Too long to explain in much detail but start at square one, calmly walk in and talk to the Manager privately with a view of the dining area, slowly approach the citizens, break the ice, engage them, listen to them, probably agree a lot with them, then in a soft but matter of fact way explain the law to them, and then respectfully ask them to leave.

This was more my speed for bathroom breaks.

If that was the case we would be hearing from hundreds of Officers that were refused the bathroom at that Starbucks location.

What a joke! That is not policing, that is an overpaid security guard.

In general terms, because if the Officer takes that approach she/he has possibly complicated the situation.

In my experience 99.98% of business owners want the Police around and rules that apply to the public don't necessarily apply to the Police.

One could argue the Starbucks employees are "following suit" after watching the Philly PD in action.

A part of me really agrees with you there. In short, I think the Police Sarge being denied is proof that the "Bathroom Policy" is not applied equally by all Starbucks employees.

Did the Chief say what the Sarge did after he was refused? I am wondering if he left without incident, bought something and tinkled, or he staged a sit in?

I haven't read the article but this one makes my spider sense tingle. My gut says if two sophisticated white women walked in to use the restroom nothing would have been said to them.

I would love to hear more. Most of what I have seen, read, etc. says Marijuana is way down the spectrum on negatives as compared to substances like opioids, alcohol, harder drugs, cigarettes/nicotine, etc. Additionally, there are many many positives associated with Marijuana. Medicinal, Psychological, Medical, Sleep, ADHD, Weight Loss (yes loss), Nausea, PTSD, Headaches, Anxiety, and on and on. Finally, and I am going to single you out...

Welcome aboard Sportsboys Congrats Eric!

RIP Mrs. Bush. I am watching a tribute to her right now, everyone is speaking extremely highly about her.

The Coaches Poll has X ranked 4th in Kentucky. Does MaxPreps know something the locals don't?

Here is the KHSBCA.org Coaches Poll for 4-17 1. Pleasure Ridge Park (21) 2. McCracken County (2) 3. Scott County (1) 4. St Xavier (1) 5. Madison Central (1) 6. Trinity 7. Highlands 8. Lexington Catholic

Congrats Steve!