Local cops shout community a cuppa

By Forbes Advocate
Original article HERE

(Sitting) Dianne Decker, Yvonne Glasson and Wilma Hepburn, (Standing) Neil Hawke, Daniel Greef, Lyn Ward and Adrian Mathews.

The NSW Police Force – including officers from the Central West Police District which encompasses Forbes– invited their communities across the state to join them for a coffee.

The event is part of the “Coffee with a Cop” initiative to strengthen relationships and build on community partnerships.

Central West Police District Police hosted the second annual “Coffee with a Cop” event in Forbes at the Bakehouse on Tuesday, May 8.

There were a total 89 events held across 58 Police Area Commands and Districts.

Senior Constable Daniel Greef said they had approximately 20 people attend the event, with some questions directed at the re-engineering and police response.

The initiative originated in the United States and was first adopted by Fairfield Local Area Command to foster stronger community engagement and understanding, under a simple concept.