What a Fantastic Week! Last week, Jim Bontrager returned to Birmingham to present “Sun Tzu and The Officer Resiliency Mindset.” This three-day event was attended by over 90 officers representing 33 agencies from across the state. Jim was joined by his long-time...
Coming Again This Month – Sun Tzu and “The Officer Resiliency Mindset” Back by popular demand is Sun Tzu and “The Officer Resiliency Mindset.” We’re anxiously looking forward to the return of Jim Bontrager as he presents on officer mental strength and...
Navigating This World, Strengthening the Foundation at Home On February 28, we held our very first event for officers and their spouses. Anjuli Thompson, a licensed professional counselor and police officer’s wife, did a fantastic job addressing the hazards of stress...
A Message From the Executive Director As we begin 2021, we are continually reminded of the need to be flexible in these very uncertain times. We have to respond strategically to the challenges and opportunities before us, sometimes putting a ‘pause’ on some events and...
The Year Ahead Blue Watch ended 2020 on a good note with strong year-end giving. This places us in a great position financially as we move into the new year. A number of plans are underway, but the ongoing pandemic makes planning difficult. We are constantly...
Merry Christmas From Blue Watch! Blue Watch Gives Back One of Blue Watch’s primary goals through training is to provide officers and their families the tools they need to cope with the stresses of the profession. We also want to support those who make daily sacrifices...
