Lynnwood Police Department
19100 44th Ave. W.
Lynnwood, WA 98036

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lynnwood Police Department 

Coffee with a Cop - October 7th, 2016 – National Coffee with a Cop Day

LYNNWOOD, WA (September 30, 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 begins at 8:30am -10:30am on Friday, October 7th at the Starbucks located at 6208 196th St SW at the Lynnwood Crossroads shopping center. Please contact Lisa Wellington, Crime Prevention Specialist with questions: lwellington@LynnwoodWA.gov.

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.

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.

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.

Crime Prevention Specialist Lisa Wellington
LPD Media
LPDMedia@LynnwoodWa.Gov

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