Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza said his “strong beliefs” inspired him to purchase a biblical-focused decal for the back of his department’s patrol vehicles.

“I’ve always had religious belief, and I feel like that’s kept me alive,” he told the Dothan Eagle. “It symbolizes the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.”

The decal, which cost $1.60 each, quotes Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers.”

Valenza showed off the new decal on the sheriff’s office Facebook page, which sparked mixed comments from residents.

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