WATCH: 3 million views after a cop posted this video asking for prayer

An Arkansas lawman asks Americans to pray for the men and women in law enforcement today.

A four-minute video posted by Benton County Sheriff's Office Lt. Charles Wells has been viewed nearly 3 million times.

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"We can find common ground in America," Wells said. "We can find unity in America... We're going to join hands, spiritually, across this nation. I believe we can make a change, and I hope you'll join me."

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