A Starbucks in Norwalk drew backlash after serving a sheriff’s deputy coffee with a pig image, deemed offensive by law enforcement.

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy was served coffee with a hand-drawn pig image on the cup at a Norwalk Starbucks on January 11, 2026. The department condemned the image as offensive and demeaning to law enforcement, stating it promotes hostility and undermines community trust. The deputy reported the incident to the store manager, who said an internal review would follow. Sheriff Robert Luna contacted the coffee chain’s corporate security to express formal concern. The specific location and employee involved were not disclosed.