Officer refused service at Dunkin Dounuts

[jnelsoninjax]

WEST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) -

A West Hartford police officer was declined service at a Dunkin' Donuts in West Hartford on Saturday morning.

According to police, the officer entered the coffee shop located at 1234 Farmington Ave., at about 8:30 a.m.

Police said the officer was standing in the back of the line, and a store employee looked over at him and stated very loudly, "he didn't get the message, we don't serve cops here."

The officer left the store without saying anything. When the officer got to his cruiser, he was approached by the manager and the employee who apologized to him.

According to police, the officer told the employee she should apologize to the patrons who seemed to have taken offense to her comment.

The employee then returned inside the store with the manager and officer and apologized to the patrons. She also offered the officer a free cup of coffee, which he decline.

Dunkin' Donuts put out a statement saying, "we are aware of the situation at the Dunkin' Donuts at 1234 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford. The crew member exhibited poor judgment and apologized immediately to the police officer. The franchise owner, a long-time supporter of local police, has also reached out to apologize on behalf of the restaurant. Dunkin' Donuts and our franchisees share a commitment to the well-being and fair treatment of all guests."
http://www.wfsb.com/story/30178998/officer-refused-service-at-coffee-shop

[STNN]

Now if all donut shops did this, imagine how healthy the force will be

[adrynalyne]

It is amazing what makes the news these days.

[xpablo]

The employee should've been fired immediately. It is up too management only, to refuse service.

[Ian W]

Sadly, this reminds me of the Arby's that recently refused to serve a police officer about a month ago.

[Noir Angel]

It's amusing to note that when a shop refuses to serve gay people it's all "muh religious libertyz" but when they do the same to a cop, it's all "fire that employee at once".

I don't disagree that the employee's behaviour was rude and absurdly unprofessional but the double standards of some people never cease to amaze me.

[Anibal P]

West Hartford is riddled with a bunch of rich liberals who talk a good game, but can't back it up 

Wonder how it would be spinned if the WHPD said they didn't serve that DD if they ever were to call for help 

[Noir Angel]

Well if they had any brains, they would probably point out that the police force aren't a business, but a service paid for out of the money of all of the locale's taxes that have no legal right to discriminate against people.

[NinjaGinger]

Still not sure why she said that. Can anyone help me with my confusion.

[+Red King Subscriber²]

The Main Stream Media Effect

[wakjak]

The Main Stream Media Effect

blah blah "Main stream media" blah blah "leftists".. broken record.

[Anibal P]

 

blah blah "Main stream media" blah blah "leftists".. broken record.

Well they ARE the ones pushing this retarded anti police nonsense and inciting riots, so yes, I would place the blame on them 

[remixedcat]

now that cop wil have a chip on thier shoulder for the employee now.... that's one thing about doing that kinda thing...

[MDboyz]

Now polices can just announce that they will not serve that shop anymore.  I bet people will try to rob it the next day ahahahha ...

[TPreston]

 

Well they ARE the ones pushing this retarded anti police nonsense and inciting riots, so yes, I would place the blame on them 

And sovereign citizen's and many libertarians  

[MikeChipshop Member]

now that cop wil have a chip on thier shoulder for the employee now.... 

Wouldn't think so. The cop clearly was a level headed gentlemen. He didn't kick up a fuss, asked the employee to apologise to the other customers and even refused a free cup of coffee. Not exactly the workings of grudge bearing, chip on the shoulder type now is it?

[bluesman86]

WEST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) -

A West Hartford police officer was declined service at a Dunkin' Donuts in West Hartford on Saturday morning.

According to police, the officer entered the coffee shop located at 1234 Farmington Ave., at about 8:30 a.m.

Police said the officer was standing in the back of the line, and a store employee looked over at him and stated very loudly, "he didn't get the message, we don't serve cops here."

The officer left the store without saying anything. When the officer got to his cruiser, he was approached by the manager and the employee who apologized to him.

According to police, the officer told the employee she should apologize to the patrons who seemed to have taken offense to her comment.

The employee then returned inside the store with the manager and officer and apologized to the patrons. She also offered the officer a free cup of coffee, which he decline.

Dunkin' Donuts put out a statement saying, "we are aware of the situation at the Dunkin' Donuts at 1234 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford. The crew member exhibited poor judgment and apologized immediately to the police officer. The franchise owner, a long-time supporter of local police, has also reached out to apologize on behalf of the restaurant. Dunkin' Donuts and our franchisees share a commitment to the well-being and fair treatment of all guests."
http://www.wfsb.com/story/30178998/officer-refused-service-at-coffee-shop

 

Imagine the outcry if the officer was a black person.

And what a wimp this cop is. If someone would pull that ###### on me in front of a bunch of people, I would drag him over the counter and kick his ass.

[bluesman86]

 

blah blah "Main stream media" blah blah "leftists".. broken record.

#copsdunkindonutsmatter

[techbeck]

And what a wimp this cop is. If someone would pull that ###### on me in front of a bunch of people, I would drag him over the counter and kick his ass.

How stupid would that be...especially in a time where a lot of people are paranoid about the police.  The cop responded in the way he should have responded.  Kicking anyone's ass would wind the cop in jail.

[Circaflex]

well, i hope that employee knows she just got added to the "list." The employee is going to have a nice special note added in the system.

[shockz]

 

Imagine the outcry if the officer was a black person.

And what a wimp this cop is. If someone would pull that ###### on me in front of a bunch of people, I would drag him over the counter and kick his ass.

I'd hope you'd then arrest yourself and get charged with assault. Two wrongs don't make a right. Thank goodness you're not a cop.

[MikeChipshop Member]

And what a wimp this cop is. If someone would pull that ###### on me in front of a bunch of people, I would drag him over the counter and kick his ass.

I'm guessing you probably wouldn't. You know, not if you valued your job, career, livelihood and reputation.

[neufuse Veteran]

If I ever hear a story about a Sheetz store in the eastern USA market doing this I will laugh considering they give cops in uniform free coffee as a method of bringing in police into the stores to create an image of safety without security guards and have done that for as long as I can remember as corporate policy

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

And what a wimp this cop is. If someone would pull that ###### on me in front of a bunch of people, I would drag him over the counter and kick his ass.

Well that would certainly calm the situation and restore public trust in the police...

[neufuse Veteran]

Well that would certainly calm the situation and restore public trust in the police...

yeah, if anything he should of stayed in line went up to the counter and asked to speak to her manager told them what he heard and dealt with it in the appropriate manner... leaving and saying I don't care I don't want to deal with that crap is also an option, but I'd of at least brought it to managements attention