Across the nation, people are feeling that communities of color are getting a raw deal with law enforcement.

The problem is that both sides are increasingly alienated from each other.

However, in Omaha, Nebraska, that is not the case.

Omaha's Police Department (OPD) and community has worked for years to close that gap and cultivate a positive relationship that has helped curtail violence and crime.

OPD efforts include, but are not limited to: an overhaul of the city's Crimestoppers system, having an active community-based gang intervention program, hosting neighborhood events, offering community training sessions and having weekly meetings between community representatives and police.

OPD has really stepped up.

Whenever there is a community event, police are there not to just watch over, but to participate.

At a recent unity rally to show solidarity with what's occurring nationwide, hundreds of protesters lined the streets chanting "no justice, no peace," while passing drivers and passengers pumped their fists in the air or flashed a peace sign while police officers passed out stickers and blew bubbles.

Following the death of Omaha police officer Kerrie Orozco, a campaign called "Support Blue" was started as a way to support local law enforcement and gave the community a way to grieve together.

Even on the one-year anniversary of Officer Orozco's death, a public art exhibition, "Horses of Honor," went on display.

When comparing Omaha to other cities, I am pleased with what is happening not just in attitude, but actions.

There is more common ground the people of Omaha share with police than difference.

As Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer has said, "When you break down these issues, we're all on the same page. We want proper policing, and we want to reduce violent crime."