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Thursday, September 18, 2014
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Most contact between law enforcement officers and the public happens during emergencies or emotional situations. While that contact is necessary, it's not the most effective ways for police to build relationships with the community.
Getting together over a cup of coffee and a donut, on the other hand, can foster meaningful communication and make police seem more approachable.
That is the idea behind "Coffee with a Cop," a program instituted by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office in May — and one that's coming back on Sept. 25.
The May 2 event at the Tim Horton's on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Wheatfield was such a success that Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour has decided to offer it again, this time at the Tim Horton's at 5816 Transit Road in Lockport.
The event, sponsored by "A Hand Up Inc.," begins at 9 a.m. with the first 25 community members getting a free donut and small coffee — and everyone getting a chance for one-on-one interaction with deputies from the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office in an informal, neutral space.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Sheriff’s Office’s work.
“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our deputies,” Voutour said. “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 country, as police departments and Sheriff’s Offices 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.
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Getting together over a cup of coffee and a donut, on the other hand, can foster meaningful communication and make police seem more approachable.
That is the idea behind "Coffee with a Cop," a program instituted by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office in May — and one that's coming back on Sept. 25.
The May 2 event at the Tim Horton's on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Wheatfield was such a success that Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour has decided to offer it again, this time at the Tim Horton's at 5816 Transit Road in Lockport.
The event, sponsored by "A Hand Up Inc.," begins at 9 a.m. with the first 25 community members getting a free donut and small coffee — and everyone getting a chance for one-on-one interaction with deputies from the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office in an informal, neutral space.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Sheriff’s Office’s work.
“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our deputies,” Voutour said. “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 country, as police departments and Sheriff’s Offices 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.
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| Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour enjoys a cup of coffee during "Coffee with a Cop" in May. He's bringing the program to Lockport on Sept. 25. (ENP FILE PHOTO BY HEATHER N. GRIMMER) |
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