Westport Police To Participate In National Coffee With A Cop Day

WESTPORT, CT — The Westport Police Department will be participating in National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Aux Delices (44 Church Lane). The Westport Police Department, along with 600 other law enforcement agencies around the country, are taking part in the event.

According to a news release, residents can enjoy coffee and casual conversation with their neighbors and some of Westport’s finest. There are no agendas or speeches, just a chance to get to know the police officers that work in our community.

"These events have been found to be mutually beneficial to police departments and the community,"

Lieutenant Jillian Cabana said in a release. "The benefits for law enforcement departments include strengthened community policing, increased officer-citizen engagement and a developed and strengthened citizen trust. The benefits for the community include a strengthened voice, reinforced understanding of officer duties, increased citizen-officer engagement, increased trust in local officers and enhanced cultural awareness. We welcome you to stop by and have your morning cup of coffee with us."

The department also like extends its sincerest thanks to Aux Delices for hosting the event.

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