If you walked into one Central Louisiana coffee shop on Wednesday morning, you might have mistakenly thought you came across a crime scene. No need for alarm, it was all part of a community meet-and-greet put on by the Alexandria Police Department.
This morning, Gulfport police officers had a chance to chat with locals and enjoy a cup of coffee and a doughnut. Dozens of people crowded into the Starbucks in Gulfport to get an opportunity to mingle with local law enforcement officers. The police department hosts these events as part of the effort to build relationships in the community and with the people they serve.
Braving icy roads, Zionsville residents met with officers from Zionsville Police Department for an informal “Coffee with a Cop” event.
MARYBOROUGH police were out in force at the markets – promoting positive interaction with the community.
One topic of discussion was home security. Champaign resident Lisa Pantaleo shares a tip police offered her about living on a ground floor level.
“This is kind of a broader initiative with our police department to make sure the community knows that we’re there. Not to just protect and serve but to be partners with them. They can tell us about their particular neighborhood and we can try and get our resources to help those individuals,” said Michael Marrero, Odessa City Manager.
In some parts of the country, tensions have been high across the country between law enforcement and the community. Here in the Valley, law enforcement is taking steps to get to know their community.
From questions about the use of deadly force to congratulations on a quick response time, Lake Jackson police gathered at Starbucks on Saturday morning to enjoy coffee and conversation with the public.
Mt. Juliet police officers caught on camera sledding during work hours are actually demonstrating an important part of the job, as the department considers winter weather an opportunity to interact with residents. A Facebook live video taken by Mt. Juliet police Capt. Tyler Chandler of Cpls. James Christensen and Jennings Taylor challenging a local youth to a sled competition Tuesday has been especially popular.
Windsor police officers took questions and heard concerns from dozens of people Thursday during their Coffee With a Cop outreach effort.
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