Redwood City PD Hosting Town Hall Wednesday Night

The following is a news release from the city of Redwood City:

The Redwood City Police Department is pleased to invite the community to join us at one of the many community outreach programs being offered this year. These programs, the Town Hall Meeting series and the “Coffee with the Cops” program, are back by popular demand and are being offered at a variety of venues and times.

There are two Town Hall meetings coming up, including one tomorrow night:

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

7 - 8:30 pm
City Hall, Redwood City
1017 Middlefield Road

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
7 - 8:30 pm
Redwood Shores Library
399 Marine Parkway

The theme for the 2014 Town Hall Meeting series is -

“Enhanced Personal Safety through Heightened Awareness and Prevention”

The members of the Redwood City Police Department recognize that a key component to ensuring public safety is maintaining a strong partnership with the community we serve. Our residents, businesses, and visitors are our eyes and ears in the community, and each plays a vital role in our delivery of exceptional service. Our Town Hall Meeting series this year will focus on presentations and programs designed to increase personal safety through improved public awareness and practical prevention efforts. By partnering with a proactive, well-informed public, we will continue to make strides toward reducing crime, reducing the fear of crime and improving the quality of life for the community we serve.

In addition to Town Hall meetings, the Redwood City Police Department has expanded its popular “Coffee with the Cops” events in 2014. The program is offered in both English and Spanish, and is offered by the police department in an effort to enhance communication with the community.

Upcoming Coffee with the Cops events:

Sunday October 12, 2014

11 am - noon AND 1 - 2 pm
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
300 Fulton Street

Wednesday, November 2, 2014

3 - 4:30 pm
Starbucks Woodside Road
820 Woodside Road

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

5:30 - 7 pm
Starbucks Marsh Manor
955 Marsh Road

“Coffee with the Cops” is an informal event designed to allow citizens the opportunity to ask questions and learn about new programs and efforts the police department is currently focusing on in their neighborhood. During “Coffee with the Cops,” no formal presentation takes place, so citizens are welcome to drop in anytime during the event. Citizens will have the opportunity to meet the officers who are working in their neighborhoods. Officers will be answering questions, passing out crime prevention information, connecting citizens with City services, and helping citizens get connected to the Redwood City Police Department’s Social Media sites.