{"id":1305,"date":"2022-01-06T14:45:45","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T14:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluewatchfoundation.org\/?p=1305"},"modified":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","slug":"the-blue-watch-report-january-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/de\/2022\/01\/06\/the-blue-watch-report-january-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blue Watch Report &#8211; January 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2021 Year In Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite many challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic, there were many successes! Here is a highlight of all that Blue Watch was able to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Signpost-outside-is-showing-This-Year-and-Next-Year.jpeg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Signpost,Outside,Is,Showing,This,Year,And,Next,Year&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Held a first spouse and family event.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted the \u201cOfficer Mindset Resiliency Conference.\u201d Three sessions were held: two at the Jefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Training Center and one at Harvest Church in Dothan. These events were attended by 90 officers, representing 33 different agencies from across the state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dothan was our first event outside of the Birmingham area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Began a book giveaway program for those in officer-involved shootings. Gave 55 books to 16 departments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presented two law enforcement-specific books, \u201cSuicide is Not an Option\u201d and \u201cWinning a Gunfight\u201d to graduates of the Jefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Academy. There were 35 graduates representing 17 Sheriff\u2019s Offices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19.5% increase in donations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Year Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is what we are planning for 2022:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Present at the Winter Conference of the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide a ministry of presence to officers working security at the World Games 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expansion of the book give-away program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fall Law Enforcement Conference (details TBA).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Presenting at the Jefferson County Sheriff Training Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On December 16, Burke Swearingen had the honor of presenting \u201cSuicide is Not An Option\u201d and \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d to academy graduates. There were 35 graduates representing 17 sheriff\u2019s offices from across the state<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/jcso_academy_2386.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;jcso_academy_2386&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wir m\u00f6chten von Ihnen h\u00f6ren!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Watch ist f\u00fcr die Strafverfolgungsbeh\u00f6rden und ihre Familien da. Wir m\u00f6chten von Ihnen h\u00f6ren, weil wir Ihnen die Dienste anbieten m\u00f6chten, die Sie brauchen. Die Menschen in Alabama unterst\u00fctzen ihre Polizisten und sind bereit zu helfen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Engagieren Sie sich<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Es gibt viele M\u00f6glichkeiten, die Mission von Blue Watch zu unterst\u00fctzen:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Beten Sie<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - Wir brauchen Gebetskrieger, die regelm\u00e4\u00dfig und bei besonderen Anl\u00e4ssen f\u00fcr uns beten.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ehrenamtliche Mitarbeiterin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - wir brauchen Leute, die uns bei der Verwaltung unserer Website, der sozialen Medien und anderen Aspekten des Dienstes helfen. Wenn Sie sich f\u00fcr den Auftrag von Blue Watch interessieren und Ihre F\u00e4higkeiten einbringen k\u00f6nnen, sollten Sie Blue Watch in Betracht ziehen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spenden Sie<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - es braucht Geld, um all dies zu erm\u00f6glichen. Der Herr hat uns im Jahr 2020 sehr gesegnet, aber um unseren Fortschritt fortzusetzen, brauchen wir mehr Spenden. Sie k\u00f6nnen online oder per Scheck spenden.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wenn Sie sich f\u00fcr eines dieser Themen interessieren, senden Sie uns bitte eine E-Mail an <\/span><b>info@bluewatchfoundation.org.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Unterst\u00fctzen Sie die Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitte erw\u00e4gen Sie unter Gebet eine finanzielle Unterst\u00fctzung f\u00fcr Blue Watch. Die treuen Spenden vieler Menschen im ganzen Bundesstaat haben unsere Arbeit erst m\u00f6glich gemacht, und um die Mission fortzusetzen, ist eine gr\u00f6\u00dfere Unterst\u00fctzung durch die Gemeinschaft erforderlich.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel led to support, you can donate by clicking the &#8220;Donate&#8221; button at the top of the page or by making a check payable to Blue Watch and mailing to 2620 Swiss Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Blue Watch ist eine 501c(3) gemeinn\u00fctzige Organisation. 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