Minnesota / Public Safety Department

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Public Safety Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Public Safety Department provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2025, this agency had 2,398 employees with median total compensation of $76,256; the highest distinct record was $236,646.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $194.2M
Employees: 2,398
Median total: $76,256
Highest record: $236,646

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$424$171,977+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,398 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,256) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $74,143 (92%)
Overtime — $5,197 (6%)
Other — $1,664 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$31,214

$53,566

$76,256

$111,341

$132,437

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $132,437 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $31,214. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

State Patrol Trooper

586 · $117,190

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist

182 · $49,270

Office & Administrative Specialist Int

103 · $53,385

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior

99 · $60,076

Customer Services Specialist Int

85 · $44,114

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$166.2M —	2,183 —	$72,953 —
2025	$194.2M ▲ 16.9%	2,398 ▲ 9.8%	$76,256 ▲ 4.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Michael Engum

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$157,617

Sub-department: Commercial Vehicle
Base pay: $139,094
Overtime: $13,771
Other pay: $4,752
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,617
Hire date: 2001-07-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 228
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Engum works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within Commercial Vehicle. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $157,617 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Andrew Thelen

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$157,379

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors
Base pay: $140,508
Overtime: $7,108
Other pay: $9,764
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,379
Hire date: 2004-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 228
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrew Thelen works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $157,379 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Kyle Klawiter

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$157,163

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Supervisors
Base pay: $122,700
Overtime: $30,423
Other pay: $4,040
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,163
Hire date: 2004-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 228
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kyle Klawiter holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Supervisors. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,163. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

John Baker

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$157,024

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $110,645
Overtime: $46,379
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,024
Hire date: 2012-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Baker is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,024. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jesse Anderson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$156,425

Sub-department: Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $41,927
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,425
Hire date: 2012-04-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jesse Anderson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,425. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Katie Knutson

Senior Administrative Officer/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$156,045

Sub-department: Comm Office Comm's Staff
Base pay: $156,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,045
Hire date: 2009-09-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katie Knutson works as a Senior Administrative Officer for Public Safety Department within Community Office Community's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Katie earned $156,045 in 2024. Union affiliation: Manager.

Erick Sjodin

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$155,679

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Supervisors
Base pay: $119,506
Overtime: $12,733
Other pay: $23,440
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,679
Hire date: 2008-11-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 228
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Erick Sjodin serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within Duluth D 2700 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,679. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Mark Roddy

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$155,570

Sub-department: Executive Protection
Base pay: $110,940
Overtime: $44,631
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,570
Hire date: 2000-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Roddy is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $155,570. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Heath Dienger

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$154,885

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Supervisors
Base pay: $142,517
Overtime: $5,913
Other pay: $6,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,885
Hire date: 2004-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 228
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heath Dienger is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Supervisors. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,885. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jonathan Wolfgram

Engineer Senior Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$154,838

Sub-department: Pipeline Safety Director
Base pay: $154,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,838
Hire date: 2009-04-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jonathan Wolfgram is a Engineer Senior Administrative at Public Safety Department within Pipeline Safety Director. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,838. They are represented by Manager.

Bradley Ouart

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$154,365

Sub-department: State Patrol Operations
Base pay: $154,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,365
Hire date: 1998-01-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 229
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Bradley Ouart serves as a State Patrol Captain within State Patrol Operations. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,365. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Lance Langford

Investigation Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$153,845

Sub-department: Comm Office Internal Affairs
Base pay: $86,405
Overtime: $12,590
Other pay: $54,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,845
Hire date: 1999-01-27
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.63
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lance Langford holds the role of Investigation Specialist at Public Safety Department within Community Office Internal Affairs. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a part-time, 0.63 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,845. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Roche

General Counsel 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$153,427

Sub-department: Community Office General Counsel
Base pay: $153,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,427
Hire date: 1999-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robert Roche is a General Counsel 2 at Public Safety Department within Community Office General Counsel. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $153,427. Union affiliation: Manager.

Paul Vanvoorhis

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$153,244

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Supervisors
Base pay: $135,564
Overtime: $4,075
Other pay: $13,605
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,244
Hire date: 1996-07-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 228
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paul Vanvoorhis holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Supervisors. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,244. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Dana Miletich

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$152,578

Sub-department: Commercial Vehicle
Base pay: $56,952
Overtime: $22,654
Other pay: $72,972
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,578
Hire date: 2001-07-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 228
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Dana Miletich serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within Commercial Vehicle. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,578. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Kendall Lemay

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$152,453

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $113,923
Overtime: $38,530
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,453
Hire date: 2013-02-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kendall Lemay works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Kendall earned $152,453 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Elliott Lesser

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$152,429

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Supervisors
Base pay: $119,235
Overtime: $25,890
Other pay: $7,304
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,429
Hire date: 2016-01-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 228
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elliott Lesser is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Supervisors. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $152,429. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Daniel Krier

State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$152,050

Sub-department: Fire Marshal
Base pay: $148,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,598
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,050
Hire date: 2004-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Krier holds the role of State Fire Marshal at Public Safety Department within Fire Marshal. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,050. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Robert Zak

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$151,955

Sub-department: State Patrol Special Operation
Base pay: $146,928
Overtime: $1,832
Other pay: $3,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,955
Hire date: 1999-02-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 229
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robert Zak is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Special Operation. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $151,955. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Keith Erickson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$151,027

Sub-department: CVI Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100
Base pay: $113,983
Overtime: $37,044
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,027
Hire date: 1997-08-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Keith Erickson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $151,027. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Melissa Loren

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$150,988

Sub-department: Bca Lab First
Base pay: $117,364
Overtime: $11,561
Other pay: $22,062
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,988
Hire date: 2010-04-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Melissa Loren serves as a Forensic Scientist 3 within Bca Lab First. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,988. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Mcgrew

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$150,656

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $83,164
Overtime: $13,068
Other pay: $54,424
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,656
Hire date: 1999-08-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Mcgrew holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,656. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Benjamin Marks

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$150,576

Sub-department: Executive Protection
Base pay: $105,261
Overtime: $45,315
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,576
Hire date: 2000-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Benjamin Marks is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $150,576. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.