The Kensington Police Department held its first Coffee with a Cop event on February 10, 2026, to help residents and officers connect in a relaxed setting. The meeting took place in Kensington, Prince Edward Island, as part of a new effort to build trust and improve communication between the community and local law enforcement.
Chief Landon Yuill, who was featured in the Town of Kensington news after being appointed in January 2025, led the initiative to move toward more community-focused policing. The Coffee with a Cop program is an international project designed to let people discuss safety issues and neighbourhood priorities without the pressure of filing official reports or dealing with an emergency.
Kensington is a town of about 1,800 people located 15 kilometres northeast of Summerside. As the town grows, the police department is using these informal meetups to stay accessible and transparent for both long-time residents and those in newer areas like the local business park.
According to the Town of Kensington, this event is expected to be the start of ongoing efforts to keep officers involved in daily community life. By meeting on neutral ground, the department hopes to better understand the specific needs of different neighbourhoods while the town continues to expand.
