Coffee With a Cop in Guilford Program Returns

Mark your calendars for the second Coffee with a Cop event on December 2nd, 2014.

Drop in anytime from 6-8 p.m. at the Shoreline Diner located at 345 Boston Post Road in Guilford.

Tammy Defrancesco from Guilford Social Services will be available to talk about fuel assistance and other Social Service Programs they offer.

What is Coffee with a Cop you ask?

“It’s a simple concept. Police and community members come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

In over 175 cities and towns in 36 states, Coffee with a Cop has done wonders for community trust, police legitimacy and partnership building.

Community members come to a local Coffee with a Cop for a variety of reasons, but no matter why they come to their local event, they are likely to leave with a more positive impression of their local law enforcement agency.

One of the keys to Coffee with a Cop’s success is that it removes the physical barriers and crisis situations that routinely define interactions between law enforcement officials and community members. Instead it allows for relaxed, informal one-on-one interactions in a friendly atmosphere.

This informal contact increases trust in police officers as individuals which is foundation to building partnerships and engaging in community problem solving.
So pull up a chair and grab a cup of coffee….”

See more about the program at www.coffeewithacop.com
We look forward to seeing you there!