This video of people hugging Dallas cops has been viewed 25 million times

DALLAS - Hundreds of people packed Thanks-Giving Square Park downtown on Friday for an interfaith service that featured prayer, music and comments from civic and clergy leaders.

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Police Chief David Brown received a thunderous round of applause before speaking. Afterward, many stood in line to shake hands with officers on duty and soon, everyone was hugging.

This Facebook Live video we posted from the scene has logged more than 39 million views.

People are lining up to hug police officers in Dallas
Posted by Jennifer Brett/Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday, July 8, 2016

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