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It is a lewd nickname which stemmed from the days when policemen were given free donuts by coffee shops to be present there. There was sometimes trouble in coffee shops, so it was good to have them around.
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∙ 10y agoCalling officers pigs is meant as a derogatory term, and intended to show disrespect. It is usually used by people that tend to have "run ins" or brushes with the law on a higher than average basis, or live a lifestyle that enforcement of laws could cause issues.
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