Coffee with Cops Brewing in Allendale

July 15, 2015 For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Sergeant Chris Dill, cdill@miottawa.org, 616-895-6295 x 24 Captain Valerie Weiss, vweiss@miottawa.org, 616-738-4622 Suggested Post: Catch @miOttawaCounty Cops having coffee on the job at BIGGBY in Allendale& please join them: July 27, 9-10AM Coffee with Cops Brewing in Allendale Something?s brewing in Allendale: Coffee with Cops. The Ottawa County Sheriff?s Office invites community members to join the area police force at BIGGBY on July 27 from 9-10 am. Coffee with Cops is an informal time where residents can meet their reps from their local law enforcement teams, ask questions and introduce concerns. A freshly brewed cup of coffee will be free, thanks to BIGGBY. ?We are looking forward to the opportunity to have conversations and build relationships with the residents in an informal atmosphere.? said Captain Valerie Weiss. The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community, and some community members may feel that deputies are unapproachable on the street. Coffee with Cops breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed interaction. Access online county services and learn more at miOttawa.org, facebook.com/miottawaor @miOttawaon twitter. # # #