Communication is key for law enforcement in traumatic situations. The same goes for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. For those in the Deaf community, communicating with law enforcement can be difficult and overwhelming. Now both groups are working to change that.
Police in La Crosse are taking time to let community members share their concerns. A ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event was Friday at Cowgill Dental in downtown La Crosse.
Making sure that residents are comfortable with the city’s police force was a key focus of the Coffee with a Cop event for Miranov, who said that speaking with the community in a controlled, casual environment can change how communication happens in the future.
“We are proud of the role we have maintained in Crystal Lake over the years, and we are happy to see the community and the local police department enjoying coffee together.”
Several customers at the Tifton Starbucks were surprised when they pulled up to the drive-thru window and were greeted by local law enforcement on Feb. 18.
Palm Beach Police and Elanora Police Beat met with several locals today at the Coffee with a Cop event at Stocklands Burleigh Heads. Local residents asked about traffic matters, number plate thefts, burglaries and crime prevention.
On the third Tuesday of every month, police from North Brisbane attend the Shopping Centre in Taigum for a Coffee With A Cop. This event is a fantastic opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and raise any concerns they have with their local police.
Ashley said: “Other teams are out in Dundee in places such as Lochee and Fintry and basically Coffee-with-a-Cop is to make us more accessible to the people and more approachable. Sometimes people just want a blether which is great too.”
Schererville police officers chose to take their coffee (or tea) with a side of conversation Tuesday morning. Starting at 8 a.m., about a dozen officials, including Schererville police officers, town officials and an officer with Canadian National (CN) Railway, gathered at at Sophia’s Pancake House for Coffee with a Cop.
Community policing often builds trust between people and police. But, communities are constantly changing. Sheriff Gene Scarbrough said law enforcement is not perfect but he wants people to feel comfortable and safe around them.
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