DAYTON -- Police officers across the country will be listening closely to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address.
With all the anti police protests happening, those who protect us daily tell us they're looking for some support from the Commander in Chief.
Violence broke out in Ferguson, Missouri after an officer shot and killed Michael Brown.
Police were called in to control the crowd and tensions rose between the protesters and the men in blue.
"In my career I've never seen it to this level," said Mike Galbraith, President for Dayton's FOP, "It's a little nerve racking."
Galbraith is the president of Dayton's FOP lodge.
And the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police is urging President Barack Obama to address community and police relations on a national level.
"By saying nothing or pre-judging a situation they're inciting that particular group who is upset with the police to begin with," said Galbraith, "Had the President gone to Ferguson or at least reached out in a vocal way, let the system do its job, would have been extremely helpful."
While patience and good will seems cut and dry, some in the community fear, it's just not that easy.
"I think we all should get along, I think everybody is overreacting to stuff," said David Staton.
"That's a good idea but at the same time these officers got to understand that in order to get respect you gotta give respect," said Kathleen Staten.
With 58-thousand attacks on officers last year, Galbraith worries that things could get worse before they get better, and the concern needs to be addressed now rather than later.
"It needs to stop, said Galbraith, "It is a dangerous job. We know it's an inherent risk when we take that job, but we don't have to be attacked."
With all the anti police protests happening, those who protect us daily tell us they're looking for some support from the Commander in Chief.
Violence broke out in Ferguson, Missouri after an officer shot and killed Michael Brown.
Police were called in to control the crowd and tensions rose between the protesters and the men in blue.
"In my career I've never seen it to this level," said Mike Galbraith, President for Dayton's FOP, "It's a little nerve racking."
Galbraith is the president of Dayton's FOP lodge.
And the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police is urging President Barack Obama to address community and police relations on a national level.
"By saying nothing or pre-judging a situation they're inciting that particular group who is upset with the police to begin with," said Galbraith, "Had the President gone to Ferguson or at least reached out in a vocal way, let the system do its job, would have been extremely helpful."
While patience and good will seems cut and dry, some in the community fear, it's just not that easy.
"I think we all should get along, I think everybody is overreacting to stuff," said David Staton.
"That's a good idea but at the same time these officers got to understand that in order to get respect you gotta give respect," said Kathleen Staten.
With 58-thousand attacks on officers last year, Galbraith worries that things could get worse before they get better, and the concern needs to be addressed now rather than later.
"It needs to stop, said Galbraith, "It is a dangerous job. We know it's an inherent risk when we take that job, but we don't have to be attacked."