From The Wiregrass to the Shoals
It all began in Dothan October 3 and ended October 6 in Florence. In four days, we traveled over 300 miles speaking to over 100 officers representing many agencies from across the state. Our guest was Tim Rupp, of Idaho Falls, retired sergeant San Antonio PD, author, speaker and pastor.
On our first day in Dothan, Tim spoke on his book, “Winning A Gunfight.” This informative seminar addressed tactics and techniques that will assist officers on how to win a gunfight tactically, ethically and mentally. Monday’s seminar was attended by officers from southeast Alabama representing seven agencies.
We would like to thank the Dothan Police Department and Chief Will Benny for allowing us to use the world-class facilities at the Wiregrass Public Safety Center (www.wiregrasspublicsafety.org). Also, a special thanks to the Dothan Police Foundation for providing lunch and to DSI Security for providing each attendee their own copy of the book, “Winning a Gunfight.”
Events like these not only benefit officers, but they also help strengthen the ties of brotherhood and sisterhood between different departments and that is a win for the city as well.
Much gratitude to Sergeant Randall Jones from the Vestavia Hills Police Department for helping organize this event.
Next up was the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Training Center, where Tim spoke in the morning and afternoon sessions on “Winning A Gunfight”. Once again it focused on the emotional, psychological and spiritual impact on an officer involved in a gunfight.
There were attendees from all over North Central Alabama representing over ten departments. Tim did an outstanding job presenting biblical truths through his presentation, and that is always our ultimate goal.
Final stop for the week was Florence where Tim spoke in the morning and afternoon sessions on his book “Suicide is Not an Option.” This is a very sensitive topic but one that must be addressed as each year two and one-half to three times more officers kill themselves than are killed by the bad guys.
A special thanks to Chief Ron Tyler and Lt. Mark Senf of the Florence Police Department for hosting and to Chapel Church for providing the venue. This was our first time in the Shoals area and we are hopeful we can return in the not too distant future.
In closing the evaluations from the week reflected overwhelming approval of the content, and many expressed a desire to have additional training of this type. A special thanks to Andy Hughes and Manuel Zarate for their support and to our sponsors First Guard, LLC and Southern Software. Without you this week would have not been possible.
Be on the lookout for what is coming in 2023.
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a movement focused on generosity. It all started in 2012 with the simple concept of encouraging others to do good. It has now become a global movement. This year Giving Tuesday is November 29, and we encourage you to do two things:
- Express your gratitude to an officer. This can be done by writing a thank you note or saying thank you to an officer you may see that day.
- Make a financial contribution to Blue Watch so we can continue to carry on the mission. This can be done by clicking on the donate button on the Blue Watch website or by mailing a check made making payable to Blue Watch, to 2620 Swiss Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226. Blue Watch is a 501c(3) nonprofit and all donations are tax deductible.
What’s Next
Planning is underway for the year ahead in 2023. In the weeks ahead we will be meeting with key law enforcement leaders and strategic ministry partners from across the state. We want to hear from the officers and their families as to what are their greatest needs and how greatest we can best minister to them.
If you have ideas, suggestions of questions feel free to reach out. You can do so by emailing us at info@bluewatchfoundation.org.
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- "Winning A Gunfight... ethisch, mental und taktisch den Sieg in einer Schießerei sichern": Es gehört viel mehr dazu, eine Schießerei zu gewinnen, als nur physisch zu überleben. Die meisten, die in Schießereien verwickelt sind, überleben, aber gewinnen vielleicht nicht. Lernen Sie den Unterschied und wie Sie überleben und gewinnen können.
- "Selbstmord ist keine Option": Jedes Jahr nehmen sich 2,5 bis 3 Mal mehr Beamte das Leben, als in Ausübung ihrer Pflicht ermordet werden. Trotz der Bemühungen vieler steigt die Selbstmordrate unter Polizeibeamten weiter an. Der pensionierte Polizeisergeant und Autor Tim Rupp erforscht die spirituellen Aspekte und vertritt die Ansicht, dass das Leben einen Sinn hat, der über das Individuum hinausgeht.
- Bibelstudium "Mutig leben": Dieses vierteilige Bibelstudium soll Sie dazu herausfordern, um Ihrer Familie willen mutig zu leben. Basierend auf dem Film "Courageous" geht es unter anderem darum, für die eigene Familie zu kämpfen, zu schätzen, was am wichtigsten ist, Einfluss auf künftige Generationen zu nehmen und für Christus einzustehen.
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Wenn Sie das Buch gelesen haben, teilen Sie uns bitte Ihre Meinung mit, ob gut oder schlecht, und wir hoffen, dass Sie das Buch an einen Kollegen weitergeben werden.
Engagieren Sie sich
Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten, die Mission von Blue Watch zu unterstützen:
- Beten Sie - Wir brauchen Gebetskrieger, die regelmäßig und bei besonderen Anlässen für uns beten.
- Ehrenamtliche Mitarbeiterin – we are in need of people who will help manage our website, social media and other aspects of the ministry. If the mission of Blue Watch is of interest to you and you have a skillset to offer, consider Blue Watch.
- Spenden Sie – it takes money to make all of this to happen. The Lord greatly blessed us in 2022, but to continue our progress will require increased giving. You can give online or by check.
Wenn Sie sich für eines dieser Themen interessieren, senden Sie uns bitte eine E-Mail an info@bluewatchfoundation.org.
Unterstützen Sie die Mission
Bitte erwägen Sie unter Gebet eine finanzielle Unterstützung für Blue Watch. Die treuen Spenden vieler Menschen im ganzen Bundesstaat haben unsere Arbeit erst möglich gemacht, und um die Mission fortzusetzen, ist eine größere Unterstützung durch die Gemeinschaft erforderlich.
Wenn Sie sich zu einer Unterstützung veranlasst fühlen, können Sie spenden, indem Sie unsere Website besuchen und auf die Schaltfläche "Spenden" klicken oder einen Scheck an Blue Watch ausstellen und per Post an 2620 Swiss Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226 senden.
Blue Watch ist eine 501c(3) gemeinnützige Organisation. Alle Spenden sind steuerlich absetzbar.
Der Auftrag von Blue Watch besteht darin, Polizisten und ihren Familien zu helfen, die Bedeutung und den Nutzen Gottes in ihrem Leben zu erfahren.
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