile guests and events requiring an elevated level of protection beyond standard coverage. |
| Guest Perception | Unarmed guards provide a professional and welcoming presence that aligns with hospitality brand standards. Guests feel safe without feeling like the property is being heavily policed during their stay. | Armed guards create a more visible security posture that some guests find reassuring while others may perceive it as out of place in a hospitality environment. The appropriateness depends on the property type and the specific threats the hotel faces. |
| Daily Responsibilities | Lobby monitoring, guest credential verification, elevator and stairwell access control, guest floor patrols, parking lot coverage, noise complaint response, disturbance de-escalation, and shift reporting. These are the core functions required at most hotel properties. | Same core responsibilities as unarmed guards with the added capability of responding to armed confrontations, violent threats, and high risk situations that exceed what an unarmed guard is equipped to manage in a hotel environment. |
| Training and Licensing | All unarmed guards hold a valid BSIS Guard Card and complete the required training hours including powers to arrest, weapons of mass destruction awareness, and ongoing continuing education as required by the State of California. | Armed guards hold a BSIS Guard Card plus an additional BSIS Firearms Permit. They complete additional firearms training, qualify at a licensed range, and must renew their firearms qualification annually on top of standard guard card requirements. |
| Cost | Unarmed hotel security guards in Southern California typically range from $25 to $35 per hour depending on property size, coverage hours, and number of guards required. | Armed hotel security guards cost more due to the additional licensing, firearms training, and insurance requirements. Rates vary based on the assignment and can be discussed during the consultation. |
| Recommendation | Owl Sight Security Services recommends unarmed guards for the majority of hotel and motel properties. Unarmed coverage provides the lobby monitoring, guest floor patrols, and parking lot security that hotels need while maintaining the welcoming atmosphere guests expect during their stay. | Armed coverage is recommended only when a specific and credible security concern justifies it. Your account manager will assess your property and advise whether armed guards are necessary based on the actual risk profile of your hotel rather than a blanket recommendation. |
No two hotels have the same layout, guest volume, or security concerns. Every security plan Owl Sight Security Services builds is designed around the specific floor plan, entry points, and operational schedule of your property before a single guard is assigned.
Before any guard is assigned we walk the entire property including the lobby, front entrance, side and rear doors, guest floors, stairwells, elevators, pool and amenity areas, parking structures, loading zones, and service entrances. We identify which access points are controlled and which are not, where blind spots exist, and which areas of the property are most vulnerable during overnight hours when front desk staff is reduced and guest activity is minimal.
After assessing the property we develop access control procedures specific to your hotel operations. This includes lobby monitoring protocols, procedures for verifying visitors who are not registered guests, service entrance management for delivery and vendor access, and after hours access control when the front desk operates with reduced staff. Every protocol is built around your check-in and check-out schedule so security coverage supports the guest experience rather than disrupting it.
Once access control protocols are established we design patrol routes that cover every guest floor, stairwell, elevator lobby, parking structure, pool area, fitness center, and exterior perimeter. Patrol schedules prioritize overnight hours when trespassing, noise disturbances, and unauthorized access are most likely to occur. Routes include randomized intervals so no predictable pattern can be identified by anyone monitoring the property from inside or outside the building.
Once coverage begins designated checkpoints are assigned at critical locations throughout the hotel including every stairwell entrance, parking level, pool gate, service door, and guest floor access point. Guards complete checkpoint scans at each location and submit a detailed shift report at the end of every patrol documenting all activity, guest interactions, disturbance responses, and observations. Your dedicated account manager reviews every report and is reachable by phone if anything needs to be addressed immediately.
Hotels and motels both provide overnight lodging, but the layout, access points, and guest traffic patterns of each property type create different security requirements and determine the type of coverage each property needs.
| Hotel | Motel | |
|---|---|---|
| Building Layout | Multi-story building where guest rooms are accessed through interior hallways, elevators, and stairwells. Guests enter through a central lobby and pass the front desk before reaching their floor. | Typically one or two-story property where guest rooms open directly to an exterior walkway or parking lot. There is no central lobby or interior corridor controlling guest movement through the building. |
| Access Control | A single main entrance funnels all guest and visitor traffic through the lobby, giving security guards a centralized point to monitor who enters and exits the building at all hours. | Multiple exterior entry points with guest room doors accessible directly from the parking lot. Anyone can approach a room door from the outside without passing through a monitored checkpoint. |
| Guest Traffic | Higher volume of guests, visitors, event attendees, and restaurant or bar patrons moving through shared amenities such as pools, fitness centers, conference rooms, and dining areas throughout the day and night. | Lower guest volume with fewer shared amenities. Traffic is concentrated in the parking lot and along exterior walkways rather than interior common areas. |
| Parking | Enclosed parking structures or garages with controlled entry points. Guards monitor vehicle access, patrol garage levels, and respond to incidents in enclosed areas with limited visibility. | Open surface parking lots directly adjacent to guest room doors. Guards patrol the lot perimeter and monitor for unauthorized vehicles, loitering, and property crime in an exposed outdoor environment. |
| Security Focus | Guards focus on interior patrols across multiple floors, elevator and stairwell monitoring, lobby access control, and managing high-traffic amenity areas where guests and non-guests interact. | Guards focus on exterior perimeter patrols, parking lot visibility, deterring unauthorized individuals from approaching guest room doors, and maintaining a visible presence along open walkways. |
| Common Incidents | Unauthorized visitors on guest floors, disturbances in common areas, theft from rooms or vehicles in parking structures, and altercations involving alcohol service at on-site bars or restaurants. | Trespassing from the parking lot, unauthorized individuals approaching guest room doors, vehicle break-ins in open lots, and loitering along exterior walkways during overnight hours. |
A real example of how Owl Sight Security Services responded to a New Year's Day emergency call, deployed coverage within days, and eliminated vehicle break-ins at a West Hollywood hotel that had been paying out of pocket for damages.
Case Study
Hotel Security, West Hollywood
Guest vehicles broken into overnight on New Year's Day while staff was off site
A hotel manager called Owl Sight Security Services at 6am on New Year's Day after discovering that someone had entered the parking lot overnight while staff was away and broken into multiple guest vehicles. The hotel had no overnight security coverage and no one on site to deter or respond to the criminal activity. The hotel was forced to pay out of pocket and process insurance claims for the damages to guest vehicles since the incidents occurred on their property. The financial and reputational cost was immediate.
Contract signed and guard deployed within 3 days including a full site walkthrough
After the initial call Owl Sight Security Services completed the consultation and contract process within days. Before coverage began our account manager conducted a full site walkthrough of the hotel property including the parking lot, lobby, guest floor access points, and exterior entrances. Three days after the first call a licensed guard was on site and coverage was active. The guard was assigned to monitor the hotel's surveillance cameras throughout every shift with clear instructions to contact law enforcement immediately if suspicious activity was observed and to provide recorded evidence to officers upon arrival.
Guard now handles noise complaints and guest disputes in addition to parking lot monitoring
As the guard became an established presence at the hotel the management team began relying on them for more than just parking lot security. The guard now responds to noise complaints from guests, handles disputes between guests professionally, and serves as the on-site security resource for any situation that hotel staff would otherwise have no trained personnel to address. What started as an emergency response to a parking lot break-in has become a full overnight security operation for the entire property.
6 months with zero parking lot incidents
Since Owl Sight Security Services began coverage the hotel has not experienced a single vehicle break-in or parking lot incident. The hotel is no longer paying out of pocket for guest vehicle damages and the overnight security presence has expanded to cover noise complaints and guest disputes across the entire property.
The hotel has maintained continuous overnight security coverage with Owl Sight Security Services for over six months. Vehicle break-ins have been completely eliminated. The guard now serves as the on-site security resource for the entire property handling parking lot monitoring, noise complaints, and guest disputes throughout every overnight shift.
A real example of how Owl Sight Security Services conducted a full site assessment, built a customized security plan, and has provided 2 years of continuous overnight coverage at a Ventura hotel where police response times were too slow to address recurring trespassing.
Case Study
Luxury Hotel, Ventura
Homeless individuals entering the hotel overnight and refusing to leave with police response times exceeding one hour or not showing up at all
A hotel in Ventura contacted Owl Sight Security Services because homeless individuals were entering the building during the night and would not leave when asked by staff. Hotel management had been calling police to remove them but response times regularly exceeded one hour and in some cases officers never showed up at all. The hotel was left with unauthorized individuals inside the building for hours at a time with no way to remove them. Guests were uncomfortable, staff felt unsafe, and the hotel had no reliable solution for a problem that was happening multiple nights per week.
Proposal accepted, account manager conducted a site walk, and a customized security plan was built before the first guard was deployed
Owl Sight Security Services sent the hotel a proposal for 12-hour overnight coverage. The hotel accepted the pricing and one of our account managers visited the property to conduct a full site walk before any guard was assigned. The account manager walked every floor, identified every entrance and exit point, mapped the stairwells and elevator access, and documented every location where unauthorized individuals had been entering or hiding inside the building. From that assessment we built a site-specific security plan with designated patrol routes, checkpoint locations, and procedures for identifying and removing trespassers that our guards follow on every shift.
12-hour overnight guard following a customized site plan with immediate trespasser removal
Owl Sight Security Services deployed a licensed guard for 12-hour overnight shifts covering the hours when trespassing was occurring. The guard follows the site plan built from the account manager's assessment, patrolling the lobby, guest floors, stairwells, parking areas, and every access point identified as a risk during the site walk. When an unauthorized individual is found inside the building the guard confronts them directly and removes them from the property immediately. There is no waiting for police. There is no hour-long delay. The guard handles it on the spot.
2+ years of continuous overnight coverage with trespassing effectively eliminated
Owl Sight Security Services has provided 12-hour overnight security at this Ventura hotel for over two years. Overnight trespassing that was previously a nightly occurrence has been effectively eliminated. In the rare instances where an individual has managed to get inside the building our guard identified and removed them immediately without needing to call police or wait for a response that may never come. The hotel no longer relies on law enforcement to handle a problem that a trained security guard resolves in minutes. Coverage is ongoing and the assignment continues.
A Ventura hotel was dealing with nightly trespassing that police could not respond to in a reasonable time. Owl Sight Security Services conducted a full site assessment, built a customized security plan, and has provided continuous 12-hour overnight coverage for over two years. Trespassing has been effectively eliminated. The few instances where an individual entered the building were resolved immediately by the guard on site. The hotel no longer depends on police response to protect their guests and staff overnight.
These 5 steps walk you through everything that happens between your first call and your guard's first shift protecting your property.
Hotel and motel operators across Southern California work with Owl Sight Security Services because we build security plans around how hospitality properties actually operate. We assign BSIS-licensed guards who understand overnight guest access, front desk coordination, parking-structure patrols, and the high-traffic periods that need extra coverage. Our guards submit detailed shift reports after every shift so property managers have a documented record of access activity, incidents, and patrol completion without having to request it. We hold Private Patrol Operator License PPO# 121762 and operate on month-to-month contracts, so your hotel maintains security coverage because it delivers results, not because a long-term agreement prevents you from leaving.
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Hotel security guard services in Southern California typically range from $25 to $35 per hour. On-call site visits cost $50 per visit for properties that need scheduled check-ins.
Yes. Overnight coverage is the most common hotel security assignment because trespassing, vehicle break-ins, noise disturbances, and unauthorized access are most likely to occur between midnight and 6am when front desk staff is reduced and guest activity is minimal. Guards are deployed for the full overnight window and remain on site until morning staff arrives.
Yes. Guards are trained in de-escalation and handle noise complaints, intoxicated guests, and visitor confrontations professionally, without creating a scene that affects other guests. The guard resolves the situation on site so front desk staff does not have to manage volatile encounters they are not trained for and police involvement is avoided whenever possible.
The number of guards depends on the size of your property, number of guest floors, how many entrances need monitoring, and whether you need overnight coverage only or around the clock protection. A small boutique hotel may need one guard while a large full-service property with a parking structure and multiple entrances may need two or more. Your account manager will assess your property and recommend the right number based on your layout and guest volume.
Yes. We provide security for hotels, motels, boutique properties, extended-stay facilities, and resort properties across Southern California. The core responsibilities are the same but the approach differs. Hotels typically require lobby monitoring, elevator access control, and guest floor patrols. Motels typically require exterior corridor patrols, parking area monitoring, and room entrance oversight. Your security plan is built around the specific layout and access points of your property.
In most cases we can deploy a licensed guard within 24 to 48 hours of signing a contract. For urgent situations like the New Year's Day break-in case study on this page we have deployed guards within 3 days including a full site walkthrough before the first shift. Call us and we will discuss the fastest deployment option for your property.
Every guard we deploy holds a valid BSIS Guard Card issued by the State of California. Guards providing armed coverage also hold an additional BSIS Firearms Permit and complete annual range qualification. Owl Sight Security Services operates under PPO# 121762.
Yes. Every shift ends with a detailed report documenting all patrol activity, guest interactions, access logs, disturbance responses, and incidents. Your dedicated account manager reviews every report and contacts you immediately if anything requires attention. Hotel management receives a complete and defensible record after every assignment.
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