Pray to solve crimes, Christian cops urge

MEMBERS of the public have been asked to pray for police officers to help them solve crimes and protect officers from injury on duty.

The Christian Police Association states: 'There is circumstantial evidence to suggest that prayer may help to reduce crime and community tension.'

The call came as the association this week launched a new project called 'CoAct', part-funded by a £10,000 grant from the Home Office, in a bid to improve links between police forces and the church and to improve confidence in the police service.

The 'CoAct' [action in the community] project encourages Christians to work with offenders coming out of prison, set up youth groups to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour, and work as "peacemakers", mediating in communities.