Something strange happened to this evening

[S78 via Hylan 1,081]

I had just gotten off of the train at South Ferry with my friend because we were going to take the Staten Island Ferry to go home and I go to the metrocard reader to check the balance on some cards I had because we had about 15 minutes before the ferry was due to arrive. As I am checking the balances, a police offer on the opposite side of the turnstiles asks me: "Do you want to get into the train? I'll give you a free ride." I told her I didn't need it, but showed my gratitude.

 

I was more confused then ever, I mean seriously, A police officer of all people offering me a free ride? :confused:

 

On top of this, I had found a 14-Day unlimited metrocard earlier.

 

 

Comments?

[FamousNYLover 578]

Some police officers are nice.

 

I remember one time when I took my paraprofessional, my Japanese paraprofessional teacher named Ms. China. (Everyone calls her China b/c of her name spell.)

On that day, I did not know about Puerto Rican Day Parade, and I give her tour at MET Museum.

 

After the MET Museum, I had to walk west on 79th St Transverse Rd and I got very exhauted. That time, I was living at 1771 1st Av apartment. Nice police officer gave me free ride to my house and I said thank you.

 

One time, one of Access-A-Ride who recognize me want to give me free ride, but I said, "That's OK".

[mark1447 685]

Yeah some cops are very thoughtful. I guess since she notice you were checking the Metro card and thought you wanted to get in(as teeN) she just wanted to give you a free ride then have you stay stranded.

 

Same thing happened to a friend of mine while goin to the Downtown ( at 135h, his MC was empty, we were gonna go to the S/A but a nice undercover cop just let him in for free.

 

Cops are thoughtful and respectful, i give them my respect. Cops who go nuts for any bs, i give them my respect but from my view they got no manners(Those who don't).

[S78 via Hylan 1,081]

Some police officers are nice.

 

I remember one time when I took my paraprofessional, my Japanese paraprofessional teacher named Ms. China. (Everyone calls her China b/c of her name spell.)

On that day, I did not know about Puerto Rican Day Parade, and I give her tour at MET Museum.

 

After the MET Museum, I had to walk west on 79th St Transverse Rd and I got very exhauted. That time, I was living at 1771 1st Av apartment. Nice police officer gave me free ride to my house and I said thank you.

 

One time, one of Access-A-Ride who recognize me want to give me free ride, but I said, "That's OK".

 

I guess so, but I didn't know if is was a scam to get me arrested because some police will actually stop you, but like you said, some are actually nice. I just didn't want to take any chances especially at a place like South Ferry where there tends to be a lot of security.

[Joe 781]

Most likely he interpreted the look on your face when you used the reader as disappointment that you had no more money left. Just a fella trying to help you out, that's all. It happens a lot more often than you'd think.

[FamousNYLover 578]

My museum retire friend who moves from Kips Bay to Ossinning, she and her brother/cousin (don't know what call it), she did not know Queens Plaza and Queensboro Plaza was seperate pre-June 27th.

So nice police officers let them in.

[Grand Concourse 2,690]

I guess so, but I didn't know if is was a scam to get me arrested because some police will actually stop you, but like you said, some are actually nice. I just didn't want to take any chances especially at a place like South Ferry where there tends to be a lot of security.

 

That is a very good point. I too might be a bit skeptical about being allowed to enter for free. You acted appropriately by graciously declining the offer without being offensive by refusing.

[FamousNYLover 578]

During Subway/Bus Strike, when Carpool with group of 2 or more to enter below 96th St, some car service ask me if I could come ride with them just to enter Strike Zone, but I said no thank you because I know Stranger Safety.

[metsfan 2]

Not all cops carry that jerkhead attitude, a lot of them just wanna do a good job and protect people. There are bad apples, but that doesn't represent all of them, not by a long shot. That being said, don't expect a PA cop to give you a free ride on PATH! :cool:

 

- A