‘Coffee with a Cop’ sees good turnout in Midland

It was a good turnout for the Midland Police Department’s “Coffee with a Cop” on Tuesday morning. Tall City residents got a chance to meet MPD’s new police chief, Steve Henry, as well chat with officers.

Gray Real Estate opens its doors to public, police

Coffee is an American staple. Often it’s the currency of conversation — business deals, budding romances and friendly gatherings often happen around a cup of joe. In Ada, it’s quickly becoming a conduit between the community and its police officers.

Coffee with a Cop: Residents meet with Shepherdstown Police Dept.

“I think sometimes, it is totally a perception issue people have about cops,” King said. “There are reasons we have to do the things we do, and if people have questions, we would definitely like to open up a place for them to ask us about why things are done a certain way. I think this is a just a way that people can become more informed and it helps us interact more with the community.”

Police converse with residents at Coffee With A Cop

The residents and officials discussed safety concerns, prompt reporting of suspicious activities in neighborhoods, phone scams, and neighbor-to-neighbor communication. Also mentioned were complaints of repeat offenders who are given short jail sentences only to return to the same streets and neighborhoods where they were arrested.

Cops try and create community relationships over coffee

Local Law Enforcement stopped at the Gifted Bean this morning for coffee with a cop. The program gives the community a chance to chat with police officers over a cup of Joe. There were also activities for the kids like checkers.

Indio Police host “Cocoa with a Cop”

The Indio Police Department is putting a twist on the usual “Coffee with a Cop” hosting “Cocoa with a Cop” Tuesday morning at Dunkin Donuts. Officers said it’s a way of encouraging the family to come out and meet them.

‘Coffee With a Cop’ a local hit

As well as offering free coffee and a friendly chat, officers were on hand to install anti-theft screws to motorists’ number plates free of charge. Mid West-Gascoyne District Superintendent Mike Bell said it was a way of increasing security in the community.