On April 3rd, Coffee with a Cop brought neighbors and officers from the Coquitlam RCMP together in a warm, neutral setting—our headquarters café—fostering honest dialogue around community safety and shared goals. The event aims to provide a communication platform where residents can sit with officers without formality or scripted speeches
Over two hours, more than 60 residents sat down with members of the local service to discuss priorities like pedestrian crossings, youth programs, and volunteer opportunities, all while enjoying fresh-brewed drinks and house-made pastries. The informal format allowed concerns to be voiced directly and plans for follow-up action to be set immediately.
Attendees noted that the informal setting made it easy to ask tough questions and build rapport—exactly the kind of distraction-free engagement the Coquitlam RCMP’s community policing programs seek to foster.
