Operation money grab

 

Under the guise of public safety, the New York State Ticket Writers harassed motorists all weekend in an effort to grab more tax money from already cash starved residents....

State police in Erie and Wyoming counties issued 367 tickets, including 170 citations for speeding, during a five-day traffic safety initiative that wrapped up today.

Troopers issue 367 tickets during safety blitz

Meanwhile, in parts of the area where crime actually occurs, residents were left to fend for themselves with limited protection from law enforcement...

96-year-old seriously injured in home invasion

Don't be fooled by these slick press releases. Outside of Buffalo's Parking Enforcement, under the talentless direction of scumbag Kevin Helfer, the New York State Police' main job is to fleece motorists attempting to use the Thruways. I'm all for ticketing people talking on cell phones and truly aggressive drivers, but the rest of these tickets are nothing more than a quick money grab. The money is then used to further corruption at all levels of New York state government. Do you think that money will makes it's way into your children's schools? Scammers.

State troopers given ridiculous raises. Cuomo looks the other way

From The Associated Press: Despite 900 layoffs elsewhere, 28 top officers in the state police got raises of more than $20,000 last month. Andrew Cuomo says he's shocked but doesn't plan to do anything about it. Why do I feel Carl Paladino's reaction would have been different had he been elected governor? Oh, maybe it's because he lives in the real world, where ridiculous things like this don't happen during a recession. A state trooper gets $90,000/year as soon as they come out of the academy. No wonder all we ever see them do is write speeding tickets....

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he was "shocked" to learn 28 top officers in the state police got raises of more than $20,000 last month as some 900 state workers were facing layoffs.

The new governor says he'll review the increases, which were requested by the police agency after a union agreement bumped some majors to $170,756 salaries, topping executive staff pay.

The executive raises, first reported by WNYT television in Albany following a Freedom of Information Law request, boost staff inspectors to $173,756 yearly and the first deputy superintendent to $182,756.

That's who you elected. A guy who is going to "look into" the issue. Cuomo fiddles while New York state burns...

wgrz.com | Buffalo, NY | Cuomo "Shocked" to Learn About State Police Raises

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Hollywood cops

The Hollywood cops joined Erie County Executive Chris Collins in holding a news conference this week, where they informed the general public they would be doing their jobs???...

Also playing a major role in the anti-DWI effort are state police, who have made 306 drunken-driving arrests this year in Erie County.

“We intend to make the Thruway a safer place to travel through diligent enforcement of the DWI laws,” State Police Capt. Michael Nigrelli said. “We ask that everyone make the lifesaving decision this holiday season to not drink and drive.”

On other area roadways in the county, Nigrelli said troopers will be conducting “roving saturation patrols and checkpoints in an attempt to keep the roads safe for all of our families.”

Nigrelli is clearly campaigning for some sort of political post. If he goes three days without being on television or radio, it is surprising. Most of the great cops I know simply do their jobs in a quiet manner, try to help people, and then go home to their families. They don't like to be around news cameras.

Everyone knows drinking and driving is a crime. Just enforce the law. There is no need to have a self-promoting infomercial, just so you can rush home and see how good you look on television. Don't worry. Everyone you went to grammar school with knows you passed the state police exam and made your phone calls. Congratulations. All we're asking you to do is arrest the criminals. Buffalo is a small town and the word will get out fast if you're good at your job.We really don't need to see or hear you on television.

Agencies to target drunken drivers during holidays - City & Region - The Buffalo News

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Keane's relative in charge of Thruway Authority?

Here's a funny clip from channel 2 regarding the Thruway fiasco. We have Hollywood police officer Michael Nigrelli(who loves being on TV) telling us it was impractical for the state police to block the Thruway entrances because of manpower issues. It's funny. They seem to have no problem putting cars on almost every entrance ramp to catch speeders during the summer. Apparently, there's no money to be made when it comes to real public safety.

Then, they talk to a spokeswoman for the Vice Chairwoman for the Thruway Authority, Donna Luh. My sources are telling me she's a relative of Florida resident Jim Keane, and that she has no background in transportation issues.

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I'm holding off judgment until all of the facts come in. I find it hard to believe Jim Keane would push to have one of his relatives appointed to an important position if they lack the qualifications (sarcasm intended).

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Letter to the editor-State parks police

One of the Nigrellis (Does it really matter which one?) wrote this letter to the Buffalo News in response to an angry ticket recipient:

It is wrong to blame troopers for ticketing

A recent letter writer complained about New York State troopers issuing parking tickets to vehicles in closed parks. The letter writer then contends that troopers are harassing law-abiding citizens. Finally, the letter writer suggests that law enforcement officials should not wonder why people rooted for Ralph Phillips even after he shot New York State troopers.

I want to set the record straight. The fact is that the primary law enforcement agency responsible for the state parks is the New York State Parks Police. New York State troopers were not responsible for this parking enforcement activity. The letter writer’s agitation with the New York State Police was based on his mistaken thought that we issued the parking tickets.

Current and retired members of the New York State Police are proud of the achievements and honored tradition of this fine police agency. I know the vast majority of the public supports the troopers in their daily efforts to perform their duties. I sincerely hope the letter writer reconsiders his negative view of the New York State Police. We are here to serve, protect, and defend the people while preserving the rights and dignity of all!
Captain Michael P. Nigrelli
Zone Commander

So, if you're scoring at home, it's not the state troopers that are harassing park goers. It's the state parks police. This is obviously an attempt at self promotion by Nigrelli (something they are very good at). Hey, zone commander. Here's an interesting concept: Go out and arrest criminals and stop trying to get your name in the paper or your picture on TV. Are you guys law enforcement or Hollywood actors? The letter writer should not have mentioned Bucky Phillips, but was right to complain about the overzealous, power hungry parks police who used bad judgement. They had no business ticketing the citizens who pay their salaries.

Rebel

This guy Ron is fed up. Upset about the way he was treated during a traffic stop, he stands on a Kensington Expressway overpass with a shirt that reads "stop police corruption". Ron dresses in all black clothing (Raiders fan perhaps?). Thursday, he took things one step too far and put on a gas mask. He was arrested. After his arrest, he went right back to the bridge. This time without the mask.

Who knows what happened during the incident in question? Ron could be a guy with misdirected anger towards the police, or he could have been pushed too far. I personally think the gas mask stunt was foolish on his part. Being upset with the police doesn't give one a license to potentially cause an accident. However, he should be able to protest peacefully as long as he is not creating a disturbance.

People in a democracy have the right to choose what type of norms they want to live by. Most Americans I know do not want to live in a police state. During odd hours, you are at great risk of being pulled over, harassed, and ticketed if you drive through towns like Tonawanda, Kenmore, or Hamburg. The villages are even worse. I hope Kevin Gaughan is successful in dissolving all of them.

If someone is driving drunk or texting while driving, they should be ticketed and/or arrested. However, what we have now is not about safety. Don't kid yourself. Everyone knows it's a money making tax for the city, town and the state. Authorities use the guise of safety to perpetrate their ongoing scam on the public. Times are very tough right now for many. Some of these tickets are quickly given under very questionable circumstances. People like Ron are mad as hell, Carl, and they're not going to take it anymore.

wgrz.com Buffalo, NY Buffalo Man Takes His Message To The Highway

Letter to the editor-Ticketing cars at parks

While I don't think most law abiding citicens "rooted for Bucky Phillips, after he shot two police officers", I do agree that the state police ticketing taxpayers after they went to the closed parks is another example of arrogance on their part. Every one of these tickets should be thrown out and the person responsible for writing them should apologize to the motorists involved. Go out and look for criminals and stop harrassing taxpayers. It doesn't do much for your image.

Ticketing cars at parks offends the public more

The audacity and stupidity of New York State troopers ticketing cars parked in closed state parks blows my mind. The state supposedly can’t afford to pay a part-time park attendant $8 an hour. However, apparently it can afford to pay a trooper well over $50 an hour with benefits to rub salt in the wounds of taxpayers trying to utilize property that they, in theory, own.
Apparently, the state could save money by laying off troopers, considering they have time to harass law-abiding citizens versus fight real crime. Who would order this action? Law enforcement officers and officials who pondered why law-abiding citizens would root for Bucky Phillips, even after he shot two officers, need wonder no longer. They just answered their own question.
Bob Tortorici
Orchard Park

Ticketing cars at parks offends the public more : Everybody's Column : The Buffalo News