Kansas City police officer Michael Holsworth said a family birthday lunch at an Olive Garden took an unexpected turn when he was asked to leave because he was wearing his uniform and carrying his department-issued firearm. Holsworth later shared the experience online, sparking widespread criticism, after which Olive Garden apologized and said the incident was a local misunderstanding that did not reflect the company’s values. The chain’s president personally contacted Holsworth, assuring him that police officers are welcome at its restaurants and that the matter would be addressed internally.
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