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Program offers opportunity to meet local officers, discuss community issues

San Gabriel - On April 19, 2016, officers from the San Gabriel Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral setting to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on April 19, 2016 at KC Donuts located at 838 East Mission Road, San Gabriel, CA 91776. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the work of the police department in San Gabriel’s neighborhoods.

The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies or other emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times to build lasting relationships 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.

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 country, 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. Please contact Lieutenant Brian Kott for any further questions at (626) 308-2835 or [email protected].