Downtown the other day, I felt sorry for a police officer
assigned a spot near road repair or reconstruction. He was futilely
trying to protect his ears from the painful cacophony of the
road crew's drills and equipment.
" That poor cop can be there ALL DAY ", I reflected. If I
had the time, I might have offered to buy him some ear plugs
( they sell for about $2.00 a box ) at the nearby CVS.
The Police Department should consider these " hazardous to
hearing " assignments. They should have ear plugs readily
available for those NOISE FROM HELL spots .
Just a thought . My grandfather was Providence cop
in the Depression era. He probably would have arrested any WISE GUY
offering to buy him earplugs ! He said he had the South Providence
beat. He was known as " Red ", not for his politics but for his
red hair. " Red " Engley ... that side of the family probably
arrived here in the U.S. with the Mayflower !
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