NY Cop repeatedly destroys pro-2A sign on private property

[UNcommon Arms]

Would be interesting to know if that sign was in violation of any local laws.

Sign laws are controlled by the local county executive's office not the police. If a sign is violation the offender gets a notice by mail to remove or make it comply. The cop is a dope.

 

[rbird7282]

Bait a trap with poison donuts... Problem solved...

 

[StantonCree]

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/201...ro-gun-sign-what-he-discovered-blew-him-away/

And Jones for the win.......he was in violation of code so the cop removed the sign. He was instructed by the building inspector to remove it.

And here's your sign........

I would put out another sign. "Dear Officer, I have your photo and tag number. Start looking for a new job, Asswipe!".

See my quoted text above your quote

Removal of private property from private property without warrent is not legal, last time I checked...DC dosen't count...

Wrong there are plenty of exceptions to this.

 

[montoya32]

I guess in some areas the police are tasked with menial jobs of sign removal. I would imagine a citation was sent to the owner.

 

[WSM]

Ha, I keep our Township cops busy with lawn enforcement. Nuttin to see here, move along.

Sent from the best phone ever made

 

[marko12]

I guess all those political signs get a pass since they are plastered all over the "easement" and are NOT subject to the same laws and regulations as we mortals.

 

[ryan_j]

I guess in some areas the police are tasked with menial jobs of sign removal. I would imagine a citation was sent to the owner.

Not according to the blaze article. The town told him initially that the sign was not allowed but later told him the sign was OK.

 

[montoya32]

Not according to the blaze article. The town told him initially that the sign was not allowed but later told him the sign was OK.

That makes more sense. Why would he be concerned about his sign being stolen/trashed if he knew the city/town was telling him to remove it.

 

[StantonCree]

That makes more sense. Why would he be concerned about his sign being stolen/trashed if he knew the city/town was telling him to remove it.

The real question that determines legality of the police actions is was it taken again after approval? All other questions /comments are moot until thats answered.

 

[PapiBarcelona]

http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-65063631/

 

[fred2207]

Wrong there are plenty of exceptions to this.

Right or wrong, regardless of exceptions, the LEO is a ***** for not informing the home owner. Don't come on my property and remove my property, LEO or not, unless you have a warrant or court order---in the case of removal without; "just on principle alone, we are headed to court".

 

[montoya32]

BTW, unless there is some sort of exception or law prohibiting the posting of signs or ornaments on easements(take exist on private property), the easements are there for utility companies and roadwork. That is still the home owners' property and he can choose to decorate it, mow it, plant on it or do whatever he wants. The caveat is that if the town needs to dig up utilities, extend the road or do any other type of work and needs access, the the home owner must allow it, with appropriate notice.

 

[fred2207]

BTW, unless there is some sort of exception or law prohibiting the posting of signs or ornaments on easements(take exist on private property), the easements are there for utility companies and roadwork. That is still the home owners' property and he can choose to decorate it, mow it, plant on it or do whatever he wants. The caveat is that if the town needs to dig up utilities, extend the road or do any other type of work and needs access, the the home owner must allow it, with appropriate notice.

BINGO, what he said....

 

[StantonCree]

Right or wrong, regardless of exceptions, the LEO is a ***** for not informing the home owner. Don't come on my property and remove my property, LEO or not, unless you have a warrant or court order---in the case of removal without; "just on principle alone, we are headed to court".

Here we go with the feelings again...........thread doomed.

 

[StantonCree]

BTW, unless there is some sort of exception or law prohibiting the posting of signs or ornaments on easements(take exist on private property), the easements are there for utility companies and roadwork. That is still the home owners' property and he can choose to decorate it, mow it, plant on it or do whatever he wants. The caveat is that if the town needs to dig up utilities, extend the road or do any other type of work and needs access, the the home owner must allow it, with appropriate notice.

Can't argue with/against you on this one as I don't know their laws boss. I think you got a pretty fair assessment of the easements and I actually would agree but see my previous statement.

 

[kenpo333]

He should put the sign back up with a picture of the cop attached to it and then he would get a picture of the cop looking at a picture of the cop tearing up his sign.

 

[montoya32]

Can't argue with/against you on this one as I don't know their laws boss. I think you got a pretty fair assessment of the easements and I actually would agree but see my previous statement.

I hear you and I by no mean that every LEO acts inappropriately, but when you ask someone who is tasked with serving and protecting to now remove lawn signs, I can see how frustration could influence their actions. To destroy the sign and confiscate it was a bit much. Removing it and tossing it onto the lawn would have been better IMO.

 

[fred2207]

Here we go with the feelings again...........thread doomed.

Factual in my case, none the less...

 

[FrankZ]

http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-65063631/

Commercial signs on public property versus private signs on private property.

On public property you need to get approval which usually involves the transfer of green stuff from you to the "public interest" in return for a chit that gives you permission.

 

[StantonCree]

I hear you and I by no mean that every LEO acts inappropriately, but when you ask someone who is tasked with serving and protecting to now remove lawn signs, I can see how frustration could influence their actions. To destroy the sign and confiscate it was a bit much. Removing it and tossing it onto the lawn would have been better IMO.

Ill fully agree