S&WB employees caught abusing handicapped parking - again

[@soundguydon]

Instead of ***continuing*** to warn them, fire them. Send out one more email that says the next time they do this, they're fired. Period. Seriously -- continually warning someone and then doing *nothing* to back up those warnings? Just. Fire. Them.

[@v6304]

Tow the vehicles and impound them, let them pay for the tow and the impounding fees along with fines will stop this. I live in Texas and I see lots of people parking in handicap spots, jump out of cars and run or walk fast into stores. Yes, it get frustration when handicap are serious from walking, has to park far away from buildings. My wife and I have though problems and see this all the time. (Veteran Spoken)

[@rhondanighman]

Exactly what I just said also first offense 1 week unpaid leave for being so stupid to do that in the first place

[@Hello.people.575]

Sending out a email to the 26 Violaters does not work. They should be back fine per day for each Violaters. And tow their Vehicle until every penny is paid back and fired them .

[@danielaramburo7648]

Good luck trying to fire a government employee.

[@joerivas9847]

They wont protected race.

[@captspaulding8530]

Insensitive? It's fucking illegal. Why do they still have their jobs and why aren't they getting tickets?

[@todddoetken2594]

FIRE THEM ALL.

[@tavolo22]

You know why!

[@captspaulding8530]

@@tavolo22 it's something called a rhetorical question.

[@Valmontst]

Because it is New Orleans: need I say more? 😂😂😂

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

Why are these people not being criminally charged with theft, theft of services, and fraud?

[@jefflocke8042]

Because they are public employees we have a two-tiered justice system in this country one for them and one for us

[@tlwisner]

because corruption.

[@jamessimms415]

Because they’re black, that’s why.

[@ewohl0895]

We all know why

[@charren2139]

When DPW finds tags that belong to a deceased person, that vehicle should be ticketed and impounded. Using someone elses tag is wrong, illegal and just goes to show how little concern any odf these cheaters have for the law.

[@zephyrite1264]

What doesn't make sense is why doesn't parking enforcement check these placards? I'm sure the workers are committing fraud in other ways (using a family member's placard), but a dead persons? That is low-hanging fruit and could make money for the city and towing company, not to mention any additional fines for fraudulent use of the placard.

[@todddoetken2594]

FIRE every employee who violated handicapped parking.

[@gloriawelch3603]

Exactly. Handicapped parking is federal

[@George-v5c5n]

To be honest 99 99% of people that use handicapped parking spaces are perfectly fine and are just good actors ant playing the system.

[@shannonobrien9922]

That's not true. There ARE scammers out there but not 99.99%! You also need to realize: not all visibility are visible! I've had money since I was 35 and to look at me- you'd never guess

[@George-v5c5n]

Handicapped spaces need abolishing ASAP because they are an actors dream I've got family and friends have parking tickets to park there and they have a competition who can act the best handicapped....they even have an awards ceremony 😂

[@George-v5c5n]

I would make handicapped space faster away fromt the doo to make them walk further hence getting fitter into the bargain

[@TheFolkhead]

As it turns out, each of the violators would benefit from a little walking.

[@hugohackenbush1554]

BELLY LAUGH OUT LOUD 😂

[@eddiearmijo6635]

What other benefits are they using from the dead people.

[@deplorablegal4078]

I want a follow up of what exactly happened to these law breakers!

[@soundguydon]

@Scotty secretly loves Chryslers What's the issue? I'd like to know if anything happened as well.. And if not, I'd like to know why.

[@soundguydon]

@Scotty secretly loves Chryslers While I believe you that this happened, I'm not sure what race has to do with it.

[@LorddVader]

They were all awarded raises and employee of the month awards and cash bonuses.

[@deplorablegal4078]

@@LorddVader You are probably right!

[@soundguydon]

@Scotty secretly loves Chryslers I call out anyone, regardless of color, if I think they've done wrong. I base my opinions of people on their actions, not their color. Do I think non-white people get away with certain things because people are afraid of being labelled a racist? Yes. That does happen. But in this case I think it's just a matter of government vs. workers union and the people in charge not really caring to do anything about it.

[@miman-ck9jv]

Keep parking in the same place after being told not to,🙀 complete disrespect of whoever warned them to stop! Double the find

[@rhondanighman]

Fire them & send a Memo out to all employees that you will get fired for doing this..That’ll get the message across

[@survivor5044]

Exposed the problem five years ago and they're still doing it to this day. Have their cars towed and send them the impound fees. Until these people are held accountable like everyone else, they will continue to keep doing it.💯😡

[@hatwarm]

I think they should monitor for a period of time, record it and when it reaches the amount that is considered felony, charge them with felony theft and tow their car. They will have to resign or get fired no other option, since it's a felony it has be adjudicated in a court of law. Do it for a couple the rest will fall in line.

[@hwy27west]

Why are these employees not fired, finded, and the placards seized?

[@justme1958A2]

How many, [if any] have been ticketed?

[@cawiltu]

Fire the dishonest workers. You can’t trust cheaters.

[@lynnleigha580]

8 citations that I'm sure got dropped

[@cjeffygo]

So why are they still working there? Fire them!

[@todddoetken2594]

Because EVERY employee is fraudulently using handicapped parking permits. Criminals flock together.

[@Bandboxxer-v3n]

The power of public employee unions on full display.

[@kc5hgv]

Why just the S@WB fire the employees? How come the Mayor of New Orleans is not looking into this as well. They just cover up their own City workers and just keep sweeping it under the rug. The issue is lazy entitled people think that they do not have to go to a City tax paid parking facility for the employees.

[@jimsuson2190]

Did you notice they're still employees so they're not serious about stopping it

[@LifeChanges41595]

These employees should be written up and fined for using this disability parking spots. I hate people that take advantage of these spots.

[@Valmontst]

Seriously, is there anyone who is the least bit surprised by this??

[@flyawaydutchie]

These people need to be fined the $500 for every time they park illegally

[@stratfordbaby]

AND TOWED.

[@TheTechCguy]

Public employees abusing a public system funded by public tax dollars. How much more ironic is this, man?! Wow!

[@francisvilbig]

Should be all fired immediately an pay back handicap fees

[@rocky3993]

I heard nothing about ticketing the abusers except only 8 citations mentioned at the end. Why not more for so many drivers who presumably were abusing handicap parking every day? Did the abuse stop with the 8 citations?

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

It's been a year, what was the outcome?? Has any of the law breakers ever had to pay the $500.00 fine??

[@CatCityAlan]

They should all be fired

[@derffurwood4820]

This is unacceptable. I call for a HUGE fine and a 90 suspension of their driving privilege. You are lucky to still have that job. FULL STOP

[@HappybyChoice]

Tow their vehicles. A stiff tow fee along with a fine and removal of their handicap tag would stop it. Get serious about it. As long as they let it slide, it will continue.

[@Hello.people.575]

All the parking abouse people should be fine and have their Vehicle towed ASAP

[@kellys3515]

And they should be fired!!

[@Duane002]

Tow their vehicles, $500 fine plus impound fees, surrender placard. Charge with criminal impersonation!

[@FancyPants_RN]

Why aren't they TOWING these vehicles!!?? Let them feel some personal pain.

[@heru-deshet359]

Ticket them once. Arrest them the second time, tow the vehicle away and have them pay to get it back.

[@timwilliams3662]

Put them in jail they are nothing but criminals

[@kathyhoot7277]

Employees should be FIRED!

[@musicmike1960]

Let's see, other than their work place what other common denominator do we have here folks, hmmmm?

[@DarkBirgon]

Disabled entitlement.

[@anarawad6017]

Give them the maximum, if that's jail time, good

[@rocky3993]

The report should also be referred to the Personnel Office for consideration of firing employees for repeat violators.

[@Joceygar214]

How lazy can you be. 🤯

[@DaveT0818]

If the placard is issued to a deceased person... tow the car... fine them when they come to get it and seize and destroy the placard.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

Yes. Plus, when the car is towed, take it to an impound lot as far as possible from where it was towed and charge them the towing fee, mileage and storage.

[@kevinjones6577]

It's ALLLLLLWAYS the same demographic.

[@donnalastname6288]

careful now .....although the pictures did speak for themselves!

[@Joegreen-r1i]

You people are dirtbags

[@MrTelboy1962]

Ironically both the offenders exposed on camera would have benefited from the 3 block walk!

[@AshwinRamdin]

Yup, These fat blobs needs some exercise.

[@mmdaisylover64]

Don’t just apologize, fire them !

[@MatthewFordVictoria]

Instead of just issuing Citations (a ticket to pay), the vehicles should be Towed Away to make room for people who Need them. If the driver's complain that they can't drive home, whose fault is it???

[@veramae4098]

Respecting handicapped parking is one of those "tells" that demonstrate if a person is ethical or not. So ... who do you want working for you?

[@wiguy3]

Sending memos, public shaming and more news stories are great- I applaud you for that. However, why not ride along with the police who can actually issue tickets? Start towing repeated offenders and let them have their day in court. Higher ups send out warnings to employees but they're obviously doing any good. Should people lose their jobs? In cases like these, I'd have to say YES. BTW, this happens all over the USA and other countries too. Selfishness & ignorance are running rampant.

[@markd6634]

They could stop this if they really wanted to. One thousand dollar fine and loss of their job. They just need to get tough. It does make me mad to see this many uncaring people out there that have no regard for the handicapped. These violators should also get community service helping the handicapped.

[@denniswillis2138]

Hard headed employees. Just don't give a damn. Suspend the repeat violators, then terminate them if it continues.

[@caseyporter1235]

They were reminded of the $500 fine instead of actually being fined? No wonder they don't care......

[@kencothern9614]

I watched this again. The powers at be DON'T CARE other the guilty would've been Fired long ago! IT'S THEFT! OUT AND OUT THEFT!!!!

[@kencothern9614]

FIRE THEM!!!

[@texan2u]

So, tow their cars and then "fire them" !!

[@Hello.people.575]

The employees of S & WB should be fine and their Vehicle towed.

[@Hello.people.575]

S&WB placard abouse should be fired and fine.

[@allgoo1990]

Who gave them the placard to begin with?

[@bartstarr972]

Kick the fine up to $5,000 ......that will get their attention....

[@jadziadax5365]

15,000.00 dollars and three years minimum of prison for repeat offenses/ offenders, and if a City Employee gets three notices for the same Criminal Action.....he or she should be Terminated without benefits for "Knowingly committed an Illegal Act".

[@timwilliams3662]

Give them 90 days in jail then when they get out they appreciate the walk from the parking garage and the free shuttle that we’re paying for half the taxpayers pocket

[@emeraldkimble7602]

It’s a quarterly utility bill every three months to home owner

[@johnminyard1054]

Why don’t the lazy ass cops start towing an impound those cars, or are the cops being paid off, or is it the police chief getting paid off an telling his officers to look the other way?

[@Hello.people.575]

Solution is to tow the Vehicle and fine

[@jerryfacts9749]

Where I live for illegally parking in a handicap spot there is a fine issued, and the vehicle is towed at the owner's expense. The towing charge is $160. The fine is $280. The vehicle is towed to the city pound. The owner of the car must go to the pound and pay for the fine and towing before the vehicle is released. The cost of storage is $60 per day if the vehicle is not picked up. After 30 days if not picked up the vehicle is seized and is sold by the city. This fixed the illegal parking in handicapped spots. This is the same for people park and block driveways and access points.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

Bravo. That's the way to handle it. But also, make sure the signage and demarcation is clear. With penalties that stiff, it's only fair. The fine money can be used to make sure the signs and paint are properly maintained.

[@jondavis70]

Too many “warnings”!! their superiors are obviously complicit with their illegal activities…. They should be fined $500 per day until it stops or immediately fire them when caught.

[@Mike-gc9ih]

A lot of this is caused by lazy police not wanting to do their jobs. I have seen it first hand and even pointed out a car parked without a placard and he did nothing

[@Hello.people.575]

Easy solution is to Tow the Vehicle !!!

[@Xarias]

Whether anyone wants to say it out loud, there is a certain demographic that feels VERY entitled to park in handicapped parking. I see it every day.

[@veramae4098]

Baby boomers

[@Xarias]

😂@@veramae4098

[@Joegreen-r1i]

Large ones

[@714thegooch]

Gee go figure, The usual suspects.

[@derricklou4075]

Wolves guarding the hen house

[@ChakatNightspark]

Those fines should be increased to a $5,000 instead and Lost of License for 6 Month (for Repeat offenders)

[@monicatoledo5287]

They need to send those workers home is bad

[@josephhodges9819]

Meter people should go by several times a day, give a ticket each time, and then tow their vehicles.

[@letgo8118]

I'm in New Jersey and I sent my aunts application for renewal in September I called them and they said to keep using the old until April

[@MJGonzalez99]

- Any reason why the placard is on your car? - Because I'm special.

[@MaddSweetGT500]

Time to start breaking windows

[@phxrus]

Entitlement hiring culture

[@francisvilbig]

Pay 💰 fines an your car should be confiscated 6 months an you pay 💰 for storage fees

[@scotterman8715]

Why aren’t they charged $500 per incident? That is what happens in Columbus,OH.

[@timwilliams3662]

Hey find doesn’t work evidently if they’ve been caught several times doing it find out working put him in jail

[@cibonthesaint8903]

New Orleans is a joke! Lol

[@BennyCFD]

Those supposed handicapped people in this video were able to walk just fine. There are truly real handicapped people who need handicap parking. While there are non-handicapped who violate handicap parking, there are lots of people who don't need handicapped placards who are equally abuse handicap parking.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

To be fair, there are people who don't appear to be handicapped and who can walk, but only for short distances. If a placard is legitimately issued and properly used then that's all that matters.

[@hobbes305]

Issue a final warning. After that, tow and impound the vehicles of any offenders, confiscate all fraudulent handicap permits and promptly terminate the employees

[@lynnleigha580]

Yes, so unfair

[@anthonyBD]

How many chances do the employees get? Shameful

[@-timabu]

They should put the handicap person's picture on the handicap placard to help identify the handicap person to ensure it's them using the handicap placard. Let citizens take a picture of the violator's car in the handicap spot to help point out violators. I am handicap. I can hardly walk due to back and knee issues. I am in constant pain. I see violators all the time. Some don't have the placard up. I put a note on the car asking "Where is ur handicap placard?!". I keep my fingers crossed I can find a spot. More needs to b done. Wuts the point in having a handicap placard if u can't find a spot to park. Very frustrating. 😢👎🛑

[@murraystewartj]

That's stupid idea on so many levels. First, it would be a clear violation if the ADA. Second, it would identify disabled people as potential mugging victims to anyone who sees their photo on a disabled parking tag.

[@Hello.people.575]

They all should be fired and fine and Towed and Tags Suspended for 90- Days.

[@kimt9978]

It’s deplorable the city government continues to apparently do nothing more than issue memos and letters to employees. Bless those citizens who need those parking spaces and struggle even more simply because able bodies employees are lazy. Sorry excuses for human beings!

[@larryerwin5135]

In your face people. 🤑🤑🤑

[@Onash512]

Roaches

[@Hello.people.575]

Do not give them any warning just. Ticket and Tow their Vehicle and Suspend their driver's license for 30 days.

[@jimkoch6562]

ARE S AND W B EMPLOYEES STILL PARKING IN HANDECAP SPOTS ?

[@Hello.people.575]

All the Employees at S&WB should be fine and fired, have their vehicle booted and towed... including the main Boss or director..

[@glennwilliams3100]

Don't hide from the Press and keep doing what you've been shown before 8s wrong!!!! Great job 4 !!!

[@SOffenbach]

She should be fired. Cited and towed.

[@jadalizmercedes7579]

a shuttle for 3 blocks?

[@josephpearlman4010]

Having to work off some of your obesity is cruel and unusual punishment.

[@danr5239]

Shea Butler was videotaped running across the street. She doesn’t have to have a handicap spot if you can run.

[@NoDontLikeIt]

The OIG found TWENTY SIX employees doing this in 2016 and nothing has been done? I’m pissed but why am I not really surprised?

[@Gman-h1f]

This is not primarily an employer/employee issue. You don't get fired for parking illegally. The problem is lazy enforcement of parking rules. If only existing rules were enforced, this problem would go away after the first wave of parking citations and towing of illegally parked vehicles.

[@cindywills5003]

Using a dead persons placard is unconscionable. They should lose their license!

[@josephpearlman4010]

Won't stop them from driving. Odds are very few of them even have insurance.

[@PATRICKFULLAN]

We have investigated ourselves and found no wrongdoing.

[@josephoh8393]

If they do not respect and follow the law, what other dishonest shenanigans do they do? Fake hours working? Extended time off ? Late lunches ? ….all on taxpayers money. Fine and fire them. The disabled will be most grateful.

[@Daindrais]

Eight citations! Stand back, these guys aren't messing around!