Belgrave Police are inviting locals to sit down for a chat over coffee as they launch Coffee with a Cop this July an initiative aimed at strengthening ties between police and the community.
The first event will take place on Tuesday, 22nd July at the Belgrave Bakery from 10am to 12 noon.
“We are inviting the community bring to us their concerns, to better engage with them on safety matters,” said Senior Sergeant Cassandra Forbes, Officer in Charge at Belgrave Police Station.
“It also allows us to let the community know what we are focusing on, at the moment we are honing in on road safety in the area, particularly around older and younger driving age groups,” she said.
The informal gathering is designed to enhance community engagement, build trust, and improve perceptions of public safety in the Belgrave area and surrounds.
Residents are encouraged to come along, ask questions, share concerns, or simply get to know the local officers who serve their community.
“Sometimes the best conversations happen over a cup of coffee,” said a spokesperson for Belgrave Police on the Eye watch Facebook page. .
“This is a great opportunity to connect in a relaxed setting and work together to make our community stronger and safer.”
No speeches, no agenda, just coffee and conversation.
Come have a cuppa at the Belgrave Bakery on 21 July from 10am to 12 noon at 1687 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave.
