Small talk isn’t usually encouraged between police officers and the public.
But, the Seattle Police Department is trying to change that, with a program that encourages people to invite the cops in for “living room conversations. ”
For most people, seeing a police officer in uniform is intimidating. You don’t usually get up close and personal with a cop unless something bad is happening. Seattle Lieutenant Carmen Best says inviting police in for a living room conversation helps build trust.
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