Jul 7, 2019

Starbucks apologizes after Arizona police officers asked to leave coffee shop

Beverage cups featuring the logo of Starbucks Coffee are seen in the new flagship store on 42nd Street August 5, 2003 in New York City.

Photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images

Starbucks executive vice president Rossann Williams issued an apology Saturday after Tempe Officers Association said 6 Arizona police officers were asked to leave a coffee shop for making a customer feel unsafe. It prompted "#DumpStarbucks" to trend on Twitter.

On behalf of Starbucks, I want to sincerely apologize to you all for the experience that six of your officers had in our store on July 4."
— Starbucks executive vice president Rossann Williams
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