Members of the Arlington Clergy and Police Partnership gathered today on the front lawn of the Ott Cribbs Public Safety Building to pray for peace, wisdom and encouragement for men and women police officers in Arlington and around the U.S. .

ACAPP President Charles Richardson, a lead organizer of today's vigil, said by standing together in prayer there can be peace.

"There's a lot of negativity in the world and we felt it was time for something positive and that it should start right here in Arlington," Richardson said. "We wanted to come together and ask God to bring peace to our nation."

About a dozen members of ACAPP formed a circle around a diverse group of Arlington police officers, each bowing their heads in prayer, including Police Chief Will Johnson.

"Today, we ask for healing," said Freddie Stark, an ACAPP member. "We ask for wisdom as we remain thankful for the courage and sacrifice that our officers make every day in communities throughout our nation."

The Arlington Clergy and Police Partnership is comprised of about 37 volunteers whose mission is to achieve a safer community through prayer and support during crisis.

Officer Kimberly Fretwell is now accepting applications for a new ACAPP Academy class slated to start in early 2015. Call 817-459-5589 for details.