Is it permissible to benefit from the restaurant discount offered to our colleagues in the police force, especially since the employees offer us the discount based on our work? And does the ruling differ if the discount is by a formal agreement between the establishment and the police department in exchange for presenting a special card?

There is no harm in restaurants and similar establishments offering a discount to institutions or organizations due to the large volume of their purchases or the number of their members, as an encouragement to them. However, if the discount is offered because of one's position, not because of the large number of individuals or purchases, such as a discount for police officers or judges, then this is a means to curry favor with the employee and potentially influence them in the future. This falls under the category of prohibited gifts to employees. The jurists have disliked judges and officials directly engaging in buying and selling, fearing favoritism. Therefore, if the discount is due to the large volume of purchases, there is no harm, provided justice and fairness are maintained. But if the discount is due to one's position and affiliation with a government entity, then it is forbidden.