The FTPD was one of, if not the only department in Central New Jersey to have multiple locations operating at one time.įranklin Township is 47 square miles, with people living in every corner, and due to long work days and time consuming daily commutes, people tend to stick to their part of town. In Franklin, Coffee with a Cop provided the community a unique opportunity to ask members of Franklin Township’s Police Department (FTPD) questions about the department’s work in the community it serves, in a relaxed one-on-one environment. Similar events were held across the country as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve. If they missed this opportunity they won’t have to wait for an entire year to participate.”Ĭoffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

It will be a constant effort because a lot of times people will be a little hesitant going to the first event not knowing what it is really about, but hopefully, it will catch on. “We will sporadically advertise events throughout the community, some will be up north some south sometimes we will hit more than one location. “We will be trying to do this monthly, it won’t be as widespread every month, but we will be tapping different locations from month to month,” Sgt. The Franklin Township Police Department hosted its first Coffee with a Cop event for the year, and it is planned to be a monthly event.

Lyons, TAPinto Franklin Township Original article HERE OctoFranklin Township Police Department Hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’ All Over Townīy Malik A.

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