SPD and SCSO Host Coffee With a Cop to Meet With Community 11-04-19

Posted 10-14-19.

On Monday, November 4, officers from Sevierville Police Department Sevier County Sheriff’s Office and community members will come together in an informal setting to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. Officers will be joined by a special guest, Attorney General Jimmy Dunn.

All community members are invited to attend. From 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., officers will be at McDonalds, 904 Dolly Parton Parkway in Sevierville. Please contact SPD Sergeant Michael Maddron with questions: 865-868-1742, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Sevierville’s neighborhoods. And the coffee will be free of charge!

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

“Our officers look forward to these events and getting to know our residents better,” said Sgt. Maddron. “We want to continue building upon an already excellent community relationship.”

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 held across the county, 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.