CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign Police Officers took a break from their daily duties to sit down with the community in a more casual setting.
Coffee With a Cop brought officers and some Central Illinois residents to the Champaign Public Library. It was from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday morning. These events are aimed at giving those at home the opportunity to voice their concerns and ask questions in a relaxed environment.
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“Very often, our officers interact with the community on what is someone’s worst day,” said Joe Lamberson with the Champaign Police Department. “Events like this are important because they let people know that their police officers are just members of their community. They are people who happen to wear a uniform and happen to do a job. And it’s a really great opportunity for folks to come together, you know, break bread — or in this case, …