Douglasville Police Thank Public For Gifts, Support

DOUGLASVILLE, GA -- Douglasville Police took to social media on Tuesday to thank members of the public who have stopped by the department lately with goodies and gifts.

Just Tuesday, the department said in a Facebook post, one family stopped by and gave pizza to on-duty officers, while another stopped by with cookies.

"We have had many visitors this past week stop by with treats, cards, and words of encouragement," the post reads. "Our officers have reported people thanking them for serving the community while they are out on patrol or in public. The encouragement and support is greatly appreciated and shows that here in Douglasville 'We Are 1' with our community."

Law-enforcement officers across the country have reported an outpouring of support since Thursday, when five officers policing an otherwise-peaceful protest in Dallas, Texas, were shot and killed.

On Facebook, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office also has reported an "outpouring of support," saying that officers appreciate it.