Community
9 August, 2024
Coffee and conversation
LOCAL shoppers had the chance to sit down and chat with local police members during ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this week.
Four members from the Warrnambool station spent time at Gateway Plaza on Tuesday morning chatting with shoppers about their concerns and issues.
According to Senior Sergeant Andrew Raven, the morning gave police the opportunity to not only have a positive visible presence in the plaza, but to also answer any questions and concerns from the public.
“We’re aware there has been some anti-social behaviour in the shopping centre and we’d like to stamp that out; shoppers deserve to feel safe when out and about,” Snr Sgt Raven said.
“This session (Coffee with a Cop) is part of a big focus on our Neighbouring Policing Framework.
“It’s an opportunity for people to voice their concerns and have a chat. A big part of what we do is community policing.”
