UPDATE: Arby's CEO Paul Brown has apologized to the PPPD via press release. "This isolated incident does not represent Arby's Restaurant Group (ARG) views and Arby's values," he said. "We appreciate all that you do, as well as the hard work and sacrifices of your fellow law enforcement officials in communities across America."

He added that officers in uniform could visit any Arby's in the Dade-Broward metro area on Friday, September 4 to receive a free combo meal of their choice.

The employee accused of denying the officer service has been suspended, and the manager of the Pines Boulevard restaurant has been fired.



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The Pembroke Pines Police Department is up in arms today after one of its officers was denied service at the local Arby's franchise simply because he's a police officer. The unnamed cop reportedly entered the Arby's on Pines Boulevard, perhaps in search of an Angus Three Cheese and Bacon, but was turned away by one or more of the restaurant's employees. Pembroke PD has tweeted a press release documenting the incident:

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The media release regarding a #PPPD officer being denied service at a local Arby's can be found on our site; http://t.co/YwZX0hLSO3 — Pembroke Pines PD (@PPinesPD) September 2, 2015

"I am offended and appalled that an individual within our community would treat a police officer in such

a manner," said PPPD Chief Dan Giustino. "It is unacceptable, and I will be contacting the Arby's CEO to demand an apology."



Ben Mathis-Lilley at Slate points out a number of similarities between this story and the cautionary tale of Officer Farva in Super Troopers. PPPD urges anyone with information to come forward as they investigate why the franchise's employees would so disrespect a sworn officer merely seeking a liter of cola.

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It's not yet clear whether Jon Stewart's Daily Show departure played a role.



[H/T Slate

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