Coffee with a Cop

In June of 2013, the Hillsdale Police Department, adopted a new and innovative community outreach program. The program known as "Coffee with a Cop" is a program created to foster greater community relations. The "Coffee with a Cop" program originated out of the Hawthorne Police Department in California and has seen adoption across the country. The core idea of the "Coffee with a Cop" program is that residents can approach and interact with police officer in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Hillsdale Police Officers are on hand and prepared to answer any questions that a resident may have. In addition, Hillsdale Police Officers are prepared to not only research and respond to a problem, but they also have the necessary tools on hand to perform any number of referrals to other local, county or state agencies.  "Coffee with a Cop" is one of many additional community oriented programs that the Hillsdale Police Department undertakes on an annual or bi-annual basis. 

In April of 2026, the Hillsdale Police Department hosted its most recent Coffee with a Cop event at Barista’s Touch in Hillsdale. The event was coordinated by P.O. Bruce and provided residents with an opportunity to meet with officers in a relaxed setting to discuss community concerns, ask questions, and build stronger relationships with the department. Topics of discussion included local quality-of-life issues, traffic concerns, and the growing e-bike issue within the community. The Hillsdale Police Department looks forward to continuing the Coffee with a Cop program and encourages residents to attend future events.