BEDFORD-STUYVESANT (WABC) -- In the aftermath of the tragic loss of two of New York's finest, pain and tension are still gripping many hearts, which is why dozens of officers and supporters from the black, Latino and Asian communities gathered for a vigil on Sunday to encourage peace, healing and understanding.
"We just wanted to come here and show unity and solidarity and show respect to our fallen officers," says Judy Harrison of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.
Harrison believes there are more similarities than differences between police and the communities they serve, and the lines of communication need to be strengthened moving forward.
"We all want the same thing - we all want peace, we all want to be safe, we all want the same job - we want to keep our communities safe," adds Harrison.
Anthony Miranda with the National Latino Officers Association believes more diverse forces need to be heard in the midst of politics being set aside.
"So far we've only heard one voice, and apparently that's not the voice our community needs to hear right now," says Miranda.
Bridging the gap will certainly take some time with police protests continuing in many communities. In New Rochelle, more than a hundred protesters peacefully assembled for a police justice rally at Memorial Plaza.