5/29/14 - Local residents are being invited to have coffee with local law enforcement both tomorrow and again next Friday as a part of a new program to ask questions, bring concerns or just get to know officers. Residents are being given the chance tomorrow to meet Troopers from the Michigan State Police Brighton Post and officers from the Green Oak and Hamburg Township Police Department in an informal space to discuss whatever they wish. The event, which will be held at Panera Bread in the Green Oak Village Mall from 9:30 to 11:30 am, is part of a program aiming to bring officers and their community closer together through something many people enjoy, coffee. It is the first of two planned Coffee with a Cop events, with a second one planned for next Friday, June 6th at 9:30am at the Starbucks on Grand River in Brighton. That will feature officers from the City of Brighton and State Police from the Brighton Post. Officials say the get-togethers provide a unique opportunity to ask questions and learn more about law enforcement across Livingston County. They add that with most contact between officers and community members coming at stressful times or emergencies, it is difficult for relationships to be built. This program hopes to break down those barriers, and allow for one-on-one relaxed interaction. All community members are invited to attend. (JK)
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