{"id":1742,"date":"2023-05-12T18:28:52","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluewatchfoundation.org\/?p=1742"},"modified":"2023-05-12T18:37:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:37:23","slug":"the-blue-watch-report-may-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/es\/2023\/05\/12\/the-blue-watch-report-may-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blue Watch Report &#8211; May 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"[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; _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\/05\/Mcjea2.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Mcjea2&#8243; 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;]<h2><strong>April Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Blue Watch had the pleasure of hosting the April meeting of the Metropolitan Criminal Justice Executives Association (MCJEA) at the Homewood Senior Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span class=\"ql-cursor\"><\/span>We were honored to talk about the Blue Watch mission and all that has been accomplished in the past year.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#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;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; 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Jefferson County deputies encountered violent suspects on both April 3 and 20. Both incidents resulted in deputies having to take the life of the suspect.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#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\/05\/OfficerGarrettCrumby.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;OfficerGarrettCrumby&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<p><em>Officer Garrett Crumby<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#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;]<p><span>On March 28, officers from the Huntsville Police Department were ambushed when they responded to a shots fired call. The two responding officers were shot, resulting in the death of Officer Garrett Crumby and critically injuring Officer Albert Morin. Blue Watch extends condolences to the Huntsville Police and Officer Crumby\u2019s family.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#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;2_5&#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\/05\/OfficerAlbertMorin.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;OfficerAlbertMorin&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<p><em>Officer Albert Morin<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#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;]<p><span>We are happy to hear that Officer Morin is home recovering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><span>To show support and to provide needed resources to help officers in the aftermath, Blue Watch sent copies of \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d to each department. \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d arms officers with powerful information to not only help them survive but to win.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#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;3_5&#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;]<p><span>We are happy to hear that Officer Morin is home recovering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><span>To show support and to provide needed resources to help officers in the aftermath, Blue Watch sent copies of \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d to each department. \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d arms officers with powerful information to not only help them survive but to win.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#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\/05\/OfficerAlbertMorin.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;OfficerAlbertMorin&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<p><em>Officer Albert Morin<\/em><\/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;]<h2><strong>Coming in October &#8211; Live Unconquered<\/strong><\/h2>[\/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;]<p><strong>Mark your calendar!\u00a0<\/strong><span>Coming Wednesday, October 11, at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center, the Live Unconquered Conference,\u00a0<\/span><strong>You DO Not Want to Miss this Event.<\/strong><\/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><span>\u201cBehind the Badge\u201d<\/span><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. They will be announced online and in the monthly newsletter.<\/span><\/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;]<h2><strong>Order Your Book Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Blue Watch wants officers to have a clear mind and a whole heart. We offer resources that we believe will help them. Currently we offer the following books:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i>\u201cWinning A Gunfight\u2026securing victory ethically, mentally and tactfully in a gunfight\u201d:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><span>There is much more to winning a gunfight than just physically surviving. Most who are in gunfights survive but may not win. Learn the difference and how you can survive and win.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u201cSuicide Is Not an Option\u201d:<\/i><\/b><span> Each year 2.5-3 times more officers take their own life than are murdered in the line of duty. Despite the efforts of many, the suicide rate amongst law enforcement officers continues to rise. A retired police sergeant and author, Tim Rupp, explores the spiritual aspects and argues there is meaning to life beyond the individual.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u201cCourageous Living Bible Study\u201d:<\/i><\/b><span> This four-session Bible study is designed to challenge you to live courageously for the sake of your family. Based on the movie \u201cCourageous,\u201d session topics include fighting for your family, valuing what matters most, impacting future generations, and standing for Christ.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>To order your FREE book, visit our <strong><a title=\"Sorteo de libros\" href=\"http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/es\/book-giveaway\/\">Book Giveaway page<\/a><\/strong> and let us know which book you would like!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Once you have read the book, please share with us your thoughts, good or bad, and we hope you will pass along the book to a fellow officer. <\/span><\/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;]<h2><strong>We Want to Hear From You!<\/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>[\/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;]<h2><strong>Participa<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>There are many ways to support the Blue Watch mission:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pray<\/b><span> \u2013 we need prayer warriors who will pray for us on an ongoing basis and at special events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Volunteer<\/b><span> \u2013 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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Donar<\/b><span> \u2013 it takes money to make all of this happen. The Lord greatly blessed us in 2020, but to continue our progress will require increased giving. You can give online or by check.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>If any of these are of interest to you, please email us at <\/span><b>info@bluewatchfoundation.org.<\/b><\/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;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;]<h2><strong>Support the Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please prayerfully consider making a financial contribution to Blue Watch. It is through the faithful giving of many across the state that has made all we have done possible, and to continue the mission, will require greater community support.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel led to support, you can donate by visiting our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.donately.com\/bluewatch\/campaign\/blue-watch-donations\/donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Blue Watch Foundation - Donate\">donation page<\/a><\/strong> or by making a check payable to Blue Watch and mailing to 2620 Swiss Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/pages.donately.com\/bluewatch\/campaign\/blue-watch-donations\/donate&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Donate&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/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; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Blue Watch es una organizaci\u00f3n sin \u00e1nimo de lucro 501c(3). 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