[PapaBear3625]

The lady detective was in plain clothes, with her pistol visible, and some other patrons became alarmed. The place had a sign that only UNIFORMED officers could have weapons in the restaurant.

If she and the other detectives could have had the common sense to have their pistols concealed, there would not have been an issue.

[cidrasm]

The lady detective was in plain clothes, with her pistol visible, and some other patrons became alarmed. The place had a sign that only UNIFORMED officers could have weapons in the restaurant.

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According to the story, that fact (sign on door) is in dispute:
“Sax said there was no sign posted on the door of the restaurant stating police officers must be in uniform if they have a weapon.”

[COBOL2Java]

The lady detective was in plain clothes, with her pistol visible, and some other patrons became alarmed. The place had a sign that only UNIFORMED officers could have weapons in the restaurant.

If she and the other detectives could have had the common sense to have their pistols concealed, there would not have been an issue.

"At the time of the incident, three of the detectives had their badges clipped on their belt next to their duty weapon, and the other two had their badges hanging from a chain around their neck, all in plain sight, according to Sax. There were also several portable police radios on the table since the detectives were working so they could continue to monitor other police activities."

Want to try that again?

[Melinda in TN]

Not the point. Police should never have to hide their weapons in uniform or out. Neither should any legal individual permit holder. I would like to see all states make open carry legal like TN and some other more reasonable states.

[WildHighlander57]

There wasn’t a sign about it at the entrance.

[JimSp]

You state there was a sign that “only UNIFORMED officers could have weapons in the restaurant”. Where do you get your information?