BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS The mission of the COFFEE WITH A COP (CWAC) event is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve. Taking time to meet at neutral locations provides the opportunity for real communications about issues that matter. CWAC events have no program, agenda or issues, only wanting to build community relationships, “one cup at a time”. The CWAC concept began in 2012 by a California police department. The concept was shared with MPD at the second ever training class held for multiple South Alabama law
enforcement agencies in Orange Beach, AL. Officer Gary Owens attended this training session and carried the idea into action for the MPD. Many “Thanks and Thank you” comments are given to the MPD by citizens. UPCOMING CWAC EVENT: On October 20, CWAC will serve Mobilians shopping at the Winn-Dixie Market at Catherine Street and Government Street from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be sweet treats compliments of Winn-Dixie and Store Manager Jeremy McPherson.
CWAC is organized by the MPD Crime Prevention Unit. John Weichman and the CWAC volunteers pose for photos at the Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch - Mobile Public Library held July 29 with Corporal Will Thompson.
STOP THE VIOLENCE COMMUNITY WALK IN BIRDSVILLE F I R S T P R E C I N C T C A P TA I N C H A R L E S B A G S B Y supported the “Stop the Violence” community walk organized by the Moral Vigilantes Pursuing Progress community group. Taking place September 4 in the Birdsville area, the walk brought awareness to the victims of crime and appealed for criminal activity to cease. O N E S H I F T M AG A Z I N E - 1 6
