LAFD cover up

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Los Angeles city firefighters are heated up over a new policy that requires them to cover all visible tattoos while on the job, no matter whether they're responding to a call or making dinner in the firehouse. Kerry Cavanaugh in the Daily News.

Since the policy took effect May 1, firefighters complain they've had to wear sweat shirts, long sleeves, and even skin patches to hide their body art.

Firefighter David Navarro, 50, developed a rash from the patch he wears over the American eagle imprinted on his forearm.

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