East Brunswick Hosting 'Coffee With A Cop'

Written and submitted by the East Brunswick Police Department:

Due to the success of the last event, the police department is once again hosting Coffee with a Cop on November 13th at the Seville Diner from 9am to 11am. Program offers opportunity to meet local officers, discuss community issues.

On November 13th, officers from the East Brunswick Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 9:00AM on November 13th at the Seville Diner, 1035 Route 18. The Seville Diner has graciously donated coffee as well as pastries such as Danish and Muffins for the event.

Please contact Lieutenant Kevin F. Zebro with questions at kzebro@ebpd.net or office phone 732-390-6944.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in East Brunswick’s neighborhood.

The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. Coffee with a Cop breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.

“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers,” said Deputy Chief William Krause, Jr. “These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.”

Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are being held across the country as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.

The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at a time.