Police, faith leaders come together to support law enforcement

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : "When you look at law enforcement, you can relate it to the Bible," Love said.
60% : After McFarland welcomed and motivated the crowd, area pastors provided speeches connecting their realm with that of law enforcement.
59% : Dozens of local and state police officers joined forces with area churches Saturday to send a message in support of law enforcement and public safety.
58% : The event is one of hundreds to be held across the nation as part of the "Faith & Blue" initiative, designed to bring police, religious groups and communities together to show support for law enforcement.
56% : McFarland believed the event showed a united front for law enforcement and public safety, with many community members wearing blue T-shirts to show their support for their local police department.
55% : McFarland's feelings about the event and its motivation were shared by law enforcement officials in the county and the state.
55% : Even those who didn't get to officially speak had plenty to say about supporting law enforcement through the faith community.
54% : Following the speeches and prayers, law enforcement and faith leaders posed for a photograph in front of The Cross at the Crossroads and their vehicles.
47% : The Rev. Mike Burdick of St. John's Lutheran Church in Effingham said people had a responsibility to pray for safety and for law enforcement in general.
41% : He felt the relationship between the public and police had been distorted in the media to the point that law enforcement was painted as the villain in many cases.

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