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Omaha woman launches campaign to support police officers

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha woman whose husband is a police officer has started a letter-writing campaign to support members of law enforcement and their families.

Kathleen McCallister tells the Omaha World-Herald that her fear of her husband's safety has increased in the past few months as officers have been attacked nationwide.

McCallister is encouraging residents to write letters during September and send them to Embrace Blue, a group formed under the Fraternal Order of Police Association. Embrace Blue will send the well-wishes across the Omaha Police Department.

People are also able to donate small items that officers will give to children while on patrol in an effort to promote the department's mission of community policing.

More information about the program will be announced at a press conference Wednesday night.

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