Don't doubt it: Helpful police are still there
I took my car for its emission test. All went well, but when I tried to peel off the sticker to put it on my car, the whole backing came off and it was no longer adhesive. It wouldn't stay on now. What to do?
I drove to the Elgin police building. There was a notice: "CLOSED. Any report should be emailed ..., etc."
I rang the bell. A young uniformed officer came out. With nimble fingers she separated the layers, walked with me to my car and attached it.
When I was young, decades ago, we were taught that Uncle Policeman was our helpful friend. Therefore, it saddens me that the police are badmouthed every time I open a newspaper.
Believe me, the helpful policeman/woman is still here.
Inez Tornblom
Elgin
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