Council
have
issued him with a new white 4WD and a blue Policeman's Uniform and
given
him the authority to issue on the spot fines for any and all breaches
of
the Local Laws.
Theoretically, this
would not be such a BAD thing - for Vicious Dogs on Crowded Beaches,
but
for our DESERTED Beach in the early morning it's RIDICULOUS.
Unfortunately
this overzealous officer treats all dogs
as
vicious and all
dog owners as criminals.
Over the
years
many of us have become complacent with regards to the strict letter of
the law requiring dogs to be kept on a leash AT
ALL TIME.
In the past
common sense has prevailed and we have often let our dogs have a run or
a swim without bothering anybody. There have never been any
problems and we have never needed anybody to enforce any hard and fast
rules in this regard.
No longer
can
you afford to drop Fido's lead and let him chase a seagull or go for a
swim without risking a hefty fine. $150
for not maintaining effective control in a public place
The new Dog
Catcher has changed this pleasant pastime into a stressful exercise.
Unfortunately,
people in positions like his are looked upon as ambassadors of the
Council
and his preference for using intimidation rather than cooperation when
dealing with people on the beach has provoked deep feelings of anger
and
resentment in the community.
This officers
actions are more in keeping with those of a Detention Centre Prison
Guard
in a Police State than what is expected for a junior public servant in
a Tourist Area.
We have many
pensioners and retirees in our community on fixed incomes who can ill
afford
to pay such a hefty fine for such a minor offense in order to boost his
ego.
Since a
life
threatening offense such as Speeding or Running a Red Light
does not even incur a Fine of this magnitude, and of the
7000
Plus Official Complaints about Dogs in the
Shire last year there were only 121
from the Whole of Marcoola, it's difficult to understand why every
second
dog owner on our beach has been fined.
Obviously we
make a Easy Target on the beach. Too bad he
doesn't
patrol the streets this strenuously, since that's where most of the
complaints
arise.
Consequently
he is doing irreparable damage to Council/Community Public Relations.
It was
our
desire to avoid this type of confrontation that prompted our request to
have a section of our beach between M47 and M50 declared an Off-Leash
area
for Dogs.
This
request
was rejected on the grounds that it was considered that there were
already
areas for this purpose provided at Stumers Creek and the Airport Park.
However
both
these areas are too far away for North Marcoola residents to use
without
resorting to car travel.
What can you do to Avoid a FINE?
| Be Alert: This joker patrols the beach from early morning in a white 4WD. If you see him coming - LEAVE. Unfortunately you won't always see his car because he often parks near a beach entry and sneaks down the path to catch offenders off guard. Keep your eyes peeled for Blue Police Style Uniforms near Beach Entry Points. One of his tactics is to stalk people on the beach and photograph them in the act with their dog off it's leash, before approaching and issuing an on the spot fine of $150 for breaching the Local Law. Don't let him get close enough to read the dog tag number. The registration number is clearly visible from a distance, and it's the first thing he needs. While he is walking towards you and giving his official speech about "..wishing to talk to you about your dog...etc."he is covertly reading the number so by the time he announces his intention to issue you with a citation and asking you for his Registration Number - He already HAS it. His plan is to provoke you into loosing your temper and doing something RASH like Refusing to cooperate or Walking away. He can then justify POSTING you a $150 Fine by Registered Mail even though you think your OFFENSE and should have only warranted a Warning. Remember - He gives FINES not Warnings so KEEP CLEAR |
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DOGS ON BEACH - SURVEY
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S.C.D. November 4th. 2004 Currimundi Beach WINS Clean Beach Challenge Click Pic to READ Story |
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S.C.D. November 5th 2004 Distraught Dog Owner Jailed for punching Maroochy Dog Catcher in the eye when his Pet was PUT DOWN for wandering off. Click Pic to Read Story |
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S.C.D. December 4th. 2004 Currimundi Beach in Caloundra is declared the CLEANEST BEACH in Queensland - Not bad for a Dog OFF-LEASH Beach eh? Just shows what can happen when people are treated with respect instead of suspicion. Unlike in Maroochy Shire with their Police State By-Laws and Enforcement Officers where we wouldn't dream of keeping our beach clean. Click Pic to Read Story |
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It could only happen in MAROOCHY! The Dog Catcher now has a NEW JOB. Now he's also the PEE COP as well as the TRAFFIC INSPECTOR! And he just LOVES his New Powers. Click Pic to Read Story Somebody should tell this little prick that THIS is supposed to be a TOURIST AREA (Not a TERRORIST Area) He sure makes Visitors feel UN-WELCOME THE LITTLE DOG TURD |
| BILL'S DAILY GAG - It's NO JOKE! He's still an ARSE HOLE | ||
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