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Thursday, January 03, 2013

POLICE CHIEF BANS OFFICERS FROM DENNY’S AFTER MANAGER TELLS DETECTIVE TO LEAVE HER GUN IN THE CAR OR LEAVE

Gun sensitivity is certainly on the rise. And if you needed an example, look no further than Belleville, Ill., where a battle is brewing between local police officers and a Denny’s Restaurant after an on-duty detective who went inside was told that she either had to leave her firearm in the car or exit the establishment. In addition to voicing outrage at the alleged treatment, the Belleville police chief has since banned officers from eating at the diner.

The drama unfolded on New Year’s Day when the detectives were eating at the Denny’s. The restaurant’s manager came over to tell a female in the group that she had to take her gun to the car or leave. Her request was purportedly based on a complaint from another customer. While, at first, the detectives assumed that the mandate was a joke, they quickly learned otherwise.

The manager explained the Denny’s only allows officers in uniform to carry guns, however the detectives had shown their badges, thus substantiating their identities. When they got up to leave, a general manager, who purportedly noticed the officers refusing to pay for their meals during the dispute, came over and told them that they could stay after all. But the damage was done.

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6 comments:

Anonymous said...

The stupid cops don't need to worry, there were probably many armed and better qualified citizens in the restaraunt that would protect them.

Anonymous said...

That's stupid, who they going to call if they robbed? A police officer with a gun duh

Anonymous said...

Ever been in the Denny's in Salisbury late at night? I made the mistake once. Never again not even if they had 20 armed police there. I feel sorry for the workers there. Many of the late night customers don't even bother to leave a tip.

Anonymous said...

For some reason Dennys around the country tend to attact a certain type of customer, especially at night. I guess part of it is because of the 24 hour thing. I avoid them late at night when traveling. The first post is a good example of clientele, the armed part I believe (I'm not talking permitted concealed weapons)but the qualified and protect part I doubt. More like many that would rob yo a_ _.

Anonymous said...

Did'nt they used to be Sambo's?

Anonymous said...

Ever been in the Denny's in Salisbury late at night? I made the mistake once. Never again not even if they had 20 armed police there. I feel sorry for the workers there. Many of the late night customers don't even bother to leave a tip.

January 4, 2013 10:25 AM

I have dark images in mind.

The first post is a good example of clientele, the armed part I believe (I'm not talking permitted concealed weapons)but the qualified and protect part I doubt. More like many that would rob yo a_ _.

January 4, 2013 1:20 PM

Well you don't make a whole lot of sense. Be nice to the public, don't eat out.