March 28, 2024

NPD to host Coffee with a Cop June 3

Program offers opportunity to meet officers and discuss community issues

Officers from Newton Police Department will come together with community members June 3 in an informal setting to discuss issues, build relationships and drink coffee.

All citizens are invited to attend. The event begins at 9 a.m. June 3 at Park Centre, Garden room, 500 First St. N. Please contact Lt. Wes Breckenridge with questions at 641-791-0850.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about their law enforcement agency.

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 look forward to having discussions with community members and forging lasting relationships,” Breckenridge said. “These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.”

The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between law enforcement and community members one cup of coffee at a time.