Austin, TX (September 10, 2024) |
Join Texas Health Credit Union (THCU) and members of the Austin Police Department on October 2, 2024 from 9 – 10 am for Coffee with a Cop. Stop by THCU’s office at 4800 Grover Avenue, Austin TX 78756 for coffee and conversations with those who serve our community.
Build lasting relationships in an informal, neutral setting in which you may ask questions, discuss community issues and learn more about those patrolling your neighborhood. All community members are invited to attend
Location: Texas Health Credit Union
4800 Grover Avenue
Austin, TX 78756
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Time: 9 am – 10 am
“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our local officers,” said Derrick Brown, President/CEO of Texas Health Credit Union. “These interactions are the foundation of a strong community-police partnership.”
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.
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.