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Goodwatch · 18 June 2006, 04:44 AM

Today we had another ‘Blue Surprise’ in Rotterdam. What is a ‘Blue Surprise’ you ask? Well, I’ll

tell you! During a blue surprise, which lasts several hours, Rotterdam’s finest book everything and everyone. All things that are usually overlooked, even the most minor offences, are booked. It rains tickets during a blue surprise. Which leads to scenes like these: a disabled person receiving a ticket because he was riding his electric trolley on a bicycle lane instead of on the pavement. But where are they when a sleezeball breaks into a car for the 50th time in a row? Because I have ‘inside information’ I always know of these events beforehand and I also know that some cops hate these raids but they have to partake in it on turn.

But the law is the law......

JJ Irani · 18 June 2006, 07:06 AM

Sorry, Frans, but this 'Blue Surprise' thing really sucks and makes no bloody sense at all. Something like that would NEVER happen in NZ....not in a trillion years!!

Prince · 18 June 2006, 07:08 AM

I would have a "Blue Surprise" for them...

Goodwatch · 18 June 2006, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sorry, Frans, but this 'Blue Surprise' thing really sucks and makes no bloody sense at all. Something like that would NEVER happen in NZ....not in a trillion years!!

It is to teach the average Joe that the police are still there. And I could tell you stories about the things these cops do themselves but that's not the point here. I'd rather see them putting all this effort in chasing real punks. But it are the big wigs that decide on these raids, not the flatfoots

padi56 · 18 June 2006, 07:31 PM

Afraid thats not playing cricket Frans.

mailman · 18 June 2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

It is to teach the average Joe that the police are still there. And I could tell you stories about the things these cops do themselves but that's not the point here. I'd rather see them putting all this effort in chasing real punks. But it are the big wigs that decide on these raids, not the flatfoots

AGreed Frans. They should put all of that time and effort into catching real criminals.

C.J. · 20 June 2006, 03:33 AM

That really sucks, Fransie. Things like this really shouldn't happen

You're right, there is no need for trivial ball busting when there are more important things to do. Policing should be about being reasonable and acting in good conscience most of all. Discretion is key. summons, arrests, "booking" these things should be truly earned. One of the most important tools an Officer has is discretion. To simply make reference to a minor infraction and let the person go with a smile goes a hell of a lot farther in the long run then writing them a silly ticket.

A cop knows he had a good day if he makes it home, but more importantly, if he can look in the mirror and be proud of what he sees. Breaking balls for trivial things that the Officer probably does himself from time to time is nothing to be proud of. As far as the handicapped guy is concerned, there isn't much to say about that. That's just a damn shame

And above all else, that golden rule thing, really isn't a bad rule to follow

18 June 2006, 04:44 AM	#1
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Blue surprise Today we had another ‘Blue Surprise’ in Rotterdam. What is a ‘Blue Surprise’ you ask? Well, I’ll tell you! During a blue surprise, which lasts several hours, Rotterdam’s finest book everything and everyone. All things that are usually overlooked, even the most minor offences, are booked. It rains tickets during a blue surprise. Which leads to scenes like these: a disabled person receiving a ticket because he was riding his electric trolley on a bicycle lane instead of on the pavement. But where are they when a sleezeball breaks into a car for the 50th time in a row? Because I have ‘inside information’ I always know of these events beforehand and I also know that some cops hate these raids but they have to partake in it on turn. But the law is the law...... __________________ Member# 127

18 June 2006, 07:06 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Sorry, Frans, but this 'Blue Surprise' thing really sucks and makes no bloody sense at all. Something like that would NEVER happen in NZ....not in a trillion years!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

18 June 2006, 07:08 AM	#3
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I would have a "Blue Surprise" for them... __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

18 June 2006, 07:31 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,391	Afraid thats not playing cricket Frans. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 June 2006, 03:33 AM	#7
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	That really sucks, Fransie. Things like this really shouldn't happen You're right, there is no need for trivial ball busting when there are more important things to do. Policing should be about being reasonable and acting in good conscience most of all. Discretion is key. summons, arrests, "booking" these things should be truly earned. One of the most important tools an Officer has is discretion. To simply make reference to a minor infraction and let the person go with a smile goes a hell of a lot farther in the long run then writing them a silly ticket. A cop knows he had a good day if he makes it home, but more importantly, if he can look in the mirror and be proud of what he sees. Breaking balls for trivial things that the Officer probably does himself from time to time is nothing to be proud of. As far as the handicapped guy is concerned, there isn't much to say about that. That's just a damn shame And above all else, that golden rule thing, really isn't a bad rule to follow __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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