{"id":1757,"date":"2023-06-22T18:21:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T18:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluewatchfoundation.org\/?p=1757"},"modified":"2023-06-22T18:40:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T18:40:27","slug":"the-blue-watch-report-june-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/de\/2023\/06\/22\/the-blue-watch-report-june-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blue Watch Report &#8211; June 2023"},"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;1_3,2_3&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][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\/2023\/06\/David-Agee.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;David Agee&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][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; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.25em&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Blue Watch Welcomes New Board Member<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>We want to take this opportunity to introduce you to our newest board member, Deputy Chief David Agee, of the Jefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Office. David replaces Jim Cartledge who retired from the Board last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Deputy Chief Agee began his law enforcement career in 1986 with the Alabama Department of Corrections and in 1988, joined the Birmingham Police Department. In 1993, he joined the Sheriff\u2019s Office where he has served for over 25 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Deputy Chief Agee is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and a member of the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span class=\"ql-cursor\"><\/span>Join me in welcoming David to the Board.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _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; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.25em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Blue Watch Welcomes New Board Member<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>We want to take this opportunity to introduce you to our newest board member, Deputy Chief David Agee, of the Jefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Office. David replaces Jim Cartledge who retired from the Board last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Deputy Chief Agee began his law enforcement career in 1986 with the Alabama Department of Corrections and in 1988, joined the Birmingham Police Department. In 1993, he joined the Sheriff\u2019s Office where he has served for over 25 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Deputy Chief Agee is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and a member of the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span class=\"ql-cursor\"><\/span>Join me in welcoming David to the Board.\u00a0<\/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\/2023\/06\/David-Agee.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;David Agee&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][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\/2023\/06\/BPD-patch.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BPD patch&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][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; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.25em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span>Strategic Leadership Series Comes to Birmingham Police Department<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>We&#8217;re excited to announce a partnership with the Birmingham Police Department.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In September, we will bring the Strategic Leadership Series to all department sergeants. This training series focuses on basic leadership principles that anyone in a position of authority needs to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>A special thanks to Chief Thurmond for giving us this opportunity. Be on the lookout in the October newsletter for an after-action report.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|on&#8221; _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_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Law_Enforcement_Torch_Run_logo.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Law_Enforcement_Torch_Run_logo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.25em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span>Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Once again Blue Watch had the pleasure of supporting this year\u2019s Law Enforcement Torch Run. We supplied hundreds of cooling towels to many officers who participated in the run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>A special thanks to all the officers who participated<\/span><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _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; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.25em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span>Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Once again Blue Watch had the pleasure of supporting this year\u2019s Law Enforcement Torch Run. We supplied hundreds of cooling towels to many officers who participated in the run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>A special thanks to all the officers who participated<\/span><span>.\u00a0<\/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\/06\/Law_Enforcement_Torch_Run_logo.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Law_Enforcement_Torch_Run_logo&#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;][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; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.25em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Coming in October &#8211; Live Unconquered<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Live-unconquered1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Live unconquered1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.25em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mark your calendar!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live Unconquered Conference<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, October 11th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Vestavia Hills Civic Center<\/p>\n<p>Featured speakers are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>Adam Davis<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span>former police officer, author of bestselling book\u00a0<\/span><em>\u201cBehind the Badge\u201d<\/em><span>\u00a0and many others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Andy Hughes<\/strong><span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>retired Houston County Sheriff and ALEA Chief of Tactical Operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman<\/strong><span>\u00a0U.S. Army retired, director of Grossman on Truth and one of the nation\u2019s leading trainers for military and law enforcement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Be on the lookout for more details in the weeks ahead.<\/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; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.25em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Order Your Book Today &#8211; No Cost To You<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Blue Watch m\u00f6chte, dass die Beamten einen klaren Verstand und ein ganzes Herz haben. Wir bieten Ressourcen an, von denen wir glauben, dass sie ihnen helfen werden. Derzeit bieten wir die folgenden B\u00fccher an:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i>\"Winning A Gunfight... ethisch, mental und taktisch den Sieg in einer Schie\u00dferei sichern\":\u00a0<\/i><\/b><span>Es geh\u00f6rt viel mehr dazu, eine Schie\u00dferei zu gewinnen, als nur physisch zu \u00fcberleben. Die meisten, die in Schie\u00dfereien verwickelt sind, \u00fcberleben, aber gewinnen vielleicht nicht. Lernen Sie den Unterschied und wie Sie \u00fcberleben und gewinnen k\u00f6nnen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\"Selbstmord ist keine Option\":<\/i><\/b><span> Jedes Jahr nehmen sich 2,5 bis 3 Mal mehr Beamte das Leben, als in Aus\u00fcbung ihrer Pflicht ermordet werden. Trotz der Bem\u00fchungen 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 \u00fcber das Individuum hinausgeht.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Bibelstudium \"Mutig leben\":<\/i><\/b><span> Dieses vierteilige Bibelstudium soll Sie dazu herausfordern, um Ihrer Familie willen mutig zu leben. Basierend auf dem Film \"Courageous\" geht es unter anderem darum, f\u00fcr die eigene Familie zu k\u00e4mpfen, zu sch\u00e4tzen, was am wichtigsten ist, Einfluss auf k\u00fcnftige Generationen zu nehmen und f\u00fcr Christus einzustehen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Um Ihr KOSTENLOSES Buch zu bestellen, besuchen Sie unsere <strong><a title=\"Buch Verschenken\" href=\"http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/de\/book-giveaway\/\">Buch Giveaway Seite<\/a><\/strong> und lassen Sie uns wissen, welches Buch Sie haben m\u00f6chten!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>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. <\/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; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.25em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wir m\u00f6chten von Ihnen h\u00f6ren!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Blue Watch is here to serve the law enforcement community and its families. We want to hear from you because we want to offer services that you need.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span><span class=\"ql-cursor\"><\/span>The people of Alabama support their officers and they stand ready to help.<\/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; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.25em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Engagieren Sie sich<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Es gibt viele M\u00f6glichkeiten, die Mission von Blue Watch zu unterst\u00fctzen:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Beten Sie<\/b><span> - Wir brauchen Gebetskrieger, die regelm\u00e4\u00dfig und bei besonderen Anl\u00e4ssen f\u00fcr uns beten.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ehrenamtliche Mitarbeiterin<\/b><span> - 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 aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spenden Sie<\/b><span> - 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. 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