'Coffee With a Cop' Designed to Strengthen Relationships

TROY, MI – The Troy Police Department is hosting “Coffee with a Cop” to strengthen relationships between police and the community.

Residents are invited to join Troy officers for coffee and conversation from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Tim Hortons, 3331 Rochester Road.

Several officers will be on hand to discuss topics of interest with residents in an informal, one-on-one setting. The purpose of the event is to promote positive interaction between police and residents, and give residents the opportunity to meet the people behind the badge.

“We want this to be an event where residents can ask questions, share concerns or just get to know us,” Chief Gary Mayer said in a news release. “As a Department, we value community policing and are continually looking for opportunities to build positive relationships with the people we serve.”

The Troy Police Department expects to host several similar events in the future at different times and locations in the city. Business owners or community organizations interested in hosting such an event can contact Sgt. Meghan Lehman at (248) 619-7263.

There’s no charge for the coffee. Coffee consumption is optional.