Arby's apologizes after officer is denied service for being a cop

[GMDino]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/09/02/arby-apologizes-after-officer-is-denied-service-for-being-cop/

Quote:A Florida Police Department had a beef with Arby’s after a cop was denied service Tuesday evening by a worker at the fast food franchise – simply because the customer was a police officer.

Top corporate officials at roast beef mecca Arby’s quickly apologized after the Pembroke Pines Police Department tweeted on Wednesday about the incident, which Chief Dan Giustino called “unacceptable.”

“I am offended and appalled that an individual within our community would treat a police officer in such a manner,” Giustino said in a statement.

Quote:“In my 18 years here I’ve never heard of an incident like this before”

- Maj. Carlos Bermudez

“We are very proud of the partnerships we have built within our city, and for an incident like this to have happened is very disappointing for everyone.”

An officer, in uniform and driving a marked police vehicle, placed an order at a drive-thru speaker Tuesday evening before pulling up to the window to pay and receive the order. But an Arby’s worker at the window refused service.

“The comment was made that they wouldn’t be served because they were a police officer,” Maj. Carlos Bermudez, a Pembroke Pines officer, told FoxNews.com.

Someone else inside the restaurant intervened and gave the officer his order. But, after initially taking it and paying for it, the officer returned the bag and got a refund because he didn’t feel “comfortable.”

“In my 18 years here I’ve never heard of an incident like this before,” Bermudez said. “Whenever we’ve gone to an establishment, we’ve been treated professionally and great.”

Less than two hours after the PPPD sent out its initial tweet on the incident, the department followed up: Arby’s had apologized. Arby’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Brown and Senior Vice President of Operations Scott Boatwright spoke to Giustino to “convey their sincere apologizes on behalf of the organization,” according to a police press release.

“We take this isolated matter very seriously as we respect and support police officers in our local communities,” Arby’s said in a statement sent to FoxNews.com. “As soon as the issue was brought to our attention, our CEO spoke with the Police Chief who expressed his gratitude for our quick action and indicates the case is closed. We will be following up with our team members to be sure that our policy of inclusion is understood and adhered to.”

Numerous calls to the Arby’s at 11755 Pines Blvd were not answered. An Arby’s spokesman said the company would be following through with disciplinary action for the employee "up to and including termination."

Pembroke Pines is a city on the east coast of Florida, located about 20 miles North of Miami.

Some minimum wage guy at an Arby's somewhere who reportedly had a problem taking an order from a customer because the customer was a police officer. Fromthe way I heard it on the local radio this morning the manager told the officer and it went up the chain to the point where some very important person (probably wearing a tie) in some national organization of police is calling for a BAN ON ARBY'S for their lack of respect.

And all I can think is:

[SteelCitySouth]

That kid is a douche bag. That officer is smart for not accepting the food as well.

[GMDino]

(09-03-2015, 09:27 AM)SteelCitySouth Wrote: That kid is a douche bag.  That officer is smart for not accepting the food as well.

Yes and yes.

But...

Why doesn't Arby's do more to stop their employees from not serving the police!?!??!!111!!!!!

#allcustomersmatter

[Donnyho]

I'm just sitting here waiting for Obama to speak out against Arbys...............

(Really, be should. Arbys is gross)

[fredtoast]

Most places give free deals to officers in uniform.

I worked for a private security service for a while. When I stopped to get coffee on my way to work the guy would give it to me for free. I told him I was not a police officer, but he said he didn't care. He was always glad to see any uniform in the store especially at night.

Many years ago when I was a fireman we got 1/2 price at pizza hut and all sorts of other deals when we were in uniform. We had to eat at the station when we were on duty, so I would wear my uniform out some times when I wasn't working just to get the pizza seal.

Finally it is ridiculous to punish all Arby's for one stupid employee at some random store. In fact that kid will probably be working for another fast food place and serve people who are boycotting Arby's.

[jakefromstatefarm]

I'm sure the idiot that did this is probably one in favor of the $15 minimum wage movement.

[Sociopathicsteelerfan]

(09-03-2015, 09:09 AM)GMDino Wrote: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/09/02/arby-apologizes-after-officer-is-denied-service-for-being-cop/


Some minimum wage guy at an Arby's somewhere who reportedly had a problem taking an order from a customer because the customer was a police officer.  Fromthe way I heard it on the local radio this morning the manager told the officer and it went up the chain to the point where some very important person (probably wearing a tie) in some national organization of police is calling for a BAN ON ARBY'S for their lack of respect.

And all I can think is:

Yeah, one person's actions certainly do not justify national news attention.

(09-03-2015, 10:26 AM)jakefromstatefarm Wrote: I'm sure the idiot that did this is probably one in favor of the $15 minimum wage movement.

I'm pretty sure everyone who works at a fast food franchise would be in support of earning $15 an hour.

[Benton]

(09-03-2015, 10:20 AM)fredtoast Wrote: Most places give free deals to officers in uniform.

I worked for a private security service for a while.  When I stopped to get coffee on my way to work the guy would give it to me for free.  I told him I was not a police officer, but he said he didn't care.  He was always glad to see any uniform in the store especially at night.

Many years ago when I was a fireman we got 1/2 price at pizza hut and all sorts of other deals when we were in uniform.  We had to eat at the station when we were on duty, so I would wear my uniform out some times when I wasn't working just to get the pizza seal.

Finally it is ridiculous to punish all Arby's for one stupid employee at some random store.  In fact that kid will probably be working for another fast food place and serve people who are boycotting Arby's.

[GMDino]

(09-03-2015, 10:37 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: Yeah, one person's actions certainly do not justify national news attention.

I would say only when they are breaking the law vs not giving one person their order...that they got anyway only a couple minutes later.

[GMDino]

(09-03-2015, 10:46 AM)Benton Wrote:

[*michaelsean*]

(09-03-2015, 10:46 AM)Benton Wrote:

So there is literally a picture of everything.

[Benton]

(09-03-2015, 11:57 AM)michaelsean Wrote: So there is literally a picture of everything.

Probably. Just look at SCS's sig.

But more importantly, why was Fred trying to get a seal that eats pizza? Lonely? Maybe he wanted to go clubbin?

[fredtoast]

(09-03-2015, 12:01 PM)Benton Wrote: But more importantly, why was Fred trying to get a seal that eats pizza? Lonely? Maybe he wanted to go clubbin?

It's a long story.  I first went to the sea mammal dating site looking to meet some dolphins.  I have this thing for blowholes.  So I never imagined I'd end up with a cute little seal like Shaggy.  We met as part of this three-way hook up with a bottlenose and we just clicked.

He would always get "frisky" when I wore my fireman uniform.  Then we would chill out and eat pizza.

[JustWinBaby]

This burger-flipper-for-life is every bit as ignorant as someone who refuses to serve a black guy.

Imagine the uproar if this had been a gay, black cop refused service!

[*michaelsean*]

(09-03-2015, 12:21 PM)fredtoast Wrote: It's a long story.  I first went to the sea mammal dating site looking to meet some dolphins.  I have this thing for blowholes.  So I never imagined I'd end up with a cute little seal like Shaggy.  We met as part of this three-way hook up with a bottlenose and we just clicked.

He would always get "frisky" when I wore my fireman uniform.  Then we would chill out and eat pizza.

Watch out for the bottlenose.  They aren't gentle with those things.

[BmorePat87]

Do your job.

[Rotobeast]

If the worker were black and stated they were refusing service to a white cop, do you think this would get treated like the refusal to bake the cake for the SSC ?

[fredtoast]

(09-03-2015, 01:57 PM)Rotobeast Wrote: If the worker were black and stated they were refusing service to a white cop, do you think this would get treated like the refusal to bake the cake for the SSC ?

The law is even more clear that race is a protected class.  So you definitely can not refuse service based on race.

[BmorePat87]

(09-03-2015, 01:57 PM)Rotobeast Wrote: If the worker were black and stated they were refusing service to a white cop, do you think this would get treated like the refusal to bake the cake for the SSC ?

As in, treated like victims when told they had to?

[fredtoast]

HIT!