The Boston Police Department recently joined the Haitian community in Mattapan to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month. Officers from the Command Staff and other ranks took part in the event, dubbed “Coffee with a Cop,” held at the Haitian Adult Day Center. The Boston Police Department’s official statement highlighted how participants and staff provided a warm welcome, and the morning was filled with “great conversations, singing, and dancing.”
Characterized by an atmosphere of camaraderie, the gathering served as a platform for building relationships between the police force and the Haitian elderly population. The event emphasized the importance of community policing, a sentiment echoed in the department’s release, stating, “Building trust and sharing positive moments with those we serve is crucial to Community Policing.” Having enjoyed the melodies sung by locals, officers didn’t hesitate to join in the dance, perhaps marking the rhythm of a growing relationship between community and law enforcement…