'Coffee With A Cop' Coming Up In Fairfield

News from the Fairfield Police Department:

On Saturday September 12, 2015 officers from the Fairfield Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

This event will focus on the Cordelia Public Service Area, however all community members are invited to attend. Come talk with Chief Allio, Cordelia PSA Commander Lt. Lenke, your Cordelia PSA Officers and Sgt.’s, our Traffic Unit and more!

The event will be from 8am till 10am on Saturday September 12, 2015 at Starbucks - 4470 Central Way. Please contact Crime Prevention Officer Jeremy Profitt with any questions at707-428-7789.

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