Johns Creek Police Wants To Have Coffee With Residents

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Officers with the Johns Creek Police Department and residents will come together next week to discuss community issues and build relationships all over a cup of Joe.

The agency on Tuesday, Oct. 20 will host two Coffee with a Cop sessions at Starbucks, which is located at 9700 Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek.

The morning session is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the evening session will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for residents and stakeholders to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in the Johns Creek community.

The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies or emotional situations, which are not always the most effective time to build relationships with residents.

Coffee with a Cop breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction between the community and officers. Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by the United States Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

Local law enforcement agencies are hosting similar events in an attempt to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.

For more information, contact Capt. Chris Byers at (678) 314-8625 or cbyers@johnscreekga.gov.

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