The San Francisco Police Officers Association (POA) revealed on Thursday Reem's, an Arab bakery chain based in California, recently told a uniformed officer they would not be served due to company policy.
"Reem’s confirms that they will not serve anyone armed and in uniform. Presumably, this includes members of the US Military," the POA posted, a picture of the email the group received.
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 that they will not serve anyone armed and in uniform. Presumably, this includes members of the US Military. pic.twitter.com/0cDzEV0D68
— San Francisco POA (@SanFranciscoPOA) August 24, 2023
The POA then made a mock up poster for Reem's to use to tell uniformed officers they are not welcomed there.
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. pic.twitter.com/aITQFLOFG0
— San Francisco POA (@SanFranciscoPOA) August 24, 2023
On its website, one of Reem's core values is listed as social justice:
We have a role to play in providing opportunities to marginalized communities through hiring locally, providing living wages, building leadership in workers and offering our space and resources to those who are working to empower their communities.
San Francisco continues to be plagued by rampant crime due to embolden criminals not facing consequences due to progressive policies.
