Three minutes later, a county vehicle appeared through the shimmering heat. Sheriff Cooper stepped out, removed his sunglasses, and walked directly toward Mom. He didn\u2019t begin by questioning the deputy. Instead, he asked Mom whether she felt unwell or needed medical attention. When she said she could manage, he looked at her and spoke her name. \u201cShirley, I\u2019m deeply sorry you were treated this way.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The deputy immediately tried to explain himself. He said he believed Mom\u2019s temporary license was questionable. Cooper held out his hand and carefully examined the document, including the courthouse stamp and printed information. Then he turned toward the deputy. \u201cThis is an official temporary license,\u201d he said. \u201cYou could have verified it without leaving an elderly woman standing in dangerous heat for forty-five minutes.\u201d He ordered the deputy to document the stop and report to his supervisor.<\/p>\n
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