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ready: during my trip to new york to photograph the protests during the republican national convention, I stepped out of my hotel to find the above scene. new york's finest had the street blocked off and was preparing for marching protesters. this intersection was the end to the march. as i visited with some of the officers, i found the night before, protesters broke through the barricades to get closer to madison square garden. that would not happen again. it was very interesting to me as i stood on that corner for about four hours. the officer in the above photo was busy working with his men and women, the people standing and watching (me), and his superiors. through the stress of the convention, the protesters and the long hours, every officer I came in contact with was polite, helpful, and what amazed me the most... it was just another day in the life of new york's finest.
photo by: william goynes