Thousands flip switches for 'Blue Light Week' to honor officers

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - An effort to show support for police officers has taken the country by storm.

Hundreds of thousands of people are joining the first ever "Blue Light Week," which will be held Jan. 1 through Jan. 7.

The campaign was created by a former Virginia policeman who wanted to start something positive for the law enforcement community, and many around The Valley are happy to participate.

Officers are excited about this new campaign, and community members are too. Four Walmarts in the area had nearly every color light bulb in stock, except for blue.

"Blue Light Week" is a national campaign honoring police officers who died in the line of duty, and with the flip of a switch, you can be a part of it.

Bill Davis with the Fraternal Order of Police said he wishes he would have thought of the idea. All you have to do is put in a blue light bulb in your front porch and let it shine.

"Really I don't think we can do enough to honor police officers that paid the ultimate sacrifice and have given their life in the line of duty," said Davis.

It's a simple act hundreds of people are participating in.

Ana Franklin, the Morgan County Sheriff, said it is an honor to see the community show their support of law enforcement and what they stand for.

"That they do appreciate us and that the job that we are doing is worthy of their support and their confidence and their trust," said Franklin.

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Thousands flip switches for 'Blue Light Week' to honor officers