Dartmouth is standing behind its police officers following the recent police shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge. Residents are growing what’s called the Blue Light Campaign, in which locals replace their porch lights with a blue bulb to show support for police.

Dartmouth Police Detective Kyle Costa said the experience has been humbling. “It’s given us an injection of energy that not only we needed, but law enforcement nationwide needed.”

“There’s power in numbers,” said Susan Dubreuil, the Dartmouth resident who first started the campaign. "If we stand with the police department and each other, we'll have a better community."

Dubreuil said she was inspired while walking through Lowe's in Dartmouth with her husband, who is a veteran and former correctional officer. She bought the blue bulbs, switched out her lights on July 15, and posted a photo to Facebook.

Dubreuil then sent a photo to the Dartmouth Police. "I guess they thought it was a wonderful idea," she said, adding that the campaign has really taken off.  "We’d like the Blue Light Campaign to go on.”

“The department as a whole is ecstatic about it,” said Costa.

Dartmouth Police Chief Robert Szala agreed. “It’s another testament to the support we get. Ace Hardware is sold out of blue lights.”

“Some communities are having protests, and here, we’re getting gifts,” said Dartmouth Deputy Chief Brian Levesque.

For renters or those without access to a porch light, Dubreuil suggested using a battery powered light or electric candle.

“We want to thank the community as a whole for supporting us,” Costa said.