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Coffee With A Cop Event In Santa Monica

August 25, 2026 · Staff

Photo by Nathan Dumlao.

SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department will be hosting a Coffee with a Cop event on Tuesday, August 25. The event will take place at Pacific Park.

Individuals will get the opportunity to meet local SMPD officers, ask questions and connect with the people who serve their community.

The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 200 Santa Monica Pier, next to the Coffee Bean.

“The Santa Monica Police Department is dedicated to safeguarding our community by improving quality of life and upholding public trust,” the SMPD states on its Facebook page.

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