Break Down Barriers, Come To Fair Lawn 'Coffee With A Cop'

Come meet with them from 9-11 a.m. at Fisher’s Café, 7-07 Fair Lawn Avenue.

The highly successful program designed at discussing community issues, building relationships – and drinking free coffee.

"No agenda or speeches -- just a chance to ask questions and voice concerns," Police Chief Chief Glen Cauwels said.

The majority of contacts the public has with law enforcement comes during emergencies or emotional situations -- not always the best times for relationship-building, the chief said.

"Coffee With A Cop" is a national initiative supported by the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

It removes any barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one conversation -- "one cup at a time,” Cauwels said.

"The coffee and sweets are free, [and] the conversation is informal and informative," the chief said.

INFO: Sgt. Brian Metzler at (201) 794-5365 or bmetzler@fairlawnpd.com.

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