AUBURN — Auburn police officers will be buying the coffee next month as a series of informal meetings with residents continues.

Police are hosting the first of their Coffee with a Cop meetings of 2015 at Tim Hortons at 848 Minot Ave. on Thursday, April 9, from 8 to 10 a.m.

Auburn’s Coffee with a Cop program is part of a national effort. So far, 175 cities in 36 states have hosted similar get-togethers. The department provides free coffee and treats and officers show up to meet with the public and answer questions. 

Auburn’s police hosted four coffee klatches last year. It’s an informal opportunity for residents to meet officers, chat and to get to see them differently.

staylor@sunjournal.com