As you are undoubtedly aware, the City of Brotherly Love has been plagued by a number of violent incidents in the past few years that have resulted in the death of several members of the Philadelphia Police Department and numerous other officers being injured in the line of duty. At the same time, the incidence rate between the Philadelphia police and members of our community has continued to rise, despite the fact that the overall murder and crime rates in our city has declined since 2008.

We believe that as a community we are in part responsible for the health and safety of the police officers that risk their lives to safeguard both our streets and our families. Our belief is rooted in our faith that the Philadelphia Police Department is committed to their own mission statement: To Protect and Serve – something that is not often captured by television and other media channels.

LoveLovingLove, Inc. has put its belief into action and commenced “Operation Olive Branch,” a commitment to help strengthen the relationship between the community and the Philadelphia Police Department.