When I first saw the flyer for Skate with a Cop, it caught my attention. I have photographed tons of community events throughout the east coast, but I haven’t heard of an ice skating event with a local police department (an awesome job with creativity Westport PD!). I have heard Coffee with a Cop but this was a new adventure.
When I got to the ice rink at the Longshore the temperature in my car was already in the mid 40’s, there was a steady flowing crowd of children and families who were making their way to the ice rink. As I walked around the rink I could not notice the smiles on the skaters faces, the officers walking around with coffee in hand while enjoying the moment.
Two officers were walking towards me as I was photographing, I
Its the community events like this that make my job here at Finding Westport possible and worth while.
And a quick note to the Westport Police Department, thank you for everything you do.