Rancho Mirage Police Department to Host Coffee with a Cop on October 14, 2015
Rancho Mirage Police Department to Host Coffee with a Cop on October 14, 2015
Written by Trevor Montgomery
On Wednesday, October 14, 2015, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, the Rancho Mirage Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop. The event will be held at Koffi, located at 71380 Highway 111 in the city of Rancho Mirage. Officers from the Rancho MIrage Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All members of the community are invited to attend.
There is no agenda or formal speeches, just casual conversations about your community, with those who serve. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the police department's work in Rancho Mirage'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. These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships. This event provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Rancho Mirage Police Department's work in the community.
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 held across the county, state and country, as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.
This 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.
Source: Riverside County Sheriff's Department
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