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

Come meet the borough's finest from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Maurice M. Pine Public Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Avenue.

The highly successful program is designed for 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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