The Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) is hosting its "Coffee with a Cop" events across the city - a community initiative where folks can chat up local law enforcement with no agenda, no speeches, just plain old conversation over some free coffee and treats.
The first of these cozy get-togethers is slated for Tuesday, January 30 from 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and it's going down at Godavari Indian Restaurant, nestled at 566 Prairie Center Drive. A week later, the EPPD is setting up shop at the Eden Prairie Senior Center at 8950 Eden Prairie Road, welcoming early birds from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6. These sessions, sponsored by the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund, promise to be a laid-back affair - where the caffeine's on the house, and the conversation is as free-flowing as the coffee being poured.
And for those who love to mark their calendars in advance, strike through these dates, because more of these informal pow-wows are in the pipeline. The EPPD isn't a one-hit wonder with the java and badge event – it's a regular series brewing across the community. For the curious and the caffeinated, further details on future gatherings will be shared on EPPD's blog and social media accounts.
These events, going beyond the usual patrol car waves and neighborhood watch meetings, open the door for a unique form of civic engagement. They provide a space where citizens can voice concerns, ask questions, or simply get to know the officers who serve their city, all in a casual, pressure-free setting.
