A Starbucks barista reportedly drew a pig on a coffee cup and handed it to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy last week, according to the department. This incident has sparked a debate about respect for law enforcement and the boundaries of artistic expression.
The alleged event took place on January 9th at a Starbucks location in Norwalk, California, a city situated south of downtown Los Angeles.
Law enforcement officials shared the image on social media, stating that the pig drawing is ofen used to show disrespect towards police officers and deemed the act “extremely offensive, inappropriate, and unacceptable.”
The deputy involved explained that he visited the coffee shop during his lengthy