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Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr., Senior Pastor/Teacher of one of Atlanta’s largest and fastest growing churches, The House of Hope Atlanta (The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church), designated Sunday, October 25, 2015, as “Law Enforcement Appreciation Sunday” at The House of Hope Atlanta
The House of Hope Atlanta ministry recognized the dedication to and sacrifices of these servants within their communities. Recent highly publicized media reports of officer-involved incidents have resulted in strained relationships globally between law enforcement and citizens. The continued presence of police and peace officers is vital to maintaining safer environments. Through “Law Enforcement Appreciation Sunday,” The House of Hope Atlanta seeks to focus efforts on building positive relationships within it’s immediate communities.
Dr. Smith shared, “We cannot ignore the injustices that are trying to become ‘the new normal’ in our black communities, therefore we have to make it clear to this generation and the generations to come that we can’t paint all police with the same color paint. There is good and bad in every profession. Our goal is to bridge the gaps between law enforcement and our community. While there have been needed protests about police brutality in the U.S. recently, we want to highlight the positive contributions made by police officers in our community.”
source: TheBelleReport.com
