To the Editor:

I was tempted to respond to Doug Leaman’s letter supporting Donald Trump (“Give Him a Chance,” 8/23), but that nonsense will continue regardless of what I write. But when I read Barbara Berman’s letter about Saturday traffic exiting the Island (“Saturday Slog,” 8/23), I immediately was compelled to respond to defend the Ship Bottom Police Department against her criticism.

Unfortunately, Ms. Berman, appearances can be deceiving. That officer, as others do, waits at key intersections and on key…

August 30, 2017