Several Howell Police officers were humiliated after visiting a Five Guys Burgers and Fries in New Jersey. The Route 9 South site has come under criticism after five uniformed police claim they were mistreated against and chastised for their job.
The policemen came into the eatery for a quick supper and were met with anti-law enforcement comments. When the cops came in the door, a 17-year-old employee behind the counter started shouting “piggies” and “get out the pork,” according to Chief of Police Andrew Kudrick.
Witnesses said that the adolescent proceeded to make nasty remarks while other staff behind the counter chuckled. Following their humiliation, the officials left the establishment without placing their orders.
After learning about the event, restaurant owner Steve Gilmartin acted quickly. Instead of conducting an internal inquiry or protecting the staff, the owner apologized to the cops right afterwards. According to Blue Lives Matter, the individual in issue was quickly dismissed. He stated that he was “startled and ashamed” by his staff’s behavior and that he would speak with Chief Kudrick the following morning.
According to District Manager Courtney Pechillo, the staffer had been there for almost a year but was fired within minutes of the event. She went on to say that the restaurant will never tolerate such conduct from its staff.
Gilmartin stated that before the unpleasant incident, the 17-year-old employee had been an exemplary worker. Although Pechillo feels his statements were made in error, his choice of words was utterly improper.
Chief Kudrick expressed gratitude to the establishment for its prompt response and acknowledged the apologies. To resolve the matter, he met with Gilmartin and had lunch with Pechillo, concluding that the behaviour of one is not a representation of others.
A message from one of the owners of Howell Five Guys. They have truly stepped up to make this horrible situation right…
Posted by Howell Happenings NJ on Friday, 17 January 2020
Kurdrick ended by urging the community to support the eatery. He went on to say that the site demonstrated how to correctly manage such a scenario, which is important because anti-law enforcement attitudes and bigotry are on the rise.
To mend fences, the restaurant organized a community event benefiting the Howell Policemen’s Benevolent Association. The restaurant promised to contribute 100% of the revenues from each purchase to the nonprofit.
The matter looks to have been resolved, and both the restaurant and the police department seem to be in good hands. Perhaps, the experience will teach other staff an important lesson.
