Pizza with a Cop: Building relationships. One slice at a time.
Posted June 09, 2022When: June 23, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Algieri's Pizzeria, 502 Union Ave.
Pizza with a Cop is being launched in 2022 by Chief of Police Mark Minichini from the Belleville Police Department with the objective for his officers to interact more successfully with the citizens they serve each day. Community policing has long been considered a framework for establishing trust between the community and the police. However, over time the character and composition of our communities have changed due to shifting demographics, more commuters, and the introduction of different communication methods such as websites and social media. Pizza with a Cop is being launched to break down the barrier that has been built over the years.
The Belleville Police Department Pizza with a Cop will bring Police Officers and the community members they serve together–over a slice of pizza–to discuss issues and learn more about each other.