Coffee has a unique way of bringing people together, whether it enlightens conversation or gets your day started on the right foot.
That's the goal behind a pair of public engagement sessions Coquitlam Mounties will host later this month as a means to strengthen the local detachment's relations with community members.
"Coffee with a Cop" invites interested residents to chat to local cops with questions and topics that matter most to them.
This can range from policing within their jurisdiction — Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra — to citizens' own interest in becoming an RCMP officer themselves.
"This is a great opportunity for members of the community to have organic conversations with police," said spokesperson Cpl. .Alexa Hodgins in a news release, noting the COVID-19 pandemic also postponed the engagement sessions the last two years.
"We are looking forward to having more face-to-face conversations with the community again."
RCMP volunteers and staff who work in the community will be on hand to talk over coffee as well, Hodgins added.
"Coffee with a Cop" is set to take place Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 at the following locations:
Coquitlam
- Coffee and Vanilla (1054 Austin Ave.)
- Oct. 24
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Port Coquitlam
- Cassandra Cake Co. (105-2331 Marpole Ave.)
- Oct. 25
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Those who choose to attend will receive one free drip coffee and a small baked good.
For more information, you can call Coquitlam RCMP's non-emergency line at 604-945-1550.
