Coffee With a Cop in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday

The third Coffee With a Cop in the area this summer will be held on Tuesday, July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Starbucks at the South Y Center in South Lake Tahoe.

The community is invited to meet with members of the California Highway Patrol South Lake Tahoe office, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff. Stop by and discuss issues or just meet law enforcement in an informal, neutral location.

Many stopped by Alpine Sierra Coffee recently at a recent Coffee With a Cop event. Everything from traffic rules to general questions and comments were discussed.

On Friday, July 21, 2017, members of CHP and Alpine County Sheriff will meet once again with community members from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on July 21 at Mad Dog Cafe (formerly Woodfords Station).

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the law enforcement’s work in El Dorado County’s neighborhoods.

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 officers are unapproachable on the street. Coffee with a Cop breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.

“We hope community members will welcome the opportunity to ask questions, bring concerns forward, or simply get to know our officers,” said Lt. Terry Lowther. “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.