SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A restaurant in California is allegedly causing a stir after refusing service to a police officer who was armed and in uniform. When the information became public, the restaurant management appeared to back the decision, saying they have a ban on guns.
On August 25th, a uniformed San Francisco Police Officer entered Reem’s California restaurant to order food. The officer was promptly told to leave because the business does not allow food service to anyone who is “armed and in uniform.”
When news of the incident reached the San Francisco Police Officers Association, it did not take long for their president, Lt. Tracy McCray, to touch base with the business to ensure the information was accurate.
According to Lt. McCray, the business responded via a spokesperson who confirmed they do not allow any uniformed person inside of the establishment if that officer is armed.
Fox News Digital reportedly received a copy of the email that was sent to Lt. McCray which states, “All officers are welcome to come to our establishment when they are off duty and not armed.”
After the email, a spokesperson for the company posted their rationale on Instagram, saying, “Reem’s has a deep commitment to uplifting social and racial justice in our communities. This includes fostering an environment of safety for our staff and customers.
In a time of increased gun violence – particularly impacting people of color, youth, and queer people – we believe that maintaining a strict policy of prohibiting guns in our restaurant keeps us safer.
“Many members of our community have been impacted by gun violence, whether that be experience on the streets of San Francisco, having come from war or occupation, or having increased fears due to a growing climate of political extremism. All too often, black and brown people and poor people are the victims of this violence.”
The statement, which appears to be issued by a spokesperson from Reem’s, was not well received by Lt. McCray who spoke to Fox News Digital about the incident. “Let’s just put all kidding aside," McCray said. "[The statement is] directed at police officers. Because who do you see visible most of the time? So, just cut out the [expletive], just say what you mean and we can move on.”
Lt. McCray went a step further in the call for the business to “say what” they “mean” with the policy. She requested the business post a sign that is visible to all customers so that all law enforcement, regardless of uniform or duty status, know they will refuse business to them.
The San Francisco Police Officer’s Union also tweeted about the incident on August 24, saying “NO COPS ALLOWED. That’s the confirmed policy of the bakery chain Reem’s. One of our officers was denied service last weekend because he was in uniform. Reem’s confirms they will not serve anyone armed and in uniform. Presumably, this includes members of the US Military.”
The San Francisco Police Officer’s Association tweeted a follow-up post:
"We are not asking Reem’s or any business with a bigoted policy to serve our officers. We’re asking them to own their discriminatory policy & and put up a sign so we know not to spend money in your establishment—on or off duty. We took the liberty of designing one for them.”
Seattle's Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream posted a similar sign in 2020 which was not well received in that area, either. Despite their disdane for the presence of police, the establishment is ironically now suing the City of Seattle for the absense of police during the CHAZ/CHOP incident of 2020.
On August 25th, a uniformed San Francisco Police Officer entered Reem’s California restaurant to order food. The officer was promptly told to leave because the business does not allow food service to anyone who is “armed and in uniform.”
When news of the incident reached the San Francisco Police Officers Association, it did not take long for their president, Lt. Tracy McCray, to touch base with the business to ensure the information was accurate.
According to Lt. McCray, the business responded via a spokesperson who confirmed they do not allow any uniformed person inside of the establishment if that officer is armed.
Fox News Digital reportedly received a copy of the email that was sent to Lt. McCray which states, “All officers are welcome to come to our establishment when they are off duty and not armed.”
After the email, a spokesperson for the company posted their rationale on Instagram, saying, “Reem’s has a deep commitment to uplifting social and racial justice in our communities. This includes fostering an environment of safety for our staff and customers.
In a time of increased gun violence – particularly impacting people of color, youth, and queer people – we believe that maintaining a strict policy of prohibiting guns in our restaurant keeps us safer.
“Many members of our community have been impacted by gun violence, whether that be experience on the streets of San Francisco, having come from war or occupation, or having increased fears due to a growing climate of political extremism. All too often, black and brown people and poor people are the victims of this violence.”
The statement, which appears to be issued by a spokesperson from Reem’s, was not well received by Lt. McCray who spoke to Fox News Digital about the incident. “Let’s just put all kidding aside," McCray said. "[The statement is] directed at police officers. Because who do you see visible most of the time? So, just cut out the [expletive], just say what you mean and we can move on.”
Lt. McCray went a step further in the call for the business to “say what” they “mean” with the policy. She requested the business post a sign that is visible to all customers so that all law enforcement, regardless of uniform or duty status, know they will refuse business to them.
The San Francisco Police Officer’s Union also tweeted about the incident on August 24, saying “NO COPS ALLOWED. That’s the confirmed policy of the bakery chain Reem’s. One of our officers was denied service last weekend because he was in uniform. Reem’s confirms they will not serve anyone armed and in uniform. Presumably, this includes members of the US Military.”
The San Francisco Police Officer’s Association tweeted a follow-up post:
"We are not asking Reem’s or any business with a bigoted policy to serve our officers. We’re asking them to own their discriminatory policy & and put up a sign so we know not to spend money in your establishment—on or off duty. We took the liberty of designing one for them.”
Seattle's Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream posted a similar sign in 2020 which was not well received in that area, either. Despite their disdane for the presence of police, the establishment is ironically now suing the City of Seattle for the absense of police during the CHAZ/CHOP incident of 2020.
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