Queensland Police has caused a stir on social media after sharing a picture of one of their officers holding a piglet at a farm.
The force uploaded an image of a female officer holding the piglet with one hand and a feeding bottle in the other.
‘We knew what we were doing when we hit publish,’ the caption read.
The image sparked a divide amongst viewers as some praised Queensland poking fun at the term ‘pig’ as a derogatory slang term for police.
Others branded the caption ‘diabolical’.
One said: ‘You knew what you were doing, but what were you thinking when you hit publish?’
However, another commentator saw the funny side of the post and wrote: ‘Two pigs. They knew what they were doing and they’re having a bit of fun.’
‘I like it. Nothing harmful happening, just a bit of playfulness,’ another agreed.
‘Give the social team a raise,’ someone else commented on the post.
This isn’t the first time Queensland Police has enlisted the help of cute animals for their social media posts.
In March, the force uploaded a picture of a male officer holding a black pug.
‘We support the possession of pugs, not drugs #PawAndOrder,’ the caption read.
Last Christmas, Queensland shared a picture of eight of their officers cuddling adorable golden labrador puppies.
‘Cairns Paw Patrol are on the case this Christmas with 8 cops a cuddling,’ it read.