However, for some new arrivals it can be a fearful experience, reminding them of corruption or injustice in their homelands.
A new initiative called Coffee with a Cop is trying to overcome old resentments towards police.
Settlement Guide: Building bridges between police and communities
Walio shiriki katika mradi wa 'Coffee with a cop' Source: Picha: SBS/Wolfgang Mueller
Whether its reporting suspicious activity, or being random breath tested, many of us will meet police in our day to day lives.
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