What is L.O.V.E.?

‘L.O.V.E. IS THE ANSWER’ IS A WAY OF LIFE

The L.O.V.E. Is The Answer Movement is about putting these four steps into action: LEARN, OPEN, VOLUNTEER & EMPOWER. Our work right not is primarily focused on police-community relations, anti-bias training, corporate diversity & inclusion, and community reconciliation. The L.O.V.E. Is The Answer principles can be applied to virtually every societal ill to make a positive difference and create transformative change. Try out L.O.V.E. in your marriage, your job, your philanthropic interests and anything else you’d like to improve. Join the movement to stay in the loop and participate in transformative experiences with us in the U.S. and around the world!

LEARN about your community and the people within it. For peace officers, that means embracing true community policing, listening to people, getting to know them, serving them and earning their trust. Ministries, make sure there is at least one person from your church serving as a chaplain in your local police department. Learn about the adversity our peace officers face, both in the community and within their own department. Companies, seek out ways to nurture and employ members of your community. Take an active interest in learning about the specific needs of the community.

OPEN your heart to the humanity in the community. After you take the time to learn, let that knowledge enter your heart. As knowledge seeps into the heart, something magical happens — you start to relate and care on a deeper level. Views and solutions become two-way, not just one-way. Patterns of respect and commitment develop andreal relationships are built. A solutions-oriented film using the most powerful force in the universe: LOVE.

L.O.V.E is the Answer VolunteerVOLUNTEER yourself to be part of the solution. Let yourself go there – into that place that makes you both professional and human. It’s OK, it’s not a weakness. It’s a strength. What I’m talking about is changing the mindset from “us versus them” to “we’re all in this together.” Treat every person you deal with like they are a member of your family and pretty soon, that’s exactly what they will become.

L.O.V.E is the Answer EmpowerEMPOWER others to do the same. As you practice the first three steps, reach out to others in your life to encourage them to do the same thing. When you do this, you’ll start to experience a change in attitudes and a stronger community.