{"id":27,"date":"2019-07-31T16:44:09","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T16:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluewatchfoundation.org\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2026-05-14T16:21:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T16:21:18","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/es\/","title":{"rendered":"Inicio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HomePageSlider.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;arrow2&#8243; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;4em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_code admin_label=&#8221;Fullwidth Code&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;0px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;0px&#8221; 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I found BlueWatch several years ago while attending one of their seminars. As a small town police chief and man of God, I found the information and training relevant for what I was dealing with in my life. Since that time I have had the opportunity to expand my knowledge with BlueWatch by hosting classes at my police department as spiritual growth is as important as any aspect of our careers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Keith Gamble&#8221; portrait_url=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/keith-Gamble.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In today\u2019s social and political environment, law enforcement is under attack. Now, more than ever, we need to ensure our heroic law enforcement officers are mentally and spiritually prepared to face the everyday challenges of keeping peace in our communities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Blue watch is a valuable resource for these officers.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Sonia Carrington&#8221; portrait_url=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/carringtons.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Several years ago, Burke Swearingen told me and my husband about his vision of creating an organization that would support first responders, specifically, police officers. We immediately made a\u00a0 donation toward Blue Watch, knowing that many prayers were lifted up to make this affiliation possible. Blue Watch continues to grow its services and provide much needed encouragement for those who put their lives on the line everyday, and establish ways to unite the community and the police force. 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