GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Officers in Gainesville came together for the fourth annual Blessing of the Badges ceremony.

This event brought law enforcement officers together to be recognized and celebrated through prayer.

It is a time to honor their work, ask for protection while on the job, and show appreciation for their service.

Alena Lawson Bennett, the program chair, said, “It shows the community that they are human, that they love God, and that they serve God. They have a different side to them, and that’s why we like doing this. It shows them in a different light.”

The ceremony had prayers and music, bringing many people together to honor those who serve the community.

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