The female officer involved had reportedly started eating her food when she discovered the hair and dirt. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has confirmed that detectives are investigating the incident. The news outlet states that the officer proceeded to order a “double cheeseburger” and was already eating when she found the hair and dirt.

According to a CPD spokesperson, the sergeant then “entered the restaurant and spoke to an on-scene witness who was dismissive of the victim’s concerns.” An internal email quoted by the news source states that a lieutenant on the scene told police officers the manager of the fast food outlet “gave [the sergeant] attitude” and “would not take her complaint seriously. All the manager would do is offer her a refund.”

The report also notes that the officer “became ill” as a result of the incident and “began to throw up several times.” However, she declined medical attention at the scene.

Source – NewsWeek