MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The “Coffee with a Cop” made its local debut in Middletown this past week.

The California Highway Patrol held the event at the Cowpoke Café on Wednesday as part of an effort to increase its outreach to the community.

In addition to several CHP officers, Lake County Sheriff Brian Martin joined the morning event.

A video wrap up of the event can be seen above.

Officer Kory Reynolds said the CHP will host its next “Coffee with a Cop” event on April 21 at Suzie Q's donut shop in Lakeport.

The Clearlake Police Department also will host its own event on March 25 at Main Street Bar & Grill.