Next time, if an officer or TEA refuses to enforce the law, you should take a badge number and report the incident in full detail to IAB.

There can be no tolerance for our law enforcement officers choosing not to protect groups they do not like.

Now this is a legit gripe. I see you included the blocked out plates and bike lane road signage. Good work L&O. Was there DOT signage indicating No Standing or No Parking anytime or only specific times/days?

I doubt there was any signage for this curbfront. Normally there wouldn't be, since none would be necessary for a bike lane.

It is illegal to stop in a bike lane at any time, let alone stand or park.

There was DOT signage -- "No Stopping Anytime". However, as this is a bike lane, such signage is not necessary (similar to sidewalks, hydrants and crosswalks, it is always illegal to be in a bike lane if you're driving a car).

Thanks for the additional info, L&O. This church should do what some churches have adopted, get a van or a couple of vans and have them transport their parishioners to and from the church. Cuts down on pollution and traffic.

@norwood: the TEA was following orders from his bosses. It isn't his fault that his sergeant or lieutenant or commanding officer told him not to ticket those vehicles. If he does ticket the vehicles he will get in as much trouble with the department as not ticketing them and having you report him to IAB. How about you lay off the person on the lowest level of the food chain who has ten bosses telling him what vehicles not to ticket? I am not a huge fan of TEAs but this guy is following orders from his supervisors whether he likes it or not. He has a job to keep and a family to feed so leave him alone, just this once at least.

I appreciate the position you describe, WillNYC. It doesn't change the need to DOCUMENT and provide details that allow IAB to follow up. If what you say is true - he's just following his orders - that's what IAB will discover when they interview him. Then they can follow the trail to the person who IS responsible. I can imagine that could add some stress to the TEA's life. Unfortunately, that is the result of his supervisor's misdeeds, and not the fault of concerned citizens looking for corrective action. I agree - we need to hold the right people accountable - but you have to start with concrete facts on the ground if you're going to get there.

Well, this press release certainly sheds some light on the too cozy relationship between the 84th Pct and the First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn: http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/first-presbyterian-church-brooklyn-thanks-officers-84th-precinct-fifteenth-annual-police-appreciatio