Mainland Local 77
provides great service
When law enforcement officers are seen serving members of
the community, they’re fulfilling the duty of their job. But when
officers are seen serving patrons in a franchise restaurant, it’s a
different story.
This was the case when customers arrived at the Red Robin in
Hamilton Township for a bite to eat and were greeted by Main-
land Local 77 officers. On Oct. 21, a group of 15 officers from
Egg Harbor, Hamilton, Mullica and Galloway Township police
departments participated in an annual Red Robin Tip-A-Cop
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event that helps members raise money for the Special Olympics
of New Jersey (SONJ) while providing a different type of civil ser-
vice.
Officers from Local 77 paired up with Special Olympic athletes
to greet customers and guide them to tables while explaining
the purpose of the Tip-A-Cop event. The athletes also showed
off their medals and wore event T-shirts to display their involve-
ment with the SONJ games.
“I love the fact that [the athletes] are so excited to tell people