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Late Monday night, the New York Police Benevolent Association (PBA) said that at least one officer consumed what they believed to be a “toxic” beverage at Shake Shack.
The PBA is a police union that represents the police officers in New York. On Monday, they said that an officer consumed a beverage they believe contained bleach.
“Several police officers assigned to a protest detail drank beverages with a toxic substance in them at a Manhattan Shake Shack,” reported PIX11 News. “The officers were hospitalized after drinking the beverages from a Shake Shack near Broadway and Fulton on Monday and are expected to recover.”
The news of this incident follows law enforcement officers coming under fire in recent weeks. After the death of George Floyd, officers are being demonized across the country.
Attorney General William Barr told CBS News’ “60 Minutes” that 750 officers have been hurt across the country. As a result, Barr also warned that the rates of people becoming officers has declined.
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In a statement, the PBA President Pat Lynch said the following:
“I am writing to alert you to yet another serious safety issue. This evening, several MOS [member of service] assigned to a protest detail in lower Manhattan took a meal at the Shake Shack location on Broadway and Fulton Street.
“At some point during their meal period, the MOS discovered that a toxic substance, believed to be bleach, had been placed in their beverages. The contamination was not discovered until the MOS had already ingested a portion of their beverages. They are currently at the hospital receiving treatment and are expected to recover.
“All PBA members are advised to carefully inspect any prepared food item they purchase while on duty for possible contamination. Whenever possible, take meals in groups of two or more, and remain vigilant for the duration of the meal period.
“When New York City police officers cannot even take a meal without coming under attack, it is clear that the environment in which we work has deteriorated to a critical level. We cannot afford to let our guard down for even a moment. As always, look out for each other and remember our primary mission: everyone goes home EOT.”
A poisoned milkshake isn’t something even the best plumbers in your city can easily fix.
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