Citizens that issued noise violations formerly were able to earn 25%-50% of fines collected and in the case of a third offense, a citizen enforcer stood to.
The Adams administration is allegedly turning a blind eye to citizen "bounty hunters" who rake in big bucks by illegally pummeling businesses with summonses for violating noise pollution regulations, a lawsuit charges.
The self-appointed “noise police” make between 25% and 50% of the fines levied against businesses that are accused of using outdoor sound systems to attract patrons.