They enjoyed warm brew, but the main draw was good conversation with police.

San Bernardino police Lt. John Echevarria speaks Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, during the Coffee with a Cop event at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in San Bernardino. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)

San Bernardino Police Department officials — including Police Chief Darren Goodman — gathered Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, to chat with residents over cups of coffee.

The Coffee with a Cop event was sponsored by the Northwest Project Area Committee and hosted by St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in San Bernardino.

San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran also attended the session, which included updates from police and the chance to ask questions.

The committee is a liaison between residents of San Bernardino’s 6th Ward and

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