The community is invited to attend “Coffee with a Cop” on Friday, Dec. 6 from 8 to 10 a.m., at CFCF Roastery and Café located at 118 Greenwich Ave.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members and officers from the Police Department to come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.
The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community, and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. Coffee with a Cop breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.
“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers,” said Chief James Heavey. “These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.”
Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are being held across the county, as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve. The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community members.
For more information, please contact Kraig Gray at 203-622-3620 or kgray@greenwichct.org
