Alabama Sheriff’s Deputies Denied Service at Phenix City Restaurant

An employee of a Phenix City, AL Taco Bell has been fired after refusing to serve two Lee County Sheriff’s deputies over the weekend.

The deputies went to eat at the fast food chain just after 9 pm on Saturday. The employee told the officers that they don't serve law enforcement. The two deputies initially thought she was joking but were again told the same thing and asked by the employee to leave.

Laura Nedbal, a spokeswoman for Taco Bell told Opelika-Auburn News,

Taco Bell and Tacala, the franchise owner of the Phenix City Taco Bell, in no way endorse this sentiment. We are deeply appreciative of the men and women who have taken the oath to serve and protect our communities.

In the course of the investigation at the Taco Bell in Phenix City, Tacala, the franchise owner of that location, has terminated the employee who refused service to two Lee County Deputies on July 16th. Tacala has contacted the Lee County Sheriff’s Department to apologize directly to the two deputies and assure them of their ongoing support of law enforcement.