George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter movement greatly affected the respect and support that police officers across the nation receive.

In addition to this, Science Direct notes the following regarding the security that police officers feel in their current positions:

“A growing body of research has found that, after protests draw public attention to officer-involved killings, police officers become less proactive, pulling back from enforcing the law or other practices aimed at ensuring public safety due to fear of criticism, lawsuits, or low morale.”

We Love Police recognizes the very real struggles that police officers across America are currently facing.

“We Love Police… spotlights the untold GOOD of our police officers… Through various resources, we uplift our police and their families holistically. Story by story, we will elevate the way Americans view our police…”

The avenues that We Love Police utilizes to bring support to police officers and their families include chaplain services, church partnerships that provide local support, and banquets, which include recognition awards. Their free chaplain service is available 24/7 to meet the emotional and mental needs of any police officer at any time during the day or night.

The mental load that police officers are carrying is very heavy and very real. Paul Vallas, in the Chicago Tribune, notes this tragic reality:

“Chicago has tragically lost another police officer to suicide. For the family, friends and colleagues of law enforcement officers, the fear that their loved one or comrade may be injured or killed is excruciating. It is heartbreaking that families and fellow officers must also live with the fear of death by suicide, especially in Chicago.

Officer Malissa Torres is among at least two dozen Chicago officers we have lost to suicide since 2018. The suicide rate among Chicago officers is 60% higher than the national average, the U.S. Department of Justice reported in 2017.

Chicago police officers are physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted. They are suffering. It’s hard to recall a time when law enforcement faced more stress, trauma and public demonization. The men and women of the Chicago Police Department are dealing with conditions comparable to those faced in war zones, yet are somehow expected to serve a 30-plus-year tour.

Officers have been victims of shootings, attempted homicides, vehicular assaults, stabbings and other violent attacks that have left many harmed.”

Police officers deserve our support, and they deserve our respect.

Through the ministry and work of We Love Police, police officers can tangibly feel the support and appreciation that they desperately need.

To learn more about We Love Police, click here.

To apply to become a local church partner, click here.