Chief Michael P Murphy
150 Park St.
North Reading, MA 01864
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015
Contact: Sgt. Derek Howe
Phone: 978-357-5064
Email: dhowe@nrpd.org
North Reading Police Dept. to host Coffee with a Cop on October 7th
Program offers opportunity to meet local officers, discuss community issues
North Reading – On October 7, officers from the North Reading Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.
All community members are invited to attend. The event will be from 9 to 10 a.m. on October 7 at Heavn’ly Donuts, 68 Winter St. Please contact Sgt. Derek Howe with questions: (978) 357-5064 or email.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in North Reading’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.
“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers,” said North Reading Police Chief Michael Murphy. “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.