'Coffee With A Cop Day' Connects Communities With Officers
Many Americans started their weekend a little early Friday with a cup of coffee and a police officer - but it was a good thing.
Police departments across the country celebrated "Coffee with a Cop" day. The meet-and-greet was first introduced in March of 2011 in Hawthorne California and has now spread around the country and is recognized by every law enforcement agency in the U.S.
Chief Moore recruits 'em young! #CoffeeWithACop pic.twitter.com/VrmJvGvqEt
— Hurst PD (@HurstPoliceDept) October 7, 2016
The police are hoping that the gesture of communicating on a personal level with their community will alleviate fear and anxiety that others may have about officers, while helping police better understand their community.
There have been over 100 coffee meet-ups held nationwide.
5th District officers enjoyed coffee with residents this morning at the Corner Bakery Cafe in Germantown as part of #CoffeeWithACop. pic.twitter.com/9eECeFVONR
— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) October 7, 2016
Happening now- #coffeewithacop @Wildflower Bread Co till 9:30! Chat w/ Chief over coffee! pic.twitter.com/y8NzQ5zYxq
— Goodyear Police Dept (@Goodyearpolice) October 7, 2016
To learn more about "Coffee with A Cop" you can visit there website here.
Having some coffee and Dunkin' Donuts with these cuties at #CoffeeWithACop @jamid38 #opd pic.twitter.com/paJYATPHLo via @OPDLtTierney
— Omaha Police Dept. (@OmahaPolice) October 7, 2016
