The following order has been entered on the motion filed on the 16th of January 2017 by Southern States Police Benevolent Association *806and North Carolina Police Benevolent Association for leave to file Amicus Curiae Brief:

"Motion Allowed by order of the Court in conference, this the 17th of January 2017."

Unless already submitted, the Amicus Brief shall be submitted to the court within the times allowed and in the manner provided by Appellate Rule 28(i).