Wreath Laying Ceremony
At the May 8 Jefferson County Wreath Laying Ceremony, the names of five fallen officers were unveiled on the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Memorial. Those memorialized were Officer Roy Mangum, Sr.; Sgt. Wytasha Carter; Officer Nicholas O’Rear; Sgt. Parnell Guyton; and Officer Randall Smith.
At the ceremony’s conclusion, Blue Watch had the honor to help provide lunch for the families of the fallen. A special thanks goes to Jim Henderson, retired Birmingham Police Department. Much of what happens each year is a direct result of his sacrifice.

Ein Feuergefecht gewinnen
Anytime there is an officer-involved shooting, Blue Watch sends copies of “Winning A Gunfight” to the agency. “Winning A Gunfight,” written by retired San Antonio Police Department sergeant and now ordained pastor Tim Rupp, addresses the emotional and spiritual aspects of gunfights. This is a must read for any officer that has ever been in an officer-involved shooting.
In May, six copies were sent to Dothan Police Department after an officer was shot and the suspect killed when the suspect pulled a gun on officers. Another 10 copies were delivered to the Birmingham Police Department after a May 16 incident when two officers were shot and two others were grazed by bullets while executing a search warrant for the suspect in a double homicide.
If you, or someone you know, has been involved in a gun battle and would like a copy of this book, we will send you one at no charge. Email us at info@bluewatchfoundation.org.

What’s Next?
Mark your calendar for October 5. This will be our fall leadership event, “Don’t Restart… Reset and Reignite, Strategies to Build a Better Career and Personal Life,” at the Pelham Civic Center.
More details will be released in the July newsletter. Registration will open in August.
Wir möchten von Ihnen hören!
Blue Watch is here to serve you – the law enforcement community and your families. We want to hear from you because we want to offer services that you need and want. Email us at info@bluewatchfoundation.org.
The people of Alabama support their officers and they stand ready to help
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- Clicking the “Donate” button at the top of the page.
- Making a check payable to Blue Watch and mail to 2620 Swiss Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226.
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Der Auftrag von Blue Watch besteht darin, Polizisten und ihren Familien zu helfen, die Bedeutung und den Nutzen Gottes in ihrem Leben zu erfahren.