Dakota, give or take the "sorry," I think your girlfriend handled it just fine. Yes, pepper spray would have been nice, but in a situation like that, pepper spray -- or any other weapon --
is a backup. Plan A should always be to avoid or get away from the situation if at all possible. (That goes for anyone, male, female, or other.)
She told him no, and when he persisted, she got herself out of the situation as fast as she could while being aware of what he was doing. Then she made sure she had an escort when she went back to her car.
The police officers should NOT have given her a hard time -- that was way out of line, and very unprofessional.
She did well -- take her out for a nice dinner, and don't discuss it over the meal unless she brings it up.
