Seattle Police Department's North Precinct office, which serves all neighborhoods north of the Ship Canal including Ballard, was the site of two rallies last night.

On one side of the street, police supporters, led by officers' wives, showed their support with signs of encouragements. They ask that Seattle residents support police officers who put their lives on the line every day.

On the other side of the street, a small group of anti-police violence protesters, held signs of "No more police brutality". Promoted by pugetsoundanarchists,org, these protestors came out to rally against the police and their violence.
 'We call on everyone who has lost a loved one, or is outraged by police brutality to be out there to speak the truth," announced the website.

The police supporters were in the majority, showing up nearly 40 people strong, while only five anti-police protestors showed up.

The anti-police violence group sang occasional chants while across the street, police supporters asked cars passing by to "honk to support".

Police on bicycles patrolled the streets but the atmosphere stayed calm and peaceful.

In light of recent bad press, the police supporters go around from precinct to precinct supporting the officers. Protestors show up at these rallies as well, but so far, all rallies have been peaceful.