Starbucks on East River was the location for a recent Coffee with a Cop session. Photo by Richard MacKenzieArticle contentNEW GLASGOW – Local police offer an opportunity for community engagement. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn Oct. 21, the New Glasgow Regional Police hosted Coffee with a Cop at the Starbucks on East River Road. The event is an opportunity for members of the community to come and meet their local police and ask them questions in a relaxed environment.Article contentArticle content“Community engagement needs to be a priority,” said Constable Ken MacDonald of the New Glasgow Police. “It’s a casual atmosphere where we get some feedback from the public. It’s been very successful so far; half a dozen people came and spoke with us. We’re just getting started getting people accustomed to this, and we appreciate this chance to talk.”Article contentArticle contentCoffee with a Cop is an event held across North America, with over 50 states and provinces participating. The New Glasgow Police have been participating for over a year now, visiting many different coffee shops in the process.Article content“We have been asked a wide variety of questions during these sessions,” MacDonald said. “From crime rates to how the drug situation is in New Glasgow, we answer many general questions. We get lots of feedback as well, which we can use strategically to help with combating crime, or even on our regular patrols. Article content“The feedback we’ve received so far has been helpful and positive, showing we are going in the right direction with these.”Article contentThe next session of Coffee with a Cop is expected to take place sometime in November, with a date and time to be announced on Facebook at a later point.Article content
New Glasgow shares a coffee with their local police
