1850 - 1900 - Tattoos used to be the bastion of carnival freak shows, with people flocking to the circus to see the amazing tattooed Lady. 1900 - 1950 - Tattoos in the early 20th century indicated a Sailor or Marine. In these cases, they did not have any social stigma, except that tattoos were generally indicative of enlisted men. Few Navy or Marine officers dared to draw on their body. 1950 - 1960 - In the early 1950's, tattoos became popular with the criminal element, mostly outlaw bikers, social outcasts and the mentally ill. It was during this time tattoos took on a more ominous reputation. 1960 - 1990 - This was the age of "prison tats" where having a tattoo indicated to some people that you were a tough felon. 1990-2008 - Today we see hordes of young people drawing on themselves with free abandon, (almost 30% of people in the 1980's). These people do not understand that a tattoo may effectively prohibit them from pursuing some professional careers, regardless of their other qualifications. Corporate Dress Codes and tattoos A study by Careerbuilders shows the perils of tattoos for aspiring professionals, and confirms the conventional wisdom that tattoos are a bad choice for anyone who hopes to work in a corporate position: Over 42 percent of managers said their opinion of someone would be lowered by that person's visible body art. Three out of four respondents believe that visible tattoos are unprofessional. You don't have to look hard to find hundreds of corporations which have banned employees with tattoos. San Bernardino County California, bars all employees from wearing denim, having visible tattoos, and any piercing in the nose, lip, or tongue that contains jewelry. In sum, tattoos are not well received by corporate America and could hamper your success if you choose a career in a corporate position. View Comment

Recently, a team at Headquarters Marine Corps conducted research on state police and highway patrol tattoo policies. All 50 state police or patrol departments were contacted about their respective tattoo policies. Overall, 39 states have official written policies covering tattoos and body art or modifications, as well as other personal appearance standards. Former Marine, John Beekman, is a 16-year-veteran detective in Chandler, Ariz. He advises service members to consider their future career choices before getting new ink. “Keep in mind the tattoo itself; the type, size, and [location on your body] – how will it affect you later?” said Beekman. “When you’re young and motivated you’re not thinking about the future. But, one day you will get out of the Marine Corps and perception is reality. The general public is going to look a person with tattoos and make an immediate judgment. “ Beekman attests to the fact that many law enforcement agencies are also pulling in the reins on tattoos. “Our department policy on tattoos states that if visible while working in an official capacity, all tattoos must be covered,” he said. “This policy became permanent in 2008.” View Comment

lwitherspoon Why don't you stop with your game of acting like you are an unaffiliated independent . You are a republican 100 percent as each and every of your posts prove this as you always support the republicans and the turn coat Democrats . Your game is old ..Its time to admit to what you are as embarrassing as it is..A Republican View Comment

lwitherspoon Why don't you stop with your game of acting like you are an unaffiliated independent . You are a republican 100 percent as each and every of your posts prove this as you always support the republicans and the turn coat Democrats . Your game is old ..Its time to admit to what you are as embarrassing as it is..A Republican View Comment

Lou Not only are the cops getting 65.an hour for dirt jobs, they also get 65 anytime they work for another city agency or the hospital. Between the cops overtime and their failure to prevent or solve crime they are the reason for the tax increase View Comment

Moccia the moron has destroyed Norwalk much like the village idiot Bush did the country. VOTE THE BUM OUT View Comment

This is what happens when the republicans are in charge. View Comment

Ken You state I'm not fond of seeing tatooed LEO decked out with combat gear getting coffee at the corner store You are 100 percent correct seeing cops with tattoos is very unprofessional. Many professional departments do not allow this and if the cop has a tattoo it must be covered at all times. Tattoos are associated with low rent scum and ignorant people with little or no education and in most case this is correct. Tattoos have a curious history 1850 - 1900 - Tattoos used to be the bastion of carnival freak shows, with people flocking to the circus to see the amazing tattooed Lady. 1900 - 1950 - Tattoos in the early 20th century indicated a Sailor or Marine. In these cases, they did not have any social stigma, except that tattoos were generally indicative of enlisted men. Few Navy or Marine officers dared to draw on their body. 1950 - 1960 - In the early 1950's, tattoos became popular with the criminal element, mostly outlaw bikers, social outcasts and the mentally ill. It was during this time tattoos took on a more ominous reputation. 1960 - 1990 - This was the age of "prison tats" where having a tattoo indicated to some people that you were a tough felon. 1990-2008 - Today we see hordes of young people drawing on themselves with free abandon, (almost 30% of people in the 1980's). These people do not understand that a tattoo may effectively prohibit them from pursuing some professional careers, regardless of their other qualifications. View Comment

Here is a perfect example. Today on Strawberry Hill where the “City” (not the homeowner) is putting in new sidewalks and storm drains. In a section less than an eight of a mile I seen no less than 7 police cars all running of course with no less than 7 cops either sitting in the car or starring aimlessly into the hole. This has been going on for weeks. I will give you a break down. 7 cops times an 8 hour day equals 56 hours 56 hours times 65 per hour equals $3640.00 per day $3640.00 times 5 days equal $18200.00 Plus and estimate on 7 running cars with wear and tear and gas $500.00 per week (low ball) Total car and cops $18700.00 Now the cost for flagmen 7 flagmen times an 8 hour day equals 56 hours 56 hours times 15 per hour equals $975.00 per day $975.00 times 5 days equals $4875.00 No city car and no city gas Total $4875.00 Cops $18700.00 Flagmen $4875.00 Savings of $13825.00 with flagmen vs cops Plus the added benefit of the flagmen actually directing traffic) For one eight of a mile For one week The numbers don’t lie. The only ones I can fathom protesting this saving are the ones currently profiting from this or the ones that have profited from this in the past. View Comment

Here is a perfect example. Today on Strawberry Hill where the “City” (not the homeowner) is putting in new sidewalks and storm drains. In a section less than an eight of a mile I seen no less than 7 police cars all running of course with no less than 7 cops either sitting in the car or starring aimlessly into the hole. This has been going on for weeks. I will give you a break down. 7 cops times an 8 hour day equals 56 hours 56 hours times 65 per hour equals $3640.00 per day $3640.00 times 5 days equal $18200.00 Plus and estimate on 7 running cars with wear and tear and gas $500.00 per week (low ball) Total car and cops $18700.00 Now the cost for flagmen 7 flagmen times an 8 hour day equals 56 hours 56 hours times 15 per hour equals $975.00 per day $975.00 times 5 days equals $4875.00 No city car and no city gas Total $4875.00 Cops $18700.00 Flagmen $4875.00 Savings of $13825.00 with flagmen vs cops Plus the added benefit of the flagmen actually directing traffic) For one eight of a mile For one week The numbers don’t lie. The only ones I can fathom protesting this saving are the ones currently profiting from this or the ones that have profited from this in the past. View Comment

FROM ANOTHER SITE FOR THOSE THAT ARE QUESTING HOW MUCH WE THE TAXPAYER ARE GETTING RIPPED OFF BY POLICE OVERTIME AT CONSTRUCTION SITES A little something from a Massachusetts survey Police officers working at construction sites on local roads were paid an estimated $94.3 million statewide last year, more than three times the amount civilian flaggers might have cost, according to a study that questions whether details pay off in road safety. The study contends that taxpayers and businesses could have saved $37 million to $67 million if local laws allowed companies and government agencies to hire civilian flaggers instead of uniformed officers to direct traffic at construction sites. “Somebody owes the public a big explanation as to why we are wasting millions of dollars a year on these details,” said David Tuerck, executive director of the Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University, which conducted the study. “The police cannot produce one shred of evidence to support why we need this expense.” I forgot to add one very important piece of information to my last post. Connecticut (Norwalk) law unlike Massachusetts law currently allows for flagmen vs cops at construction sites. View Comment

Blabbermouth68 Have you ever considered not posting lies and propaganda--- awkwardly-- View Comment

Activist Bill: States The Right wing Republicans are responsible for the corporate welfare, started many years ago by the Republicans themselves. I agree Billy View Comment

Sorry to burst your fantasy bubble, Billy, but the deaths by terrorists in Boston was because of the wars Republican Bush started on lies . View Comment

Despite the atrocity perpetrated at the Newtown, greedy firms like colt continue to sell weapons of mass destruction, which are unregistered--to anyone who walks in off the street. Despite the protestations of pro-pressure anti gun groups, who claim that many of these evil devices are actually "tracked on bridal registries", the reality is that most of these devices, which no right wing wacko really needs to own, can be bought by potential terrorists--no questions asked--despite the red-flag swarthiness of their countenance, or their transparent use of the internet sham to make straw purchases for their own evil purposes; or for those of other potential terrorists in their cells. This must stop, and the eyes of the world are, once again, on Connecticut, to act, once again, decisively, as it did against gun owners. View Comment

FROM ANOTHER SITE FOR THOSE THAT ARE QUESTING HOW MUCH WE THE TAXPAYER ARE GETTING RIPPED OFF BY POLICE OVERTIME AT CONSTRUCTION SITES A little something from a Massachusetts survey Police officers working at construction sites on local roads were paid an estimated $94.3 million statewide last year, more than three times the amount civilian flaggers might have cost, according to a study that questions whether details pay off in road safety. The study contends that taxpayers and businesses could have saved $37 million to $67 million if local laws allowed companies and government agencies to hire civilian flaggers instead of uniformed officers to direct traffic at construction sites. “Somebody owes the public a big explanation as to why we are wasting millions of dollars a year on these details,” said David Tuerck, executive director of the Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University, which conducted the study. “The police cannot produce one shred of evidence to support why we need this expense.” I forgot to add one very important piece of information to my last post. Connecticut (Norwalk) law unlike Massachusetts law currently allows for flagmen vs cops at construction sites. View Comment

Ken The way i see it is it was the police that were inciting the racial tension. View Comment

Irish Girl Keep in mind the police unions only purpose is to protect its members right or wrong and to get as much for its members as they can on the backs if the taxpayer. The police union is not the taxpayers or anyones friend other than its members. View Comment

He has no shame How about the 2 wars that the village idiot war criminal Republican tBush started on lies and got thousand and thousand killed for no reason? View Comment

Yes Bill The U.S. would do well to change its laws to not protect these enemies of the people. It would also do well to repeal the 2nd amendment. View Comment