Crime & Safety

Newton Police to Host Cops & Cones Next Thursday

The spinoff of "Coffee With a Cop" has proven to be a hit among police departments.

NEWTON, MA – The Newton Police Department has announced its latest community event - "Cops & Cones," a hot-weather spinoff of the popular "Coffee With a Cop."

The department is offering residents the opportunity to meet with officers for a discussion over their favorite treat at Cabot's Ice Cream and Restaurant.

Attendees will also be able to participate in raffles at the event.

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According to the "Coffee With a Cop" website, the initiative began in Hawthorne, CA in 2011 and has since spread to more than 3,000 communities nationwide. The purpose of the program is to establish a dialogue between police and the communities they serve.

Don't miss your chance to grab an ice cream and have a chat with a Newton officer Thursday, August 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cabot's Ice Cream and Restaurant, 743 Washington St. in Newton.

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