OFFICERS from Mid North Coast Local Area Command and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee in Kempsey on Thursday, February 23.
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All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 10am at Kempsey Macleay RSL Club. Call Senior Constable Steve Cherry with any questions: 6583-0172, or email cher1ste@police.nsw.gov.au
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the police work in the Kempsey area.
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,” Police Superintendent Paul Fehon said.
“These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.”
Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative and similar events are being held across NSW, as local police commands 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.