Olive Garden apologizes after Kansas City police officer asked to leave because

[KellyinAvon]

of gun. Uniformed officer, I don't even know where to begin on this one.



Olive Garden apologizes after Kansas City police officer asked to leave because of gun | Fox 59

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

These seem to be occurring with more frequency. If I were a manager in one of these businesses, I might consider some training for the employees.

 

[snorko]

At least they are consistent. If they ask a legally open carrying civilian to leave, why shouldn't they do the same for an LEO who is there to dine?

 

[SSGSAD]

At least they are consistent. If they ask a legally open carrying civilian to leave, why shouldn't they do the same for an LEO who is there to dine?

The article said, they follow the LOCAL LAW .....

Don't tell Shannie .....

 

[AndersonIN]

Well they can join Arby's on my Not Stepping Back In the Door List!

 

[pudly]

Well they can join Arby's on my Not Stepping Back In the Door List!

Don't be so quick. It appeared to be one idiot employee that did it. It is not the policy of the company or the specific restaurant.

 

[Rarejewell]

And let's not forget that the "news" doesn't always report things accurately, or completely. So until all the details are known, I don't think it is smart for a knee-jerk reactions.

 

[Sylvain]

Don't be so quick. It appeared to be one idiot employee that did it. It is not the policy of the company or the specific restaurant.

This!

 

[AndersonIN]

Don't be so quick. It appeared to be one idiot employee that did it. It is not the policy of the company or the specific restaurant.

Seems to me that something in some fashion has to be telling the people doing this that management/administration in some way would be OK with it! But I'll still wait (but on this side of their doorway) to make a final decision. But if somehow there is a possibility that a policemen on duty might not be welcome then I know for a fact that my family and I wouldn't be.

 

[Sylvain]

I love how one guy in the video says it would have been more respectful to ask the officer to leave his gun in his car ...

 

[pudly]

Actually, anti's seem to like restricting gun owners even when it is not in their power to do so on a pretty regular basis. All they have to do is say no and most gun owners will comply. I've read stories where employees paste up signs that the owner didn't authorize, etc. The company publicly stated that they follow local law. If your specific restaurant doesn't for some reason, then speak up. Don't let an a single anti win by default.

 

[chipbennett]

Uniformed officer, I don't even know where to begin on this one.

What if it has been someone not in a uniform? Should the reaction be any different?

 

[Kutnupe14]

What if it has been someone not in a uniform? Should the reaction be any different?

Whether we like it or not, those that are in uniformed occupations requiring them to be armed, generally, aren't viewed in same negative light as your typical OC'er. Armored car guys, security guards, as well as officers normally are excepted from places that have "no gun" policies.

So yeah, the reaction, will undoubtedly be different, as some are required have a visible weapon, and the other just "wants" to have a visible weapon.

 

[Sylvain]

I hope the officer got a free meal out of this, it was his birthday afterall.

 

[Drail]

I realize that it is hard to find good help these days but I don't think that I want anyone who is THAT stupid preparing or handling my food OR my money. Apparently even if they can actually READ instructions they have no idea what they mean. It's like - even though I can see he is a police officer I just can't trust him because he has a gun. GUNS = BAD. MAN WITH GUN = BADMAN!!!!

 

[drillsgt]

Whether we like it or not, those that are in uniformed occupations requiring them to be armed, generally, aren't viewed in same negative light as your typical OC'er. Armored car guys, security guards, as well as officers normally are excepted from places that have "no gun" policies.

So yeah, the reaction, will undoubtedly be different, as some are required have a visible weapon, and the other just "wants" to have a visible weapon.

But neither is any better than the other.

 

[Kutnupe14]

But neither is any better than the other.

No, but the perception is there. People generally are far more willing to trust a uniformed officer with a gun, than any other type of stranger. That's how it is with most thing. If you showed the average person a picture a uniformed/helmeted USAF NCO, and then showed them a picture of a 57 year old commercial airline pilot in a polo and Khakis, who do you think most would pick if asked to decided who they'd rather pilot a plane they were onboard? Is not right, it just is.

 

[Bfish]

Don't be so quick. It appeared to be one idiot employee that did it. It is not the policy of the company or the specific restaurant.

Exactly this! Let's just get rid of the idiot employees!
Oh and you're rep is off!

 

[KellyinAvon]

What if it has been someone not in a uniform? Should the reaction be any different?

I know of two uniformed police officers who didn't carry handguns. One was fictional and in black and white except for one year I think. The other was the late Clyde Nichols (former Washington County Sheriff/Chief Deputy).

Police carry guns, this shouldn't be a shock to anyone. Someone readily identifiable as a police officer (a uniform is pretty identifiable) should make it a no-brainier for anyone. Oh wait, Olive Garden hired a no-brainier. That caused the problem.

So, to answer your question, yes. "Should" is kind of subjective, but it "should" make a difference in one's thought process. Oh wait, thinkin (critical or otherwise) wasn't this employee's strong suit.

 

[foszoe]

No, but the perception is there. People generally are far more willing to trust a uniformed officer with a gun, than any other type of stranger. That's how it is with most thing. If you showed the average person a picture a uniformed/helmeted USAF NCO, and then showed them a picture of a 57 year old commercial airline pilot in a polo and Khakis, who do you think most would pick if asked to decided who they'd rather pilot a plane they were onboard? Is not right, it just is.

I am going to get me a uniform and test out this theory