KPD to host Coffee with a Cop Oct. 4, 2017

Communications Director

Kristin Farley
[email protected]
(865) 215-2589

400 Main St., Room 691
Knoxville, TN 37902

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KPD to host Coffee with a Cop Oct. 4, 2017

Posted: 10/03/2017
On October 4, 2017, Knoxville Police Chief David Rausch along with command staff members and officers will come together with community members in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The 2-hour event begins at 7 a.m. on 10/4/17 at Chick-fil-A in Fountain City, 5100 N. Broadway.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in your neighborhood.

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 Chief David Rausch. “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 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.