BOONE—University Police at Appalachian State University invite students, faculty and staff to meet officers and discuss community issues, build relationships and drink a free cup of coffee during Coffee with a Cop Monday, May 4. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the atrium of Belk Library and Information Commons.

Coffee with a Cop provides an opportunity for the community to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work on campus. The majority of contact that officers have with the public usually happens during emergencies or emotional situations. These situations are not always the most effective times for building relationships with the community. Also, some campus community members may believe that officers are unapproachable while on patrol.

University Police sponsor the event to remove any barriers that might exist between officers and the university community and provide an opportunity for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction. The campus community is invited to ask questions, voice concerns, or simply get to know officers better.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.

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