City of North Bend release - NORTH BEND, Ore. — North Bend Police Department officers recently met with residents over coffee as part of a community engagement event designed to encourage conversation outside of emergency situations.  The department hosted a Coffee with a Cop gathering at the Black Anchor Coffee Shop, 3077 Broadway Ave. Police Chief Cal Mitts attended and spoke with patrons, along with several officers who were available for one-on-one conversations.  Officer Martin also brought K9 Athena to the event. The drug detection dog drew a steady stream of visitors, giving residents the chance to meet Athena and learn more about the department’s canine program.  Police said the purpose of Coffee with a Cop is to build relationships and trust through informal, face-to-face discussions, allowing community members to ask questions, share concerns and learn more about police services in a relaxed setting.  Several patrons made donations to support the department’s drug detection canine program. Police thanked those contributors and also expressed appreciation to The Black Anchor for hosting the event and providing free coffee.  The department said it plans to hold similar events in the future and encouraged residents to share ideas for additional community gatherings by contacting Police Chief Mitts.