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The young Trooper was presenting the services offered by your New York State Police to the Woman's Club, i.e. a group of elderly women.  The discussion turned from traffic regulations to security issues.  Senior ladies want to ward off crime and violence to the furthest extent possible.  The Trooper spoke, "While there is no formal Neighborhood Watch in your area, each person can be vigilant in community matters.  For example, if you know your neighbors are not home and you happen to see some white guy running down their driveway, it is perfectly appropriate to call the police to investigate."  I turned to the person sitting next to me,  "Did he say some white guy?"   "Yes," she answered, "he didn't want to say black guy."