Gwinnett law enforcement feels the love after Dallas shootings

On Friday morning, just hours after five police officers were slain in Dallas, Gwinnett County police Chief Butch Ayers sent an email to his department.

He reminded his officers, among other things, that they "have the overwhelming support of our citizens" — and by the looks of it, he couldn't have been more right.

Over the weekend, several Gwinnett County law enforcement agencies took to social media to share positive interactions with their communities. Below is just a sampling.

Duluth Police Department:

Gwinnett County Police Department:

Every kind gesture, every smile, and every thank you goes a long way from our community. Thank you from GCPD! pic.twitter.com/mRQnunX6aG
— Gwinnett County Police (@GwinnettPd) July 11, 2016

GCPD appreciates the continued support of the community. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/LmjXfz5jBP
— Gwinnett County Police (@GwinnettPd) July 11, 2016

Gwinnett citizens show admiration & love to officers at North Precinct thx you for your support #PrayForDallasPolice pic.twitter.com/lcegwTivzc
— Gwinnett County Police (@GwinnettPd) July 8, 2016

Explore»Read full coverage of the Dallas shootings and their aftermath here.

Norcross Police Department:

Snellville Police Department:

About the Author

Tyler Estep

Before taking over the AJC's morning newsletter, Tyler Estep worked as a reporter covering DeKalb County, its government and its people. A Gwinnett County native and University of Georgia graduate, he has been with the AJC since 2015. He previously covered his home county and served stints on the paper's hyperlocal and breaking news teams.

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