Sea Isle City Police, Community Members Join Together for ‘Coffee with a Cop’

By SNJ Today
Original article HERE

Residents in Sea Isle City got the chance to meet the heroes that help keep their community safe.

On Monday, April 30th, officials with the Sea Isle City Police Department hosted its first Coffee with a Cop event to meet and greet with the residents they serve.

Police officials say the event is a way to bring the community and officers together to help create better communication and build trust.

“[We’re’] just trying to do it in a relaxed environment where their not intimidated or feel like their scared about walking into a police station,” said Chief Thomas Cuquillen, Sea Isle City Police Department. “They can simply come in to where you get a bagel and a cup of coffee and you can talk to police about whatever issues or concerns you may have.”

To find out when the next community policing event is visit the Sea Isle City Police Department’s Facebook page.