Coffee with a Cop held Nov. 4 in Plemmons Student Union

Posted Oct. 27, 2015 at 4:41 p.m.

BOONE—Appalachian State University students, faculty and staff are invited to meet university police officers to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink a free cup of coffee during Coffee with a Cop Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union.

Coffee with a Cop provides the campus community the opportunity 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 wants to remove any barriers and provide an opportunity for relaxed, one-on-one interactions that are the foundation of community partnerships.

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, cost-effective education. 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.