Flowers, candles, flags and messages of support have flooded the perimeter of the Dallas Police Department headquarters days after a sniper killed five officers on the force.
The police force has received an onslaught of community support as the city copes with the aftermath of . The five officers were killed during a peaceful demonstration against police violence in the U.S.
Wow! The outpouring of Love & Support shown to us here at DPD HQ is humbling. Proud to be a Dallas Police Officer!
— Angela Arredondo (@AngelaNordyke)
Two police cars, one from the Dallas Police Department and one from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit authority, were set up as a memorial for the fallen officers. Both cars were nearly covered in bouquets, signs and balloons this weekend.
Two Dallas Police Squad cars have become memorials to the officers killed and injured
— Joy Malbon (@JoyCTV)
Meanwhile, groups of citizens sang outside the station, while others embraced police officers with hugs, handshakes and words of condolences.
A group of people singing the Star Spangled Banner in front of Dallas Police HQ.
— Matthew Reyna (@Bucko_Rodgers)
Boy Scouts thank Dallas police for their service paying their respects at memorial
— Joy Malbon (@JoyCTV)
An interfaith service attended by city leaders and religious leaders drew a massive crowd on Friday. After the prayer service, residents patiently waited in long lines to thank the officers.
Incredible turnout came in support of our officers.
— Dallas Police Depart (@DallasPD)
As well, landmarks across Dallas were lit blue over the weekend to show solidarity with the police force.
The Governor's Mansion is lit blue to honor the police officers killed in Dallas.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX)
We can go dim, or we can shine. I choose the light. -The Ball
— Reunion Tower (@ReunionTower)
Various police departments throughout the U.S. also took to social media to share images that highlight the support they’ve received in recent days from their communities.
We r thankful for a community that supports us & our fallen brothers & sisters. Thank U!
— NYPD 122nd Precinct (@NYPD122Pct)
We continue to get words of support & love from this wonderful community. Thank you, Austin.
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police)
Police Chief Stephens & LPD staff appreciate the love & support from our community. Our thoughts are w/Dallas Police
— Littleton, Colorado (@CityofLittleton)
The Dallas protest was one of many that broke out across the U.S. after the shooting deaths of two African-American men, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, were caught on video. Both men died after being shot by police.