S78 via Hylan Posted September 25, 2010 Share #1 Posted September 25, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted September 25, 2010 Share #2 Posted September 25, 2010 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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted September 25, 2010 Share #3 Posted September 25, 2010 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted September 25, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 25, 2010 Share #5 Posted September 25, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted September 25, 2010 Share #6 Posted September 25, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 25, 2010 Share #7 Posted September 25, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted September 25, 2010 Share #8 Posted September 25, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted September 27, 2010 Share #9 Posted September 27, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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