Conway police host “Coffee with a Cop” event

By WPDE
Original article HERE

Officers with the Conway Police Department spent the day at Rivertown Roasters to have coffee with the community.

The “Coffee with a Cop” event offered neighbors the chance to stop by and have a casual conversation with an officer.

Sergeant Darren Alston says one of the main concerns he heard was the new 25 miles per hour speed limits in certain communities.

He says “Coffee with a Cop” allows officers to interact with neighbors outside of emergency calls.

“It’s a little different setup [than] answering a call at a residence. They come by and chat with us about any concerns that may be going on in the neighborhood or just stop by to get to know an officer,” said Alston.

Next month, the officers will be part of the “Cops on Top” fundraiser and will be at the Chick-Fil-A in Conway on April 12 and 13.