I’m doing my usual A.M. breeze through Grand Central when I see a young Asian tourist family asking a pair of New York’s Finest for a photo. The cops oblige, and each puts his arm around the shoulders of a small boy in the middle.
Moments before the flash goes off, one of the cops removes his hat and, perhaps making the young boy’s trip, places his hat on the youth’s head. The picture is taken, the family thanks the cops, and everyone carries on.
I really hope the poor guy isn’t kicked over to desk duty for removing his hat while on the job. That does happen now and then, doesn’t it?