Orland Park, IL – Residents have a chance to connect with local law enforcement this morning as the Orland Park Police Department hosts its community event, Coffee with a Cop, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Starbucks located at 15858 LaGrange Road.
According to the Orland Park Police Department, the gathering is designed to give community members an informal and comfortable space to meet officers, ask questions, and discuss neighborhood concerns. Guests will also receive a free cup of coffee and small take-home trinkets while supplies last.
The nationwide Coffee with a Cop initiative has grown in popularity across suburban Illinois, offering a more personal approach to community engagement. Wednesday’s event in Orland Park aims to strengthen relationships between officers and residents through simple conversation without the structure of a typical public meeting.
Police officials said events like this help build trust and transparency, giving residents an opportunity to speak openly about issues affecting their neighborhoods—from traffic concerns to local safety updates. Officers attending the event will represent various roles within the department, including patrol and community service teams.
Starbucks staff at the LaGrange Road location are partnering with the department for the morning, preparing space inside the store for residents to sit down and chat with officers while enjoying their complimentary beverage.
Residents of Orland Park, Tinley Park, Palos Heights, and the surrounding southwest suburbs are encouraged to stop by anytime during the 90-minute window. The event is walk-in friendly, and no registration is required.
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