Purcellville PD hosts cupcake with a cop April 12

The Purcellville Police Department will be hosting Cupcake with a Cop event on Monday, April 12, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sweet Rose Bakeshop located at 201 N. 23^rd Street, Purcellville. Based on the traditional “Coffee with a Cop” events, which encourage community members to engage in conversations with police officers in an informal, neutral space to build and grow relationships, Cupcake with a Cop provides the opportunity for officers and citizens to converse, while also getting to enjoy a delicious sweet treat. 

Residents are invited to join the Purcellville Police Department for a free cupcake, and some friendly conversation. The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine.  A drive through option will also be available for those who want to say a brief hello, and take their cupcake to go.  

The Department will be following CDC guidelines, asking that attendees remember to social distance, and the wearing of masks is encouraged.  A big thank you goes to Sweet Rose Bakeshop for their generous donation of their delicious cupcakes.

“We are looking forward to meeting members of our community in our first socially distanced gathering this year. We have missed the opportunity to build friendships, and are excited to see everyone, even if for a quick hello,” said Chief Cynthia McAlister. 

This program originated from the national Coffee with a Cop initiative supported by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, which aims to break down barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve. 

Coffee with a Cop brings law enforcement officers and the community members together over coffee – or cupcakes – to discuss issues and learn more about each other.   The Purcellville Police Department traditionally hosts Coffee with a Cop events bi-monthly at various times and locations throughout the Town of Purcellville.