MPD will be holding our first "Coffee With a Cop" event on Saturday, 20 December 2014 at 11 AM.
What is "Coffee with a Cop" you ask?
It’s a simple concept. Police and community members come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.
In over 175 cities and towns in 36 states, "Coffee with a Cop" has done wonders for community trust, police legitimacy, and partnership building.
Community members come to a local "Coffee with a Cop" for a variety of reasons, but no matter why they are likely to leave with a more positive impression of their local law enforcement agency.
One of the keys to "Coffee with a Cop’s" success is that it removes the physical barriers and crisis situations that routinely define interactions between law enforcement officials and community members. Instead it allows for relaxed, informal one-on-one interactions in a friendly atmosphere. This informal contact increases trust in police officers as individuals which is foundation to building partnerships and engaging in community problem solving.
Birchgrove Baking has been kind enough to provide us with a comfortable venue and a deal on coffee and baked treats for those attending: receive a free coffee drink of your choice with the purchase of a cop-themed pastry!
Birchgrove Baking is located at 279 Elm Street in Montpelier. We look forward to seeing you there!
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