10-14-2016, 02:41 AM
And from the same source link above, is comments from the local police department...
Quote:The Pineville Police Department also addressed the incident:
Our Department learned through social media there was an incident at the Alexandria Kroger store where an employee refused service to an off-duty member of the Pineville Police Department on or about September 27, 2016. The officer was off-duty and wearing a T-shirt that was pro-Law Enforcement. The social media post indicated that the cashier noticed the shirt and asked if she was a police officer. The officer acknowledged she was an officer and was then told she could not serve her. The Officer wrote she spoke with a person she believed to be a manager, and when nothing changed, she left the business.
While the Pineville Police Department does not in any way accept the actions of this particular Kroger employee, the refusal of service appears to be personal in nature and not representative of the Kroger organization. The Alexandria Kroger store has historically been a strong supporter of local Law Enforcement.
This afternoon, I was able to speak with Management in the corporate office concerning the actions of the employee. I was assured this was an isolated incident, and that the store was investigating the employee action and would take appropriate personnel action.
It is disappointing that incidents such as these occur in a community that has shown overwhelming support for Police Officers, Firefighters and First responders. We are thankful Kroger has acknowledged the incident, condemned it and are following their procedures for personnel action.