We're participating in the national "Coffee with a Cop" initiative program! Join us for a cup of coffee at the American Legion, Tuesday's!
In an effort to continue our working, community driven relationship with the residents and businesses of our community, the Whitehall Police Department will be joining the national "Coffee with a Cop" initiative.
A member of the Whitehall Police Department will meet with members of the community weekly on Tuesday's, from Noon to 12:30 PM (activity permitting) at the American Legion meal site, located at 148 Main Street, Whitehall, New York - we will be beginning the program on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. The American Legion meal site organizers were gracious enough to offer the site as a host location to bring together both members of the community and our department. (A big thanks goes out to them from us!)
The "Coffee with a Cop" program provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in our community.
The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community, and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. Coffee with a Cop breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.
“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers,” said Chief Matt Dickinson. “These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.”
Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are being held across the county, as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.
The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at a time.
Address/Location
Whitehall Police Department, NY
57 Skenesborough Dr
Whitehall, NY 12887
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 518-499-1316
Timothy R. Hardy - Deputy to the Chief of Police
Administration
[email protected]
518-499-1316