OFFICERS from Barwon LAC will be at the Relaxing Cafe on Thursday to discuss local issues, build relationships and enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
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From 10am the community is invited to have ‘coffee with a cop’, ask questions and learn more about policing in Moree for an hour.
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 Barwon Local Area Commander, Superintendent Paul McDonald.
“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.