Fairfield Police are hosting

Coffee with a Cop on 24 January 2017

Program offers opportunity to meet local officers, discuss community issues

Fairfield—On 24 January 2017, officers from Fairfield LAC 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 10:00am on 24.01.17 at Michel’s Patisserie Fairfield Forum. Please contact Nathaly Parish with questions:

02 9728 8407, [email protected].

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Police work in Fairfield LAC 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 Det Supt Peter Lennon. “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 NSW, as local police commands 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.