Coffee with a Cop sparks real conversation at Cafe Royce in Penrith

A cuppa, a chat, and a stronger community

Cafe Royce at Panthers Precint was full of friendly conversation as around 50 local residents and Panthers members came together for Coffee with a Cop, a relaxed community catch up with local NSW Police. The event was also attended by Panthers Chairman Peter Graham, reinforcing Panthers’ commitment to creating spaces where locals can connect, speak openly, and feel supported.

A simple idea that opened up genuine dialogue

Rather than a formal meeting, the event created space for everyday conversation. Residents spoke openly about what matters to them and officers took time to listen and respond.
“We had a good time speaking with the residents and of course listened to their concerns,” said Senior Constable Colin Mitchell.

Proudly hosted at Panthers Penrith

Panthers Penrith was proud to help open the door to respectful, face-to-face dialogue between locals and police in a setting that felt comfortable and inclusive.
“We loved hosting Coffee with a Cop at Cafe Royce and it was great to see so many locals come together for a cuppa and a chat. Panthers Penrith is proud to provide a welcoming space where conversations can happen openly, and we really appreciated the opportunity to help strengthen the connection between our community and local police.” said a Panthers Penrith General Manager, Jason Stone.

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