Talk law enforcement with police over a cup of coffee

The Sarasota Police Department is partnering with McDonald’s to host Coffee with a Cop from 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 18, at the McDonald’s restaurant at 787 Washington Blvd.

Sarasota police officers, residents and visitors can meet in an informal, neutral atmosphere to discuss community issues and build relationships. Coffee with a Cop provides a relaxed atmosphere to interact with officers and learn more about SPD’s  work in the city’s neighborhoods.

Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are being held across the county as local police departments strive to make meaningful connections with the communities they serve.