Lynnwood PD to Host Coffee With a Cop - Sat. April 2

Lynnwood Police Department to Host Coffee With A Cop
Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 9am-noon
Starbucks - 16809 Hwy 99

Program offers opportunity to meet local officers, discuss community issues

LYNNWOOD, WA (March 25, 2016) - Officers from Lynnwood Police Department and community members will come together in an informal venue to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event runs from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, April 2nd at the Starbucks located at 16809 Hwy 99, Lynnwood. Please contact Lisa Wellington, Crime Prevention Specialist with questions: lwellington@ci.lynnwood.wa.us. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Lynnwood’s neighborhoods.

Sergeant Cole Langdon welcoming coffee drinkers at a previous Coffee With a Cop.

The majority of contact 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 Lynnwood’s Chief of Police, Steven Jensen. “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. 

Contact:

Lisa Wellington, Crime Prevention Specialist
lwellington@ci.lynnwood.wa.us

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