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OpinionOctober 19, 2015

The staff at an Olive Garden in Kansas City asked a police officer to leave during his own birthday lunch on Sunday. Officer Michael Holsworth was waiting for his family to arrive at the restaurant, dressed in full uniform and with his gun because he was on duty. The CEO has apologized but in my opinion it is too late. All restaurants and businesses should have this spelled out in plain English to the management and all employees...

Cop at restaurant

The staff at an Olive Garden in Kansas City asked a police officer to leave during his own birthday lunch on Sunday. Officer Michael Holsworth was waiting for his family to arrive at the restaurant, dressed in full uniform and with his gun because he was on duty. The CEO has apologized but in my opinion it is too late. All restaurants and businesses should have this spelled out in plain English to the management and all employees.

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