Coffee with a Cop

Event Date: 
Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 8:00am to 12:00pm

Dobbs Ferry Police Department to host Coffee with a Cop on

October 08 2016

Program offers opportunity to meet local officers, discuss community issues

Dobbs Ferry —On October 08, 2016  officers from Dobbs Ferry Police and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 8:00am on October 08, 2016 at JJ Beans Café 19 Cedar St . Please contact Youth Officer Kamke with questions: Jkamke@Dobbsferrypolice.com.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Dobbs Ferry’ 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 Chief Gelardi. “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.