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Kingsville Police Department and Community Partners to host Coffee with a Cop on October 3rd and 4th.
Program offers opportunity to meet local officers and discuss community issues.

Kingsville—On October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, officers from the Kingsville Police Department and community members will come together in informal, neutral spaces to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

October 3, 2019 7:00AM – 9:00AM
Blue Ribbon Deli – 1036 S. 14th St.

October 3, 2019 7:00AM – 9:00AM
Lydia’s Restaurant – 817 W. King Ave

October 4, 2019 7:00AM – 9:00AM
Kleberg Bank – 100 E. Kleberg
(Lobby Area)

October 4, 2019 7:00AM – 9:00AM
Kleberg Elementary – 900 N. 6th St.
(Library)

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Kingsville’s neighborhoods.

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 Ricardo Torres, Police Chief. “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.