If you’re heading to the grocery store this weekend and you see a few sheriff’s deputies outside, don’t be alarmed.

Rather, you should grab a cup of coffee and join them.

This Saturday the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its first Coffee with a Cop event at Hy-Vee, 3504 Clinton Parkway, Sgt. Kristen Dymacek said in a news release.

The whole idea is to give area residents a chance to have some face time with the county’s men and women of law enforcement, Dymacek said. It’s a good chance for people to “sit down, chat and have a cup of coffee with the deputies,” she said.

The sheriff’s office will also set up a patrol car outside the grocery store so folks can get a closer look at the vehicle, Dymacek said.

I’m not sure if they’ll let you touch any of the buttons or sirens, though. You’ll have to ask politely.

In addition, the character Chase from the animated show “Paw Patrol” will make a special appearance at the store, Dymacek said.

“Coffee (as well as other beverages) and doughnut holes will be available to those who attend the event,” Dymacek said. Plus, Hy-Vee is offering kids a breakfast special at its Market Grille, she said.

Though this is the first Coffee with a Cop event, Dymacek said this won’t be the last. The sheriff’s office would like to have a few of these this year in different locations all over town.

Saturday’s event will run from 8 a.m. to noon, Dymacek said.

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