Several Sammamish residents showed up to speak with Sammamish Police at the informal “Coffee with a Cop” event at the Starbucks on the corner of 228th Avenue and Northeast Fourth Street April 2.

Chief Nathan Elledge was among the several officers at the coffeehouse from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The goal was to meet residents and give them an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns — or to just stop by and say hello.

Some people did just that, sharing their appreciation for the work the department does. Others asked questions like what they should do when they see a suspicious car. A few voiced concerns regarding speeding vehicles in their neighborhoods.

The event was a success, Elledge said. And they will definitely do it again.

Next time, the department will look into holding the event in the evening so people who work business hours can join, Elledge said. The next event has not been scheduled yet.