On Friday, May 19 
[614KB], Chief Stephen Monticelli and other officers from the Harrisonburg Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. *Coffee is provided!
The event will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Shenandoah Joe Coffee, 64 S. Mason St. all community members are invited to attend.
Coffee with a Cop will provide a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Harrisonburg’s neighborhoods. The program is part of the department’s expanded outreach to citizens as officers implement HPD’s Community Policing philosophy.
The majority of contacts that law enforcement officers have with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building. Coffee with a Cop will help break down barriers and allow for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.
To that end, the HPD plans a series of Coffee with a Cop sessions in various parts of the city throughout the year.
Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative that aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community.
Past Event Dates:
September 29, 2016 - Dave's Taverna, Port Republic Rd
May 19, 2016 - Greenberry's Coffee Co., 400 S. High St
November 18, 2015 - Mr. J's Bagels and Deli, S. High St.
May 15, 2015 - Fox's Pizza Den, Mt. Clinton Pike
February 19, 2014 - The Artful Dodger
May 12, 2014 - Joe Muggs at the Valley Mall
September 6, 2014 - A Bowl of Good
