I think that would be more like $110 if I remember correctly. The truth hurts, and this site is dishing up a big'ole heaping spoonful of painful truth.

If it's really anything goes, I'm surprised you're so invested in insulting and abusing those who post the pictures. If it turns out that, truly, "anything goes" in a SEZ, then we just embarrass ourselves. If, however, it turns out that we're right, and SEZs simply don't provide for parking in front of hydrants, on sidewalks, in crosswalks, etc., then it would explain your vested interest in shouting us down.

Ordinarily I'd delete your post for being abusive, and future use of "waa waa" and "crybabies" will most likely lead to deletion. If you have a point to make, then do so without this type of personal abuse.

Not doing a very good job of self enforcement.

cops and firemen can park in and around where they work but does this apply to court officers and other security guards.

As I have witnessed in a few pictures on this site, the administrators seem to have a vested interest in leaving all posted pictures up, including ones which actually fall under Self-Enforcement Zones around PCT's and other Dept Facilities. It would not benefit these people to point out that the "worst offenses" are mostly "committed" in self-enforcement zones, and furthermore, some pictures have actually been taken directly under signs which dictate parking for placarded vehicles. I just hope that there are cops who add this to their list of reasons for leaving the NYPD, like me. Our attrition rate is well known, and this is just more proof that the people of NYC HATE COPS, and do not DESERVE a dedicated police force with members who risk injury and DEATH on a daily basis.

Since they won't pay us what we are worth, and insist on treating us as an occupying force, I emplore my fellow officers to keep things like this site in the back of their minds before risking their lives to respond quickly to a job. We should not be getting into car accidents, or foot pursuits, or shootouts, to help people who feel that it is rational to be taking pictures of NYPD officers Personal Vehicles and posting them on teh internet, withg license plates, for civlians, and PERPS to view.

Thanks again NYC! The next person who tells me they "appreciate my service" is going to get a big hearty laugh in return, because this city's view of us is quite plain to see.

#13, I understand your frustrations. I think police are at the same time both admired and mistrusted by NYC citizens. I can imagine how tough that was for you as an officer. I think that it's easy for us (civilians) to forget that police do put their lives at risk every day, and that their wives, husbands, children and parents have to deal with the fact that their loved one might not come home at night (or in the morning). I will say that I appreciate the service of the police, and that I mean it. Please don't laugh at that. The risk is great and the pay isn't. Generally, the average citizen only sees the police performing mundane day-to-day tasks--issuing parking tickets, responding to basic non-emergencies and such. When we do learn of those spectacular once-a-year incidents involving police, it's generally about the police murdering an innocent. This, of course is terrible, and I'm sure no officer would deny that. But NYC police officers are thwarting crime every day, and the average citizen hears nothing of it. It just goes on in the background. I could never be a cop. It's far too scary in my opinion. I understand your cynicism, but I absolutely do appreciate the service.

People on this site are going too far in both directions. We're talking through eachother, over eachother, at eachother, but not TO eachother. We are just perpetuating anger. SOME civil servants are parking illegally and abusing their privileges. The officer (I assume) who left the #3 post in this thread is one of the people adding to the fire. Frankly, I'm shocked that an officer would respond in such a fashion, and it's easily the most offensive and frightening post by an officer of the law I've seen on this site. If the officer explained the issue as you did in your post, it would have been a different story. But he didn't. Irresponsible, and overwhelmingly childish responses like the one left by #3 greatly contribute to a mistrust of the police, even though he's not speaking for all officers. In the minds of the public, he represents NYPD. Responses like his color my view of any officer I see, and I hate that. This is terribly detrimental. #13, in my opinion, it's the actions of people like #3 who alienate the entire force, and you should take as much offense to those actions as you have to the public's reaction to NYPD.

Personally, I have no problem asking cops to take the bus or subway to work. Being a cop does not entitle you to free parking. And if you live out on the island, why not seek employment out on the island? Down here we expect evryone to obey the same laws, and every exception chips at the foundations of our civilization.

Don't come to my neighborhood to break the law. You can do it at home.

# 17.

you just think that we can work any borough we can as a police officer....huh. well you are mistaken. you think we have choice? we sure don't. people live in staten island works in precinct in the bronx. others who live in rockland works in brooklyn. 2 hours of travelling everyday back and forth. you think is joyful? we drive our cars to work because we have to. working late into the early mornings.....you think we want to wait for a train at 3 in the morning so we can go back to our love ones? you are truly mistaken.

bk... thanks for your well thought out and balanced post

If you live in Rockland and are posted in SI, you are being punished. You know the rules.

As far as a majority of the cops being good, I find that not to be the case. There are too many who shouldn't be, benefitting from the few real heroes.

And by heroes I mean by the book types who obey the law. Those are the ones who get abused, while those with a hook get over. Seen it too many times. There is far more than this parking issue that's wrong with the NYPD, this is just the most visible.

The bad attitudes here don't stop after the car is parked. Don't forget that one can affect the job of many.

Although there are wrong posts on this site, most seem to be on the money. I was surprised to find that it's legal to use the restricted for alt parking, although I doubt that extends to the home location.

I think many cops don't really know what's going on in the rest of the dept while they are trying to do their job. Perhaps this post will give a clue.

Guys, please please don't over extend yourself! The ajority of NYC's citizens think exactly like the above poster! Remeber this when you recieve a job over the radio! Let them figure out what is wrong with "their" police department while you collect a paycheck.

Self-enforcement zones are just that, enforce yourself. We are giving city workers a privilige and it is being abused. How can you cherry-pick violations?

#14 you truly showed your true colors when you stated "When we do learn of those spectacular once-a-year incidents involving police, it's generally about the police murdering an innocent." That just shows your total mistrust of the police. If people hate us so much then just don't call for help. No matter what people want to think, police officers are human and thus being fallible. Tragic mistakes happen, but don't ever think that a cop goes into work looking to kill someone. People also need to read the NYS Penal Law if they want to start throwing around terms like murder, have a knowledge of the law before you speak.

#25, did you read anything else I wrote? Did you read my response? I'm not attacking the police. I spent my entire first paragraph commending NYPD and the brave officers who serve us. I apologize for improperly using the term "murder", and I wasn't aware of its legal connotations. I was explaining the point that the media rarely picks up stories on the noble acts NYPD performs every day. Rather, the public only hears about the most heinous incidents (Diallo, Louima, or Bell, for example). This colors the public's perception of the police. That's what I said in my earlier post. So please, I'm not here to fight. You should really re-read what I wrote.

#All, Ok folks as a NYC cop working in Harlem For the last 10years I am pretty used to dirty looks, distrust and frankly not being liked by many of the community I police. Now before you pass judgement on that statement hear me out. I still love being a New York City Police Officer and have not lost my love for helping others even after 3 windshields, 8 slashed tires, stolen antenna's and the $600 paint job to cover words that I will not repeat. I know of dozens of other cops who have walked around the corner after a 15 hour shift tired after some event or major incident to be greated by four flat tires ect ect. I am being truthfull not for something we have done but for who we are. I will say that any Precinct Block you pass looks like a mess with cars on pumps, on sidewalks anywhere a car can fit. This is not done out of ego, I am sorry many feel this way but it is done out of need. I grew up in Brooklyn and after my many years as a Marine Live on Long Island. I do drive everyday to work I pay City Taxs and tolls not to forget gas gas and more gas. It would be cheaper to train in everyday but my car is an extention of my home and after a day of death, violence, sadness, victim after victim of all ages I just want to get home and hug my kids. As for working on the Island yes the $109,000 a year without overtime salary would be nice but the 96,000+ persons trying to be hired for the 400 to 600 jobs a year is harder than it sounds. Besides New York is the greatest place to work no matter what your career is. I have been on this earth long enough to know that if you don't like cops you don't like them these words wont change that. Many people fail to see past the uniform as a Detective who hardly wears his anymore I see the difference in the treatment by the public. Smiles at starbucks turn to snarls as the radio sounds off from under my suit jacket at that point all I can do is laugh and have a Latte. I hope this is posted, it is true and from the heart Safe to all.

#29 -- thanks for sharing this. As I've mentioned elsewhere, this is a very complex problem, and trying to condemn OR justify the status quo with a single brushstroke misses the point altogether.

Different precincts clearly have different issues -- where you are, it's security, in Chinatown or downtown Brooklyn, it's just flat-out not enough parking. Ultimately it would seem that each precinct faces a very different set of facts on the ground, but NYPD seems to prefer a one-size-fits-all approach to administrative issues like this.

Something to ponder -- do you ever feel that perhaps the way the precinct treats the neighborhood through its parking practices feeds into the not-so-great community relations? Not that solving the bad parking problem alone would do the trick, but it does seem like a pretty visible manifestation of what some community members might see as arrogance and the application of double standards.