Last 2016 Coffee with a Cop Planned for Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
Thursday, Nov 03, 2016

Media Release

City of Little Rock Public Relations (501) 371-6801

Victoria Brown (501)918-5358 vbrown@littlerock.gov

Little Rock, AR—On Nov. 5, 2016, officers from Little Rock 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 10 a.m. on November 5, 2016 at Yogurt Mountain, 12319 Chenal Parkway #C, Little Rock, AR 72211. Please contact Victoria Brown with questions: (501)918-5358 or vbrown@littlerock.gov.

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

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 Chief Kenton Buckner. “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 county, 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.