Get to Know the Madison Police Department Over a Cup of Coffee

MADISON, NJ — Madison police officers want to get to know you over a cup of coffee at "Coffee with a Cop" at the Waverly Restaurant at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 7.

Coffee with a Cop is a casual, relaxed way for the community to socialize with their police officers and vice versa. Residents can ask questions, voice concerns, or simply chat with police officers over free coffee and snacks.

“All community members are invited to stop by to drink coffee with officers to help strengthen the relationship between the department and the community they serve,” Chief Darren P. Dachisen Sr. said. “This is an opportunity to build trust between law enforcement and the Madison community, while bringing forward issues of concern or just to have conversation.”

Coffee with a Cop is a national program created by Hawthorne Police Department in California that's strived to close the gap between police officers and the community they serve since 2011. Coffee with a Cop has been hosted in all fifty states and has even expanded to Canada, Europe, Africa, and Australia.

"Coffee with a Cop is on a mission to improve trust and build relationships - one cup of coffee at a time," their website states.

For information, contact police Lt. John R. Miscia atmisciaj@rosenet.org or (973) 593-3006.

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