Organizers invite residents to Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at East Mississippi Lumber Company, 300 Russell Street in Starkville, according to a Facebook post.
The post says attendees can take a few minutes to connect with the officers who serve the community. Organizers emphasize that there will be no speeches and no agendas — just coffee and conversation — and that everyone is welcome.
Coffee with a Cop is a national program that aims to bring law enforcement and residents together in informal settings to build relationships and open lines of communication. Events typically allow people to ask questions, raise concerns and meet officers outside of emergency situations.
Local officials and community leaders say such events can help foster trust and improve public safety through direct, personal interaction. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
